Experiences

Take a look below and find out what former participants say about the ICM.

What former mentees say

... and here's what other former mentees say about the ICM program:

"My mentor and me meet once a week and discuss the chapters of our common classes, and it became a very nice tradition. We also often discuss differences in our worldviews that are mostly dependent on our cultural backgrounds" - Mentee from Ukraine
"The program was amazing for me. Getting to know cultures and people is fabulous, over time I like Freiburg more and more and become more proud of being a student in Freiburg University" - Mentee from Egypt, Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources
"I really appreciate this program because it gives international students a comfort and warm way to socialize with other students. I'm happy to be a part of it" - Mentee from Morocco, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

... and here's what other former mentors say about the ICM program:

"I was able to meet new people, establish contacts across cultural boundaries, and give someone else a feeling of belonging in a foreign environment" - Mentor from Germany, Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources
"I wholeheartedly believe that if someone is guiding you through the initial steps of big transitions like moving to another country, then things seem a little less scary" - Mentor from India, Faculty of Engineering
"Everything about the program was well organized and I appreciated helping an international student who newly arrived in Freiburg. Moreover, I got to know a very friendly and open-minded student" - Mentor from Germany, Faculty of Economics

Take a look at our videos in which former participants give insight into their individual mentoring relationships: