Become an ICM Mentor
Interested in supporting international students? Join us as a mentor! We're now recruiting mentors for the winter term of 2024/25. If you're keen on becoming an ICM mentor next semester, simply fill out the registration form, and we'll be in touch!
Who can be a mentor?
German and international students from all faculties who are entering their second or higher semester of study can be a mentor.
Benefits for mentors
- Broaden your worldview by learning directly from international students about cultures!
- Make a difference! It feels good to help others, and you’d be surprised to see the impact your kindness can make on someone else’s life.
- Enhance your CV with a certificate! Develop intercultural, interpersonal, and leadership skills - transferable skills employers seek giving you an advantage for future job applications
- The opportunity to take part in additional workshops hosted by ICM to develop your intercultural, communicative and social competences
- The opportunity to take part in inspiring and fun social events
Requirements for mentors
- At least four face-to-face meetings with your mentees within a semester
- Attend the mentor workshop, kick-off event, and closing event.
- Reach out to mentees once a week electronically or by other means (in addition to the required face-to-face meetings)
- Be reliable and on time when meeting with your mentee
- Be open to share your cultural experiences with others
- Complete the final reflection at the end of the semester