Information on the role of Study Abroad Mentor.
Apply to mentor an international student
As a Study Abroad Mentor, you will be matched with a number of international students who are studying at Greenwich for a term or a year. Your role will be to help welcome them to London and to the University of Greenwich, and to be a friendly face during their time studying at the University.
Responsibilities
- Introduce yourself to your assigned mentees by email in advance of their arrival, and at the welcome session during welcome week.
- Participate in welcome events as appropriate
- Be contactable by email and be available to meet in person in the first two weeks of term.
- Meet with your mentee/s (in-person or virtually) a minimum of three times per semester.
Eligibility
- Be studying at the University of Greenwich during the 2024/25 academic year.
- Be available to attend events and meet your mentees throughout the semester.
- Be interested in supporting international students to acclimatize to life in the UK and at Greenwich.
Benefits
- You will have the opportunity to meet students from all around the world and contribute towards ensuring their experience at Greenwich and in the UK is positive and enjoyable.
- You will be able to develop your intercultural communication skills, your cultural awareness, and your presentation skills, which will all look great on your CV.
- This experience can be used to contribute towards the Employability Passport.
Apply
As a Study Abroad Mentor, you will be matched with a number of international students who are studying at Greenwich for a term or a year. Your role will be to help welcome them to London and to the University of Greenwich, and to be a friendly face during their time studying at the University.
Please contact goabroad@gre.ac.uk to enquire.
More information
Contact the Global Mobility Team at goabroad@gre.ac.uk with any questions.