Mission and Overview 

The SFU International Mentorship Program is a student volunteer led program which connects new international students with current SFU students for friendship, support and guidance. This program is designed to:

• Provide transition services and support to new international students

• Promote intercultural understanding and friendship between SFU students of culturally diverse backgrounds

• Provide leadership and mentorship opportunities to SFU students

• Foster a community of future leaders with broad global perspectives

• Further internationalize the SFU community

The SFU International Mentorship Program is dedicated to fostering positive relationships between returning students and new international students by bringing all together to share culturally rich experiences.  The program assists new students to become more culturally aware and helps them adjust to a Canadian way of life, especially before and during the first weeks after arrival.

New international students will be connected with a mentor who can provide them with information, support and guidance, initially via email, and eventually in-person upon arrival in Vancouver. Students arriving in Vancouver for the first time who may not be familiar with the North American lifestyle in general, and Vancouver in particular, would benefit from the program.

Events

The International Mentorship Program works with International Students Advising and Programs to put on exciting events for mentorship participants!

The following three programs are open to all SFU Students and those involved with the Mentorship program are active participants:

• Intercultural Community Program
• Language Circles

Get involved and find out what's happening this month!