MentHOS-International
MentHOS-International - Strong without borders!
... Mentoring program for international students at the early stages of their studies
The Mentoring Program MentHOS-International is aimed at international students at the beginning of their studies. It offers comprehensive support in finding your way around campus and organizing your studies. This enables new students to settle in quickly and makes it easier for them to start their studies. Experienced students support new students with specific advice and practical tips.
Objective:
MentHOS-International aims to promote intercultural exchange between students in higher semesters and international students in the early stages of their studies and to support their social integration into university life. Through intensive counseling and support, international students should improve their language skills and find their way around the university. This should contribute significantly to their academic success. The program also offers valuable volunteer opportunities and promotes the development of intercultural, social and communication skills. The work as a mentor can be reimbursed through a tutor contract.
Information for mentees
Why should you take part in the MentHOS- International program?
You are new at the University and want to know new people, find your way around campus and organize your studies properly? Do you need someone, that will make your start at the University easier and can answer your questions? Then find a mentor that can support you...
The mentors are experienced students from the 3rd semester onwards who are interested in intercultural encounters and have already settled in at the university. They can give you tips and advice from their own experience to help you get started and build a network.
Your advantages as a mentee
- Quick acclimatization at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences,
- Support with all questions concerning the organization of your studies,
- Integration into university life,
- Making new friends from Germany and all over the world,
- Active participation in a great university program,
- Development of intercultural, communicative and social skills.
How can I become a mentee?
You can be part of the program if you:
- are enrolled for a full-time degree course at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor?s or Master?s degree),
- are at the beginning of your studies and may have challenges in your studies,
- have time to meet with your mentor at least twice a month,
- are interested in people from other cultures,
- have time for an introductory seminar and leisure activities.
Interested? Then sign up quickly!
Information for mentors
Would you like to accompany international students in a mentoring program during the introductory phase of their studies? Interested in cool, international events and networking at the university? Then become a mentor!
You accompany either alone or in a team of 2 a small group of 3-5 international students, who are starting their studies at the university.
You support the mentees in organizing their studies, show them the campus, give them tips and answer questions about their studies, e.g:
- How do I find my way around the university?
- What are helpful contact points for students?
- How and for what do I use ILIAS and eCampus?
- How, when and where can I talk to professors?
- How, when and where do I register for exams?
- How can I study well? How can I organize my studies well? How do I make a timetable? How does academic work in my subject work?
- Etc.
In order to provide the first-year students good support you will recieve training from the LearningCenter.
Your advantages as a mentor
- Get to know new people and make friends,
- Intercultural exchange
- Developing diversity competence,
- Networking,
- Certificate of participation as proof of social commitment at the university,
- Remuneration via a tutor contract.
How can I become a mentor?
We are looking for students above the 3rd semester ( all faculties of the University and all subjects),
- who have time to meet with their mentees approximately two to three times a month,
- with German as their mother tongue or very good knowledge of German (C1),
- who are interested in getting to know other cultures,
- who have time to take part in a training course for mentors.
Have we piqued your interest? Then get in touch !
Application
The application period for the winter semester 2024/25 runs
- for mentees until 16.03.2025
Click here for the application form
- for mentors until 16.03.2025
Mentors can register by emailing menthos-int@hs-osnabrück.de
If you have any questions, please email us.