What is ISMP?

International Student Mentorship Program (ISMP) is a nonprofit mentorship program with a network of volunteer mentors across the United States and locations in Asia. While our mentors are Christians and incorporate their values into their mentoring, our content is largely non-religious and open to all international students, regardless of their religious or cultural backgrounds. We are committed to help them navigate through their college and graduate school experience in America.

How to Join ISMP

APPLY

Submit application here.

 

ATTEND A MEET & GREET ORIENTATION

After you apply, you will receive an email on the times and dates for a "Meet & Greet" orientation. If you did not get an email with the orientation dates within a week of applying, please contact us.

 

MEET YOUR MENTOR

First two meetings (in person or online) are mandatory to get the mentorship program started.

 

YOU DECIDE

Subsequent meetings can take place on an as-needed basis. You can also decide to meet with your mentor in 1-on-1 or a small group settings (with other students with similar interests or fields of study).

 
 

Personal Mentorship

The International Student Mentorship Program (ISMP) is a 1-on-1 mentorship program where international students will be paired with a college graduate working professional. Our mentors are trained in a variety of topics to help international students adjust to and excel in their life in the US, with a Christian perspective.

What happens after I apply?

After you apply, you will receive an email on the times and dates for a "Meet & Greet" orientation where you will meet your mentor. We will do our best to pair you with mentors from the region you are studying in or in similar fields of study.

What topics are covered during mentorship?

You and your mentor will decide which topics you would like to cover and you’ll meet once a week. Some topics include:

  • Getting into US Colleges

  • Surviving the 1st Week and Month in the US

  • Study Skills

  • Resume/Interview Workshops

  • English Writing

  • Cooking & Healthy Habits

  • Mastering Small Talk With Americans

  • How to Succeed in Grad School

  • … and much more.

New topics are being created every month.

What happens after the initial meetings?

After two mandatory sessions, you and your mentor can decide how frequently you want to continue to meet as new topics of interest or questions arise, or in a small group format with other students with similar interests or fields of study.