Welcome to

ISMP Irvine!

What is ISMP?

International Student Mentorship Program (ISMP) is a nonprofit organization with a network of volunteer mentors and working professionals across the United States and locations in Asia. We provide mentorship to international students helping them navigate through their college and graduate school experience in America.

 

Upcoming Events

For upcoming events, please see our ISMP linktree: https://linktr.ee/uci_ismp

What We Offer

  • Mentorship

    Our mentors are college graduates and working professionals in America who are dedicated to understanding your academic goals and guiding you through life in America

  • Practical Workshops

    Join our workshops where we cover helpful topics such as time management skills, interview prep, resume writing, career advice, finding a job/internship in America, interpersonal skills, and more!

  • English Conversation Dinners

    English Conversation Dinners is a safe space to practice English with our alumni while enjoying great home-cooked meals at American homes!

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Meet the Mentors

  • Kit Ng (Director)

    ISMP Director

    Department Chair
    Associate Professor

    Ph.D. Physiology

  • Connie Ng

    Senior Scientist

    Ph.D. Biochemistry 

    B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

  • Mike Chang

    QA Specialist III

    B.S. Biological Sciences

    Master of Business Administration 

  • Karen Chang

    Training Developer 

    M.Ed. Instructional Technology 

    B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 

  • Kathleen Vincent

    Associate Software Engineer

    B.S. Microbiology 

  • Liz Won

    Analyst

    B.A. East Asian Studies 

Sign up for a mentor!

Adjusting to America as an international student can be difficult. At ISMP, our mentors will help you adjust to America, provide advice on college life in America, practice your English, learn about American culture, and adapt from student life to working professional life. All mentors are working professionals and volunteers. After you sign up, one of our mentors will contact you.  

Sign up for a mentor today!