ISMP at UIUC

is the local chapter of the International Student Mentorship Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, at Champaign-Urbana, IL. Our mission is to mentor international students with their transition to their studies in America through mentorship from alumni and working professionals. 

Past Events

How to use AI in your job search

Monday, February 17
Ikenberry Dining Center

Learn from the industry expert on how to use AI to enhance your job search!

Speaker: Conrad Chu, CTO/Partner @ Headline, B.S. Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences @ University of California, Berkeley

Testimonials

“As an international student, the ISMP mentor program was instrumental throughout my two years of graduate studies, helping me adjust to the local mindset and communication style. Initially, I struggled with interviews because I focused on proving my skills instead of actively listening and connecting with others. I also had a habit of interrupting people, but my mentor advised me to wait three seconds after someone finished speaking to ensure they were done before responding. These insights transformed my communication approach, and as a result, I was able to secure both an internship and a full-time job. ISMP truly helped me navigate and succeed in a new environment.”

-Jolin, MA in Information Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

What We Offer

1-1/Small Group Mentorship

Get personalized help from a local mentor!

Sample topics:

  • Practicing English

  • Career Preparation

  • Cultural Adjustment in America

  • Stress and Time Management

  • Social Interactions and Relationships

  • Anything that helps you!

Meet The Mentors

  • Krista Lee

    Krista Lee

    Associate Veterinarian, Albin Animal Hospital

    BS - Animal Science, University of California, Davis

    DVM - University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Penny Niccolls

    Integrations Specialist @ FloQast

    BA - Cognitive Science, BA - Design
    University of California, Davis

  • Tyler Niccolls

    Marketing Data Analyst @ GDM Seeds

    BA - Economics
    University of California, Davis

  • Joann Pyon

    Career Development Coordinator @ UIUC - Agricultural, Consumer, & Environmental Sciences

    MA - Higher Education Leadership
    University of California, Davis

  • Wilson Li

    Design Engineer @ Litania Sports Group

    MS - Mechanical Engineering
    California State University, Sacramento

  • Amber Li

    Human Resources Representative @ UIUC - Illinois Human Resources Department

    BS - Managerial Economics
    University of California, Davis

  • Stephanie Lee

    Events Coordinator @ UIUC - Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center

    BS - Chemical/Material Science Engineering
    University of California, Davis

  • Jonathan Santos

    Digital Media Producer @ UIUC - Gies College of Business

    BS - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
    University of California, Davis