International Student Mentoring

The International Student Mentoring program is specifically designed to assist first-year international students in making a smooth transition to university and to Canada. Senior international students who are knowledgeable and trained on campus services will be paired or grouped with first-year international students to guide them through their first year at UOIT.

Benefits of the program:

Receive help, support and encouragement from an experienced student
Meet other international students from all over the world and learn from their experience
Become familiar with Canadian culture and customs
Become familiar with the campus and community services and resources
Learn techniques and "tricks of the trade" not found in textbooks that can help you with your transition
Relieve anxiety associated with leaving home and coming to university for the first time
Make new friends and role models