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The Power of Student Mentoring Across Cultures: A Perspective from Plovdiv
By Nikolay Dobrev, Former Chairperson, Association of Pharmacy students, Medical University of Plovdiv Mentoring is often seen as a relationship where knowledge and experience are passed from one person to another. But in a university setting especially one as culturally diverse as the Medical University…
Mentoring in Higher Education: A psychologists’ perspective
I am glad to be contributing to this great project, Bridges by Mentors, by sharing my experience with mentoring programs from the standpoint of a professional psychologist. Being involved in mentoring programs for vulnerable populations has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my…
Bridges by Mentors : Bringing New Intercultural Energy to Local Associations
English Since 2024, Bridges by Mentors has enabled international students from the Université Savoie Mont Blanc to get involved in local life through volunteer missions with associations based in Chambéry, Annecy, and surrounding areas. This European program goes beyond helping students become mentors in their…
Empowering Students through Mentorship and Social Engagement
As the Practicum Coordinator for School Psychology and teacher of the Practicum in Psychology at the University of Nicosia, I have had the privilege of closely observing the transformative journey of our psychology students through their participation in the Bridges by Mentors programme. Over the…
Mentoring Builds Connection and Confidence
I’m Hannah Wolf, a systemic coach, certified diversity trainer, and university lecturer in personal development. In my work, I support people and teams in finding clarity, growing together, and navigating change with courage and compassion. What I believe at the core: Real growth happens in connection.…
Lets hear from Guinneviere, a Volunteer Coordinator at Kazou!
Working with KAZOU has given me the opportunity to mentor young people in a meaningfulway. As a volunteer coordinator, I guide students who join us as camp leaders and help themgrow into confident, responsible mentors themselves. It’s incredible to witness theirtransformation, from unsure beginners to…
Empowering Through Mentorship: Stakeholders Speak Up
The Online Validation Workshop brought together almost 30 stakeholders, representing universities and non-profit organizations across Europe to discuss student mentoring as a tool for international impact and to state their support for the methodology of the “Bridges by Mentors” projects. Here is what the stakeholders shared: …
Cultural Student Picnic with Groep Intro!
A cultural picnic was organized in collaboration with the Intro Groep organization, bringing together international and local students. The aim of the activity was to foster intercultural exchange and create opportunities for connection in an informal and relaxed setting. It gave international students a valuable…
A fruitful collaboration between Beyers Naudé gymnasium and NHL Stenden
Collaboration Beyers Naudé gymnasium and NHL-Stenden: “Bridges by Mentors” At Beyers Naudé Gymnasium, we collaborate with NHL-Stenden on the Bridges by Mentors project for our second- and third-year students. Initially, the focus of the project was on organizing a language village—a valuable environment for practicing modern foreign…
Hear from one of our expert reviewers, Federica Casaccio!
Hi everyone! My name is Federica, International Relationship Manager at ACEEU, and I had the opportunity to serve as one of the expert reviewers for the first official draft of the Bridges by Mentors Service Delivery Manual. The Manual is an extremely useful tool to…