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The cooking activity with the students from โt Vier in Kortrijk was a very positive experience. In total, 8 mentors were present, together with 9 students from โt Vier. Out of the mentors, 4 prepared a traditional dish from their home country. A student from Spain made Tortilla de patatas,
From Curiosity to Connection: Meet Our Intern Renke
Today we are introducing you Renke, our intern, and giving you a glimpse into her experience at Bridges by Mentors. We asked her a few questions, hereโs what she shared: In my second year of my bachelor Child & Youth studies, I had to start looking for an internship. I
From Curiosity to Connection: A Brigdes By Mentors Internship Story
Today we are introducing you Hana, our intern, and giving you a glimpse into her experience at Bridges by Mentors. We asked her a few questions, hereโs what she shared: How did you first hear about the Bridges by Mentors project? What made you curious or motivated to get involved?
Hear from John Andrew Amissah, an international student from Ghana!ย
Studying abroad has always been a life dream and being able to fulfil such a dream in Howest University of Applied Sciences has been worthwhile. As an international student I get to experience different organisational cultures and cultures of other international students. I am currently studying in a new field
Nika from Italy!ย
Hello everyone! Iโm Nika, a bachelorโs student from Italy, currently living in Belgium and studying Digital Design & Development. Iโve always been passionate about languages and cultures, so studying abroad always felt like a dream for me, that finally came true. Moving to Belgium was my first time living on
Bridges by Mentors at Howest!
Do you want to know what is feels like to join the Bridges by Mentors program in Howest? Check out this amazing video created by our international mentors. Youโll see them jump into a real scavenger hunt in the city of Kortrijk, where they need to discover all the hidden
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 inspiring role models. The training
Lets hear from Ahmad!
English The Bridges by Mentors pilot phase was absolutely amazing! It opened up a whole new aspectof university life for me. What did I like most about it? Definitely the chance to meet otherstudents from NHL Stenden. What I especially enjoyed was that it wasnโt just Dutch students,but also exchange
JYO’s Training Experience in Bulgaria!
In the summer of 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the “Mentoring Without Borders” training workshop, held in the serene mountain town of Pamporovo, Bulgaria. Surrounded by nature and disconnected from the hustle of daily life, the workshop created an atmosphere of genuine connection and reflection. Living and
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 chance to connect with local
Podcast : Lets Hear From Khine and Aster as International Voices at Howest
Hosted by Nouhaila Labkhiti, this episode features international students Khine and Aster, along with Bridges by Mentors coordinator Simon Clinckemaillie. Together, they talk about their personal experiences as international students at Howest, the friendships and connections theyโve built, and how the Bridges by Mentors program helped them feel more engaged
Janny, a student from Groningen talks about her experience in Belgiumย
Hi everyone! I’m Janny, an Industrial Product Design student from Groningen, currently studying abroad through the Erasmus+ program in Kortrijk, Belgium. Even though it’s not too far from home, this experience has been incredibly exciting. Iโve met so many new people, discovered different cultures, and had lovely experiences. This is
Sristiโs Hopeful Dreamsย ย
My Journey as an International Student in Belgium I moved to Belgium in 2022: uncertain, overwhelmed, but full of dreams. I didnโt know exactly what I was going to make of this new beginning, but I knew one thing for sure: I wanted more out of life, not just for