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Victoria Angelova, a lecturer in psychology and social work at Plovdiv University, shares her perspective on the importance of mentoring. She highlights mentoring as the “purest form of transmission of experience” and emphasizes how it can support students in becoming socially responsible and engaged. Victoria…
Meeting up & Getting inspired
In this video, three students from the University of Savoie-Mont-Blanc share their experience during the Bridges by Mentors training weekend, which blended teaching activities with time spent in nature. They reflect on the value of stepping out of their comfort zones, discovering new cultures, and…
Discovering Interculturality and Mentoring
A two-day mentoring and intercultural training held at Université Savoie Mont Blanc, where students from diverse backgrounds came together to learn, grow, and build connections. Through interactive sessions and a team-building hike to Croix du Nivolet, participants explored the meaning of mentoring, embraced multiculturality, and…
Preparing mentors for activities at “Hope for Children” CRC Policy Center’s shelter for unaccompanied minors
University of Nicosia Mentor Training Phase 1 The collaboration between the University of Nicosia and Hope for Children has prepared a new cohort of student mentors to support unaccompanied minors living in the organisation’s shelter. Over several weeks, undergraduate volunteer students from psychology took part…
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. You’ll see them jump into a real scavenger hunt in the city of Kortrijk, where they need…
Mentoring Through Their Eyes: International Students in Bulgaria Reflect
Listen as Apostolos from Greece and Taj from the UK share their thoughts on mentoring and its importance in higher education—especially from the perspective of international students in Bulgaria. They also offer valuable advice for anyone considering becoming a mentor.
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 they’ve built, and how the Bridges by Mentors program…
Have you ever wondered what Bridges by Mentors looks like in the Netherlands?
Check out this video and get inspired by the students participating this semester as they discover Dutch culture. Our Frisian Spring Fair was an interactive event where international students explored Frisian traditions. We built windmills out of recycled milk boxes, crafted origami tulips, played shuffleboard,…