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Leaving Our Mark: Bridges by Mentors
As the Bridges by Mentors journey comes to an end, mentors from our partner universities leave their signatures and a final goodbye, celebrating the connections, memories, and experiences shared throughout the programme.
Creating, Connecting, Growing: A University of Nicosia Recap
During the 3rd cycle of Bridges by Mentors mentoring activities UNIC students had the opportunity to connect with, and mentor unaccompanied minors served by Hope for Children CRC Policy Center. They also mentored individuals with disabilities and/or in need of special care residing at an…
Don’t say no to Bridges by Mentors!
In this funny video, a group of NHL Stenden students show us what is like to be part of Bridges by Mentors.
A Year of Growth and Connection at Université Savoie Mont Blanc
The 2025–2026 year has already been full of energy and meaningful moments for Bridges by Mentors at Université Savoie Mont Blanc. From mentoring with local associations, libraries and school groups to connecting with the wider community during an intercultural fair in Chambéry, participants have been actively building connections. It has also been a time for growth for our international…
Cannon’s Experience as a Mentor
Get to know Cannon’s experience, a mentor at Howest University of Applied Sciences.
What is Mentoring? Students answer!
International students share what mentoring is and who a mentor is.
Building Bridges, Creating Memories: Eva’s Story
What does it really mean to be a mentor? In this video, Eva shares her personal experience with Bridges by Mentors and reflects on the people, connections, and experiences that made her journey so memorable. Throughout the programme, Eva had the opportunity to step into…
Together in Leeuwarden: Reflections on Bridges by Mentors
Our partners came together in Leeuwarden for the final regional event and the last in-person project meeting. Hear their thoughts, expectations, and reflections as we celebrate the journey we’ve shared and look ahead to what comes next.
Bridges by Mentors in Action: Mentoring Activities at the University of Nicosia
Over the past months, Bridges by Mentors participants at the University of Nicosia have been actively engaged in mentoring activities focused on youth development, communication, and intercultural learning. Through hands-on sessions and close collaboration with local partners, students gained valuable experience in working with children…
Reflecting on our Journey
As 2025 comes to an end, we take a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey of Bridges by Mentors. This year has been filled with learning, collaboration, and meaningful connections that continue to shape our mission. A heartfelt thank you to every partner, student,…
We have the view and power to make it!
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,…