iMentor Program

iMentor Program is designed to create a mutual learning opportunity for LMU undergraduate

students (both US and international) and the new incoming international students (both first year and transfer).  An iMentor will be matched up with a new incoming international student based on country of preference or major.  The iMentors serve as an academic and social resource at LMU, as well as a general resource for Los Angeles and the US.  In return, iMentees will share their unique and cultural experiences with the iMentors. The educational and cultural exchange will continue for the duration of one year, at minimum. 

Goals:
 Assist the new international students with adjustment to college life at LMU and to Los Angeles/US
 Expose LMU’s US students with an opportunity to experience other cultures first-hand
 Develop stronger international community at LMU through regular meetings and events
 Foster friendships between US and international students at LMU
 Increase global awareness on campus through cross-cultural exchange
 Support enrollment and retention of international students

Commitments:
 Participation for one year.  May continue, if desired.
 Participation in iMentor Orientation
 Making initial contact with assigned iMentees via email and maintaining regular contact during the semester
 Availability during the week of International Student Orientation in August (week prior to start of semester)
 Participation with iMentees in the OISS Welcome Dinner
 Participation with iMentees in two events (OISS and LMU sponsored)
 Attend monthly check-in meetings
 Evaluation at the conclusion of program

Benefits:
 Exposure to diverse cultural experience
 Free participation in all cultural excursions and activities
 Great resume builder
 Cross-cultural communication training

Time Commitments:
 iMentor Orientation: March 29, 2009 (Sunday)
 Making initial contact with assigned iMentees via email: May ~ August
 International Student Orientation: Starting August 21
 OISS Luau Welcome Dinner: August 30

Application:
If you are interested, please submit the iMentor application to OISS.

For more information, please contact:
Office for International Students & Scholars
201 Malone Student Center
(310) 338-2937
oiss@lmu.edu