Bridging Borders: Mentorship Program
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Are you a new international student looking for support and connection? Or a returning student eager to help others succeed while building your resume and developing your leadership and intercultural skills? Bridging Borders is for you.
Bridging Borders Mentorship Program pairs experienced students (mentors) with first-year international students (mentees) for a fun, supportive, cross-cultural learning journey. Over a semester (4 months), through monthly one-on-one meetings and bi-weekly group sessions, participants will build community, develop intercultural competency and leadership skills.
Program Format:
- Program starts: January 2026 until April 2026
- 1-on-1 Mentor/Mentee sessions: 1hr a month
- Group sessions: twice a month, 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 & 29, Feb 12 & 26, Mar 12 & 26, Apr 9 & 23 (8 group sessions total)
Who Can Join?
- Mentors: UFV Students who are 2nd year or above, want to increase their intercultural competency, build their resume and develop leadership skills
- Mentees: UFV 1st-year international students at UFV looking for support, connection, and community.
Why Participate?
- Build meaningful cross-cultural connections
- Gain leadership and intercultural communication skills
- Build your resume while supporting others, or receiving support
- Feel more connected and confident on campus
- Those who participate in the program will receive a certificate of completion
Whether you're guiding or growing, Bridging Borders is your chance to make lasting connections and thrive at UFV.
Application dates and links for the Winter 2026 semester below!
- Mentor Applications open November 4, 2025 until November 26, 2025
- Mentors apply HERE
- Mentee Applications open November 18, 2025 until December 5, 2025
- Mentees apply HERE
Email ges@ufv.ca if you have any questions!