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2017-18 Cross-Cultural Mentors
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2017-18 Cross-Cultural Mentors

A Cross-Cultural Mentor is a student leader — international or U.S. student; graduate or undergraduate — who volunteers to assist incoming international students in their adjustment to academic, cultural and social life in the United States and at the University of Arkansas.

Cross-Cultural Mentors assist in educating new students about campus and community life. They provide a connection to the university, and answer many of the questions new students may have upon arrival and during their first semester in the U.S. The mentors also assist new students facing difficulties with communication, social relationships, academic expectations, and general cultural changes.

Requirements

  • Must have minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Must have been a student at the U of A for at least one semester.
  • Must commit to 2 semesters (Fall and Spring) unless completing your program of study in December.
  • CCMs are volunteers, it is an unpaid position.
  • Must be able to work well with others, have good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must submit completed application and participate in both individual and group interviews.

Responsibilities

  • Attend one training session on a Saturday in April
  • Return to campus on time for training and international orientation (Training: Wednesday & Thursday, August before orientation)
  • Keep your schedule open during the orientation.
  • Enthusiastically participate in all orientation activities and events
  • Maintain contact with your assigned small group throughout their first semester
  • Commit to meet with mentor group mid-semester for a cultural, social or sports activity and so on

Benefits

  • Intercultural and interpersonal leadership skills through intensive training sessions
  • Experience in program development and facilitating small groups
  • Cross-cultural experience and knowledge
  • A certificate recognizing successful completion of program
  • Meals provided during required training and orientation hours
  • Friend with new international students and other CCMs

How to Apply

Cross Cultural Mentor 2018-2019 Application

Deadline

  • Sunday, Feb. 18, 9 p.m.
Contacts

James Flammer, student development specialist
International Students and Scholars
479-575-5003, jflammer@uark.edu

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