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Mentorship Society

WHAT IS MENTORSHIP AT IE UNIVERSITY?

The IEU Mentorship Society is an optional, extracurricular activity specifically designed for first-year students (mentees) at IE University. The society offers a unique opportunity for incoming students to ease their transition into university life or their move abroad. With the experience and support of our dedicated student mentors, the Mentorship Society helps establish meaningful relationships and social connections as students enter the university. By assisting students from the first day of their IE University journey, the Mentorship Society ensures that they can make the most of their first-year experience.

Upon acceptance and payment of the place reservation fee, first-year students are welcome to apply for a place as a mentee in the Mentorship Society, giving them a strong foundation for both academic and personal success during their time at IE University.

INFORMATION FOR INCOMING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

MENTORSHIP SOCIETY 2023 CALENDAR

MAY/JUNE/JULY

Students who have received their acceptance and reserved a place at IE University are invited to apply online to become a mentee.

Students who have already completed a minimum of one year at IE University are invited to apply to be a student mentor online, on a voluntary basis.

AUGUST

Mentor-mentee matches are announced via email and students can begin exchanging contact.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 2: Mentorship Society Kick-Off Event: planned activities for mentors and mentees to get to know one another.

REST OF ACADEMIC YEAR

Mentors can continue to offer advice or support to mentees who may still have remaining questions during their transition period to IE University.

Many mentees enjoy their experience so much that they choose to sign up as mentors for the following year! Applications for new mentors will open in the spring of 2024.

PAST EXPERIENCES

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"I was a lot more comfortable with the syllabus, professors and how to approach the subject. My Mentor also made me feel extremely included with everyone at IE and ensured all my problems were taken care of."

MENTEE

"I love being a Mentor. It feels nice to be there for someone and being able to help the new students that still don’t have much of an idea of how University works."

MENTOR

"I was able to ask my Mentor about the courses and she gave me advice on how to schedule my classes. I was even able to ask her about how to prepare for the semester, from managing time and studying, to handling the Spanish winter."

MENTEE

"In a short period of time, I was able to not only build a social network between many of the Mentors, but also between me and my Mentees, made some good friends, and really enjoyed the time I spent with them during our dinners every two weeks. I really think that the Mentorship Society has improved my ability to guide and share, and has allowed me to strengthen my leadership skills to a great extent."

MENTOR

"My Mentor definitely prepared me for the program I am currently in. I know that it will be a hard program, but speaking to her made me realise that if I plan and organise my time well, it is definitely doable."

MENTEE

"Being a Mentor allowed me to be in situations where I had to listen to students’ concerns, understand them, and then present possible solutions to their problems. This may sound very simple, but it is extremely difficult to do it well. Overall, a great experience and, without a doubt, this will help me in the future."

MENTOR

"I would like to become part of this program as a Mentor next year because I found it really useful, and it would have been a lot harder to understand how the University worked, how some professors or subjects were, and to adapt in general. Besides that, it was great having someone to talk to both before and after the semester began."

MENTEE

"I learned that sometimes it takes a little bit of time for others to open up and ask for help – that does not mean that they are generally uninterested or don’t need your help. It simply means that they are less extroverted and take more time to feel comfortable. I learned that the best thing to do in those situations is to be patient and show the other person that you don’t mind waiting for them; that you will be there even if they approach you after a month for the first time."

MENTOR

"It was really nice to serve as a mentor and help people who were initially nervous and a little lost, and now seeing them very happy and more confident in the University."

MENTOR

"I was a lot more comfortable with the syllabus, professors and how to approach the subject. My Mentor also made me feel extremely included with everyone at IE and ensured all my problems were taken care of."

MENTEE

FAQ

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE MENTORSHIP SOCIETY?

Upon acceptance to IE University and successful payment of your place reservation fee, you can apply to become a mentee on IE Connects until July 20, 2023: https://e.cglink.me/2kb/s300005149

Current students can also apply to be a mentor on IE Connects until July 10, 2023: https://e.cglink.me/2kb/s300005090

WHEN CAN I APPLY TO BE A MENTEE?

Mentees can apply to the program after they are accepted to IE University and have paid their placement reservation fee. They can apply, through the following link, until July 20, 2023.

IF I AM ACCEPTED, WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO HEAR FROM MY MENTOR?

Mentor and mentees can expect to make contact some time in August, when orientation activities begin and the semester kicks off.

WHAT IF I CHANGE MY MIND ABOUT APPLYING?

If, for whatever reason, you no longer want to be part of the society after submitting an application, please send us a message at MentorshipSociety.IEU@ie.edu.