Mentor application

The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) International Department invites students to become mentor for first semester international students starting February 2025.

The aim of the Mentor Programme is to enhance the international student experience at RSU through personal interaction by assisting students throughout their first term of study.

What does a mentor do?

Each mentor will be paired with another mentor and will work in team. Each team will take care of about 2 to 5 incoming international students.
The team assists new international students in the transition from their respective countries to RSU by connecting with them before they arrive and serving as a cultural bridge and a resource to new students during their first term in Latvia.
During the first few weeks of the new semester, mentors coordinate a meeting with their group of students. Meetings can include activities and discussions of issues such as academic requirements, where to find goods and services, and how to survive university life.
It is appreciated if mentors are in Riga during Orientation Week (27 January - 31 January) and can assist in some of the activities.

Why participate?

Improve your chances of being selected when you apply for a place at a university abroad or for a scholarship. At the end of the programme you will receive a certificate of participation.
Get to know foreign cultures.
Establish contacts and friendships with people from different countries.
An opportunity to help your peers.
Enhance your communications skills.
Increase your self-confidence and ability to work with and manage people.
Gain transferable skills (leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, etc.).
Improve your foreign language skills.

New mentors are recommended to attend the mentor workshop on either of the following dates:

20 November at 16:00
5 December at 16:00

Further information on the Mentor Programme will be available during the workshop or via e-mail internationalrsu[pnkts]lv