Summer Mentor Program
About the Program
The Summer Mentor program of RWTH International Academy - in cooperation with RWTH International Office - is a unique opportunity for RWTH and FH students (or staff) to volunteer and experience an unforgettable summer at the same time. Different to the Buddy program of the International Office, our Summer Mentors spend a rather short, but especially intensive time of two, three or four weeks with one group of students they accompany.
As a Summer Mentor you will play a key role for our Summer School students. With a group of other Mentors you will be responsible for the support of our international students during social events and their free time. Even before their arrival, you are there to answer the student's questions about the city and what to expect. Once they have arrived in Aachen, you welcome them, help them form a group and organize fun events for them.
What we offer
If you are interested in the following things, you will be the perfect Summer Mentor:
- Meeting new people from all around the world and having a good time
- Building lasting friendships with international students
- Create an international network
- Improve your intercultural competences
- Practice your foreign language skills
- Be part of a big team and have a fun time with other Mentors
- Get your commitment certified by the RWTH International Office
Examplary Activities
Here are some activities you might want to organize for your Summer School students:
- Get in touch with the Summer School students before their arrival (Facebook, emails, etc.)
- Pick-Up at the Train Station on their arrival day
- Give them a little language lecture in German
- Get together for breakfast, lunch, coffee or dinner
- Show them different pubs and types of beer or even watch a soccer game there
- Organize a board games night
- Show them your favorite places in Aachen
- Show them the institute you are studying at
- Watch a movie at Eden Palast (Mondays in OV)
- Visit the Öcher Bend or Phantasialand
- Organize a Barbecue at Westpark
- Go to Vaals together and/or hike up to the three-border-point (tower, labyrinth)
Information for Mentors
Are you a RWTH or FH Aachen student (or staff) and up to making new friends from all over the world? Become a Summer Mentor for our Summer School students!
Requirements
In order to become a Summer Mentor this is what you should bring:
- You are open-minded and interested in different cultures
- You are an empathetic and positive person
- You know Aachen and its surroundings
- You have time for 2 - 4 intensive weeks full of activities during the months of June, July or August, 2019
- You are eager to initiate fun events with other Mentors
- You have good or advanced English skills
- Other language skills are great, but not mandatory
Requirements for the Certificate:
✓ Absolve one of our Mentoring Workshops
✓ Contribute to the Welcome Orientation
✓ Join at least 2 additional Social Events
✓ Participate in the Closing Ceremony
✓ Share the photos and stories
Mentoring Workshops
Our Mentoring Workshops take place on:
• Tuesday, May 14, 2019 (2 to 6 pm)
• Wednesday, May 15, 2019 (2 to 6 pm)
• Thursday, May 16, 2019 (2 to 6 pm)
Please note: Participation in one of our workshops is mandatory.
Application
To become a Summer Mentor for one (or more) of our programs simply send us an email with the following details:
✓ First Name:
✓ Last Name:
✓ Email Address:
✓ University:
✓ Field of Studies:
✓ Three Summer Schools, I am interested in::
✓ Mentoring Workshop, I would like to join:
