Applications are due May 10.

This program is open to any UNL student. The best candidates will be energetic and empathetic students who want to improve the international student experience and grow as young leaders on campus. You will need to have excellent time management skills, and a proven record of honoring your commitments.

Benefits:
- Provide positive leadership / examples through community service
- Build personal skills and promote good character
- Hone your leadership and intercultural communication skills, and be able to leverage them in the professionally
-       Develop the competence necessary to interact in an increasingly globalized world
- Broaden your perspectives and try something new
- Meet peers with similar interests
- Have fun!

Program Requirements:
- Attend a Peer Mentor evening training session
- June / July – send an introduction email to your mentee(s) and be available for general questions via email
- Attend the Peer Mentor Kick-Off Event in late August / September to meet your mentee(s) in person
- Help your mentee(s) with navigating the campus their first few weeks (give a tour, help them get to class, etc)
- Be knowledgeable of all campus resources, especially those for English Language Learning
- Consistent meetings with mentee(s): checking in at least once a week and face-to-face meetings twice a month
- Participate in mid and end of semester evaluations with Kaitlyn Waller and/or Chris Ebbers
- Once a semester, attend a large group celebration (possibly Rwandan Meal and Chinese Meal)
- Attend at least 2 (one per semester) leadership and communication development trainings

The most important requirements are having a positive attitude and being accountable to the program. Your mentees are counting on you to help them transition to Lincoln and UNL! Please submit this application by May 10.

If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn Waller (kwaller4@unl.edu).

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.