The Mission of the International Student Mentorship Program supports newly enrolled or admitted international students at FAMU in Tallahassee, FL. In this dynamic program, mentors and mentees spend time together in virtual or in-person meetings, group gatherings, and social activities around the city. Involvement in the program offers a fun way for participants to develop leadership skills and foster community among international students at FAMU.
All participants are encouraged to commit to five (5) meetings and workshops during the academic year. See schedule below:
Items | Date | Type | Session | Presenters |
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Initial meeting | Write to Heal |
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | Mandatory | Zoom Meeting |
Ms. Paula Gomez |
Workshop | Living in the US |
Tuesday, September 21 ,2021 | Mandatory | Zoom Meeting |
Ms. Sascha Benedict |
First Friday October | Friday, October 1, 2021 | Optional | Face-to-face activity | International Education & Development Office |
Outdoor activity with Rec Center (fishing) | TBC in October | Optional | Face-to-face activity |
Ms. Paula Gomez |
Cinehassee 2021 | Movie |
TBC in October | Optional |
Register in advance to watch the movie Please fill out this form to register: TBC More information about the festival: TBC |
Ms. Paula Gomez |
Fill Out The Survey | Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | Mandatory | Share your testimonial, including a picture(s), and a short video (min. 30 secs) of your experience as a Rattler and as a Mentorship / Mentee at paula.gomez@famu.edu | Ms. Paula Gomez |
International Education Week (Cooking Day) | Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | Mandatory | Face-to-face activity or Zoom session | International Education & Development Office |
*NOTE: The agenda may be subject to change
Items | Date | Type | Session | Presenters |
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Welcome back | Stress Management |
Tuesday, January |
Mandatory | Zoom Meeting |
Ms. Paula Gomez |
Workshop With |
Tuesday, February | Mandatory | Zoom Meeting |
Ms. Paula Gomez |
Outdoor activity with Rec Center (sport) | Tuesday, March | Optional | Face-to-face activity | International Education & Development Office |
International Food and Cultural Awareness Festival | Tuesday, April | Optional | Face-to-face activity |
Student Health Center |
Final Meeting | Tuesday, April | Mandatory | Zoom Meeting |
Ms. Paula Gomez |
*NOTE: The agenda may be subject to change
How does the International Mentorship Program Work?
Applicants must apply and be selected yearly and are eligible to serve a maximum of two years.
Applicants to become mentors must meet the following qualifications:
Applications for the Academic Year (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022) are now OPEN.
What are the responsibilities of a mentor?
An international student mentor must commit to supporting their mentees throughout the first year in achieving a successful personal and academic adjustment to college life. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What will Students gain from being an International Mentor?
As a Mentee, you are responsible for:
Are you interested in becoming a Mentee?
Please send an email BEFORE the deadline Friday, August 21, 2021 to:
Ms. Paula Sofia Gomez, M.B.A.
International Admissions Coordinator
Office of International Education and Development
E: paula.gomez@famu.edu
P: 1 850-599-3562
Dr. Reginald K. Ellis
Assistant Dean for the School of Graduate Studies and Research
& Associate Professor of History and African American Studies
E: reginald.ellis@famu.edu
P: 850-561-2849