Introducing the CUFSAA Mentoring Program
Purpose: The mentoring program aims to support students in their career development by connecting them with alumni mentors who can provide personalized guidance and professional insights.
Key Benefits for Students:
- Personalized Career Guidance: Alumni mentors help students align their academic pursuits with their career aspirations.
- Professional Insights: Students gain access to experienced professionals from various fields of expertise.
- Practical Career Preparation: Mentors offer practical advice on critical job-seeking skills like interview techniques and resume development.
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Be a North American Mentor to UofC Graduates
CUFSAA has created a mentor network to support new graduates as they begin their academic or professional journeys in North America. Our goal is to connect recent graduates with experienced alumni who can provide guidance and support in their new city.
How the Mentor Program Works
Our mentors will offer a welcoming hand to new graduates, helping them navigate the challenges of settling into life in the United States or Canada. Whether a graduate is pursuing higher studies or starting a new job, our mentors can:
- Provide local advice and insights
- Offer a friendly connection in a new city
- Help ease the transition and reduce initial challenges
What We Ask of Mentors
Being a mentor is a simple, low-commitment way to support the next generation of UofC alumni. Your support might include:
- Sharing a warm welcome
- Offering occasional guidance
- Providing local information
- Potentially sharing a home-cooked meal
Join Our Growing Network
In just a few weeks, we’ve already recruited nearly 50 mentors! We’re seeking more volunteers who remember their own early days in a new country and want to help others.
Sign up to Become a Mentor
How to Become a Mentor
If you’re interested in supporting new graduates, please email us at memberservices@cufsaa.org with:
- Your name
- Email address
- City and state/province
- Optional: Your institution
Note: We will not share your contact information without your explicit permission.
Making a Difference
Help a fellow UofC graduate feel welcome and supported in their new home. Your small act of kindness can make a significant impact on a young professional’s life.
Resources for graduate students arriving in the US
1. Transitioning from a Graduate of University of Colombo to a graduate student in the US – A Presentation full of useful tips – June 2016
2. TIPS for Teaching Assistants arriving from Sri Lanka – September 2018
3. Tips for Sri Lankan Grad Students entering the Corporate World – October 2018