Douglas College International Mentorship Program

Douglas College International (DCI) Mentorship Program helps to welcome and orient new international students to Douglas College. New international students will have the opportunity to be matched and connected with returning senior students called Student Mentors. Student Mentors will help guide mentees by sharing experiences, providing social connection and important student life information. 

Mentors assist new students by answering questions about Douglas College or re-directing them to contact essential Douglas College services, including medical insurance, how to navigate the website, how to find textbooks and tips on preparing to study at Douglas.

Objectives

Create early connections from mentor to mentee and provide new international students the support and guidance they need to transition to Canada, BC, and Douglas College.

  • Help orient students to Douglas College services.
  • Support a peer-to-peer network between new students.
  • Reduce the feelings of loneliness and isolation among new students.
  • Increase intercultural communication skills and competency for all participants.
DCI Mentee

Become a mentee

Looking to build relationships and have someone to talk to about your transition to Douglas College? Sign up to find your mentor!
DCI Mentor

Become a mentor

Join the Douglas International Community and become a Mentor. Share your experiences with new international students or information you wish you knew when you were a new student.
Mentorship FAQ

Mentorship program FAQ

Learn more about the program in our frequently asked questions section.

Hear from previous mentees and learn about their experience in the program:

 

If you have questions about the program, please contact us here

Mentee applications are open for Summer 2025

Register HERE

Important dates for the Summer 2025 program: 

*Dates are tentative

April 17
Registration opens for mentees

May 6
Matching begins

May 9
Last day to sign up for the Summer 2025 program

May 16
Mentee Welcome Event

May 16
Matching ends

June 
Social Event

July
Social Event

August
Wrap-Up Event

August 7
Last day of the program