Mentor Program

Our Mentor Program at METU is dedicated to help international newcomers integrate into our university and help them settle in Hungary. The essence of this program is to be an open and supportive community: mentors and mentees all together. If you need any support as a freshman at METU or if you want to explore our community while making new friends and having fun, do not hesitate to join us.

How the Program Works?

We created our mentor program together with our students for our students. The idea was to tailor the program exactly to our METU freshmen, and provide them with the opportunity to seamlessly find their way with us.

So in this program as a freshman you will meet your mentor who is a senior student and they will personally be in contact with you with any questions or help required.

All you need to do is sign up for the program here.
After you have filled out the application form, in a few days, one of our mentors will get in touch with you and you can start communicating. You can ask general questions regarding eg. your arrival to the country, your accommodation, any school related questions, etc.
During your first semester you will have the chance to get help from your mentor, but not only that. We will organize events for you where you can meet your fellow freshmen, make friends and have fun together.
After your first semester in the program, you can decide to become a mentor and help new mentees the same supportive way you were helped before.

Mentor Events

2022 Fall – Jumping Event

Date 11th November, 2022

We visited again Cyber Jump Buda with our lovely mentees and had a lot of fun together. Check out the video!

2022 Fall – Coffe Event

Date: 9th September, 2022

We kicked off the semester with our Coffee Event where we usuall bring together all of our new mentees for getting to know each other, playing games and have a lot of fun. Check out the video!

2022 Spring – Number War

Date: 8th May, 2022

This semester we needed to organize our Number War Event again, since we got great feedback from last semester. This one went even better! Check out the video!

2022 Spring – Game Night

Date: 7th April, 2022

This semester we started our team building activity with a game night event for mentees. Our mentors are real professionals in organizing different kind of games, and all of the participants had a lot of fun. Check out the video!

2021 Fall – Laser Tag Party

Date: 15th November, 2021

We had our second event in the semester where we brought together our mentees for an amazing laser tag party. This event was one of our most exciting one with a lot of laughter!

2021 Fall – Coffee Event

Date: 11th October, 2021

We had our first event in the semester where we brought together our mentees for a coffe and played amazing games. Everyone had fun, we made new friends and went home with great experiences.

2021 Spring – Number war

Date: 24th May, 2021

We spent our amazing day in Szentendre where we played Number War, a very exciting game with Hungarian origin. We had a lot of fun and then during our sightseeing in the old town we stopped to eat a delicious Lángos, which is also a Hungarian speciality.

2021 Spring – Treasure Hunting for Freshmen

Date: 11th April, 2021

We teamed up in 3-4 and hunted down all the ’preys’ at destinations laid out by the Mentor Team in the city center. We also had drinks and ate delicious doughnuts together.

Our Mentors

Pedram

I'm here to be by your side. When we encounter a new environment, we might feel a bit confused and disoriented. Alongside my very kind friends in the mentor program , I strive to be effective in solving your problems and providing you with answers. We aim to ease your challenges in adapting to this new situation. I wish you an excellent student life.

Aash

I’m here to help you adjust to university life by imparting your knowledge, experiences, and cultural perspectives. As a person who has lived in several countries, I firsthand know the difficulties one might face when coming abroad to study and the challenges you might face. Rest assured together, with you and the Mentor Programme, we point you in the right direction, provide insight into any scholastic difficulties, and show you a good time. Come be a part of our community at the university that will make your time here truly remarkable, from the friends you make to the experiences you have and the support you receive. Your time as an international student will be rewarded and become easier. I look forward to meeting you!

Negar

As an artist, an art teacher and a former art student myself, I take great pleasure in helping our art students find their ways not only in the new university environment but also in Hungary. During my 5 year experience as a mentor, I got to help a great number of our art students, many of which are now some of my best friends. I absolutely love meeting other artists, helping people and finding new friends with whom I share common interests. Let's have a chat and find out how I can help :)

Farhan

I am here to provide support and guidance about the university lifestyle. When you find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings, it's natural to feel a little puzzled and lost. With the help of my dedicated colleagues in the mentorship program, we are committed to addressing your concerns and offering solutions. Our goal is to assist you in overcoming the challenges of adjusting to this new environment. I hope your time as a student is fruitful and satisfying.

Gabor

As a person who studied in a foreign country I know what it’s like to be lost and overwhelmed by a strange new country. I’m in a fortunate position where I, being a local, can help and assist people who don't speak the language. Me and the mentor program are here to help with all aspects of university life.

Adam

The inspiration to create this program came from other similar programs at other universities. My personal inspiration was to build something together with our students for our students. This is what makes this program effective and sustainable at the same time. I am very grateful for our mentors who are collaborating in the management and continuous improvement of the Mentor Program.

Aida

I am here to help and encourage you to reach your inspiration. I enjoy supporting you by sharing my experiences and giving you the information you need while you gain practical knowledge and insight for a better university life. Join us at the university, where you will also make friends and have unique experiences that will make your time here unforgettable.

Mentor Team