ISMP at Japan is a group of volunteer mentors who meet college students here on campus. Come to one event or get matched with a mentor and start from there.
Come and meet the mentors here. Everyone is welcome.
September 4, 2026
Learn about the ISMP Ambassador Program in this online session. You will learn what the program is, what ambassadors do, and how much time it takes. We will also cover how to apply and the important dates. There will be a live Q&A, so you can ask your questions directly. 👉 Sign up to get the Zoom meeting link!
Sign upSeptember 4, 2026
Learn about the ISMP Ambassador Program in this online session. You will learn what the program is, what ambassadors do, and how much time it takes. We will also cover how to apply and the important dates. There will be a live Q&A, so you can ask your questions directly. 👉 Sign up to get the Zoom meeting link!
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September 13, 2026
Want to build real leadership experience while connecting with students from around the world? The ISMP Ambassador Program gives you the chance to represent a global non-profit, lead English Cafes and campus events, and grow your communication and marketing skills — all while earning an official Leadership Certificate. Registration for the Fall Cohort is open now, but spots are limited and the deadline is September 13. Check out the sign-up page to see the full details and apply today!
Sign upThey run the workshops, host the dinners, and stay in touch long after your first semester.
How to email a professor, a roommate problem, a housing question, and what looking for a job in the U.S. is really like. These are the parts of life here that nobody explains. Our mentors are unpaid volunteers who know how hard it is to move to a new country, and they are happy to help.
ISMP is built on Christian values, and all of our mentors are Christians. Their faith is what motivates them to volunteer and invest in the lives of international students. What you do together is practical and personal: studying, working, and building a life here. There is no requirement to be Christian to participate. Every international student is welcome.
You meet your mentor once to start. After that, you decide how often you meet and what you talk about. Some students meet every week. Others only want to talk once, before something important like a big presentation. You can stop at any time.
How to email a professor, a roommate problem, a housing question, and what looking for a job in the U.S. is really like. These are the parts of life here that nobody explains. Our mentors are unpaid volunteers who know how hard it is to move to a new country, and they are happy to help.
ISMP is built on Christian values, and all of our mentors are Christians. Their faith is what motivates them to volunteer and invest in the lives of international students. What you do together is practical and personal: studying, working, and building a life here. There is no requirement to be Christian to participate. Every international student is welcome.
You meet your mentor once to start. After that, you decide how often you meet and what you talk about. Some students meet every week. Others only want to talk once, before something important like a big presentation. You can stop at any time.
“Joining ISMP was one of my best decisions because it gave me a true home away from home.”Eason Cai · Physics and Computer Science · UC Berkeley
Tell us your year and what you want help with. It takes a few minutes.
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