ISMP PHILLY

is the local chapter of the International Student Mentorship Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in University City, Philadelphia. Our mission is to help international students successfully transition to studying and working in the United States.

Our Penn alumni and working professionals have mentored international students at Penn, Drexel, Temple, and other schools in the area!

Upcoming Events

Come check out our first welcome events starting August 21st, 2025

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Mentorship

    Enjoy mentorship with American and international friends as we discuss career and life advice. We also practice conversational English, at our home-cooked dinners!

  • Holiday Parties

    Celebrate international and American holidays together! We have fun, get to learn about each holiday, and discuss meaningful topics related to different holiday traditions

  • New Friends and Fun

    Explore with us as we take trips to various places like NYC, play sports, and learn American board games. We believe that relationships matter most

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Meet The Mentors

  • Samuel Zhang

    Software Engineer @ Amazon

    Computer Science, UC Berkeley

  • Carol Nie

    EHS Specialist @ Shiseido

    Masters in Environmental Studies and Public Health, UPenn