ISMP at Purdue is a group of volunteer mentors who meet international 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.
August 25, 2026
Come meet and connect with the mentors of the Purdue chapter of the International Student Mentorship Program! Stop by, meet the team, ask questions, and learn more about how you can get connected with a mentor during your time at Purdue.
August 29, 2026
Learn tips on how to build genuine relationships with classmates, professors, and colleagues. Building relationships in a new country can be challenging! Join us for a practical workshop on communicating confidently and building meaningful connections in the U.S.
Please RSVP below as spots are limited.
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Every Friday
September 4, 2026–October 2, 2026
Elevate is a 5-week men's small group for international students to practice and build their English skills in English Cafe or learn helpful tips to adjust to life in America, manage time well, and live healthy and strong.
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Every Thursday
September 3, 2026–October 1, 2026
Flourish is a faith based women’s wellness group for international students. Our Mission is to help support international students through English training and to connect women in a supportive space for building relationships, having meaningful discussions and fostering personal growth.
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.
“Finding ISMP was the highlight of my experience as a first year grad student, surrounding me with an inspiring community and lifelong friends.”Gary L. · Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ph.D · Purdue
Tell us your year and what you want help with. It takes a few minutes.
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