Welcome to ISMP at

University of British Columbia!

What is ISMP?

International Student Mentorship Program (ISMP) is a nonprofit organization with a network of volunteer mentors and working professionals. We provide mentorship to international students helping them navigate through their college and graduate school experience at UBC.

 

Upcoming Events

Stay Tuned! We are putting together our 2025 Fall Events Calendar.

What We Offer

  • Mentorship

    Our mentors are college graduates and working professionals who are dedicated to understanding your academic goals and guiding you through life in Canada

  • Practical Workshops

    Join our workshops where we cover helpful topics such as time management skills, interview prep, resume writing, career advice, finding a job/internship, interpersonal skills, and more!

  • English Conversation Dinners

    English Conversation Dinners is a safe space to practice English with our alumni while enjoying great home-cooked meals!

Sign Up Now!

Meet the Mentors

  • Greg Davis (Director)

    Principal Product Engineer
    Biotech

    M.S. Chemical Engineering
    UC Berkeley

  • Connie Ng

    Senior Scientist

    Ph.D. Biochemistry 

    B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

  • Mike Chang

    QA Specialist III

    B.S. Biological Sciences

    Master of Business Administration 

  • Karen Chang

    Training Developer 

    M.Ed. Instructional Technology 

    B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 

  • Kathleen Vincent

    Associate Software Engineer

    B.S. Microbiology 

  • Liz Won

    Analyst

    B.A. East Asian Studies 

Sign up for a mentor!

Adjusting to Canada as an international student can be difficult. At ISMP, our mentors will help provide advice on college life , practice your English, learn about western culture, and adapt from student life to working professional life. All mentors are working professionals and volunteers. After you sign up, one of our mentors will contact you.  

Sign up for a mentor today!