Welcome to ISMP at

University of British Columbia!

Upcoming Events

English Cafe is a FREE 3 week series of meetings in a small group with Native English speakers to practice and improve your English!
Open to UBC students. 

Date: Thursdays (8/21, 8/28, 9/4)
Time: 6PM
Location: NEST 1st floor (meet at Blue Chip Cafe)

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.

 

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 Cafe

    English Cafe is a safe space to practice English with our mentors with free snacks and refreshments.

Sign Up Now!

Meet the Mentors

  • Greg Davis (Director)

    Principal Product Engineer
    Illumina

    M.S. Chemical Engineering

    B.S Chemical Engineering

    B.S Materials Science Engineering

  • Jamie Kai

    Jamie Kai

    Program Manager
    Boulevard

    B.S Integrative Biology

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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!