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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TU DresdenWS 2017
PROGRAM ORGANIZERSStudy Advisor
Dipl. -Phys. Manuela Tetzlaff
3rd Semester StudentKhrystyna Nych
PROGRAM GOALSDevelopment of social skills, knowledge, attitudes, and connections mentees need as they transition into their TU Dresden life
Increased sense of belonging through attending meetings with your mentor and other students
Assistance and support regarding administrative issues
Exchange of culture, knowledge, insights, and experiences
SIDE BENEFITS
Meeting your fellow students and making new friends
Becoming part of a community
Support of senior students with any unclear administrative tasks
Advice on timetables, courses, labs, etc.
ROLES
Mentor Mentee
• Initiate consistent communication with the mentor
• Voice your concerns to your mentor clearly
• Be considerate and respect your mentor’s time as you do
your own
• Draw on personal experience, successes, failures, and insights
to assist the mentee
• Be available for frequent and effective mentoring
• Actively listen and be empathetic to the mentee
THE TEAM
KHRYSTYNA NYCH (STYNA/KHRYS)Favourite Food: Italian cuisine, Spanish tapas and forever chocolate
Hobbies: Ukrainian folk, ballroom, latin-American, and freestyle dancing, hiking in the mountains, kayaking/canoeing, baking, seeing the world
Became a mentor because… even though she calls 4 countries “home”, she still remembers that everyone needs a friend to help them grow their roots in the beginning
Best way to get in touch: WhatsApp
MOHAMMAD SAAD AREEBFavourite Food: Indian Mughlai Cuisines
Hobbies: Travelling, exploring new things, trying new cuisines, hiking, football
Became a mentor because… he doesn’t want people wasting their time on small things needed for initial settlement and to share his experience
Best way to get in touch: WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger
VENKAT GHANSHYAM (SHYAM)Favourite Food: Italian
Hobbies: Running, travelling, reading, tennis
Became a mentor because… he is looking to help students who were in the same boat as him last year. He found the advice of his senior very useful and believes that it could be beneficial to the newcomers.
Best way to get in touch: Facebook Messenger
SOMANA ALIFavourite Food: Pizza
Hobbies: Dancing, reading story books, cooking, travelling different countries and tasting various foods
Became a mentor because… she loves to exchange innumerable knowledge and ideas
Best way to get in touch: Email or WhatsApp
Somana always appreciates open communication by which not only she but others might also be benefitted!
CH AREEB AHMEDFavourite Food: Meat (chicken, fish and beef) and pasta
Hobbies: Electronics, travelling, internet, hunting
Became a mentor because… he wants to help new students with his experience
Best way to get in touch: WhatsApp
Areeb has been working at HPSN Chair for the past 8 months, interested students can seek his guidance!
JENEFA KANNA (JEN/JEN JO)Favourite Food: Dal Makhni-Naan-Chicken, pasta, lasagna
Hobbies: Music and everything about it, writing, travelling, reading, Netflix
Became a mentor because… she wants to help her juniors and would like to provide a more welcoming atmosphere
Best way to get in touch: WhatsApp, SMS, call, Facebook Messenger, Instagram
Jenefa is always up for coffee, cakes, and good conversation
SHEIKH FAIZAN QURESHI (FAIZAN)Favourite Food: Rice fried with Indian spices
Hobbies: Going to the park, watching TV shows, learning languages, cooking, meeting new people
Became a mentor because… he wants to help new students with the doubts and problems they might face in a foreign country
Best way to get in touch: WhatsApp
Faizan wants you to feel free with him as he is happy to know you and to help!
MAUDOOD AHMEDFavourite Food: Biryani, Butter Chicken, Döner
Hobbies: Cricket, singing, cooking, gym, football
Became a mentor because… he is happy to help new people in Dresden because some of his seniors have helped him out very clearly through all the ups and downs, so he wants to forward the legacy
Best way to get in touch: WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger
SARANYA RAMASAMY SUBBIAH
A mystery mentor! Talk to Saranya to find out more about her
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM
Sign up for your mentor by 23:59 of October 11, 2017 at the link below:
https://doodle.com/poll/6ccdh6duicd7kqvp
If you encounter any difficulties or have other concerns, please let Khrystyna know.
WELCOME EVENT
Potluck style – We ask you please bring a dish from your home to share!
FSRET will provide light refreshments and drinks.
18:30October 12, 2017BAR 218
Join us and enjoy an informal evening with your fellow students, mentors, and Faculty staff before the semester kicks off!
A great chance to make new friends and network with the Faculty in a relaxed setting!
THANK YOUAND WELCOME TO TU DRESDEN!