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The International Peer Group (IPG) Program

                                                          

Our Mission:

IPG is a cross cultural mentoring program designed to assist all incoming international freshmen in making a smooth transition into university life.  IPG provides both academic and social support in order to engage students in UCI’s vibrant campus life and help them create solid relationships in their new environment.

IPG is based on strong mentor / mentee relationships that encourage cultural exploration as well as academic and personal success.  Through IPG, all students have a chance to create new friendships and develop their skills and knowledge in order to ensure academic, social and professional achievement at UCI. 

Office Hours: IPG mentors are available to meet with mentees in convenient, public places on campus to discuss academic questions and concerns. 

 

Mentor office hours are held during both afternoon and evening hours – at least twice per week. 

 

Mentors provide a variety of academic services including:

 

  • Review class notes
  • Review mentee essays
  • Attend professors’ office hours with mentees
  • Help mentees create assignment / exam schedules
  • Practice English with mentees

Our Approach:

The IPG program includes several types activities which help mentees become adjusted to life at UCI. 

 

Individual / Small Group: These activities help mentees get to know one another and their mentor in a small group setting. 

 

Examples:

  • Mentors and mentees meet for coffee on campus.
  • Mentors show mentees around UCI's campus.
  • Mentors invite mentees to go out with friends.

 

  ***NOW HIRING *** 2012-2013 IPG Mentors & Mentor Coordinators!  Click for application. 

IPG Mentor Job Description

Get your applications in EARLY!  Our first group interview will be on May 21, 2012.

Please DO NOT call us to schedule an interview.  We will contact select applicants through their UCI e-mails only. 

 

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions about the IPG program, please contact Zahra Ahmed, IPG Mentor Coordinator, at ahmedz@uci.edu or (949) 824-6776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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