IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE – Are you interested in becoming a Mentor?

Behind the story of many successful people is the story of a caring committed person who has whispered in their ear “I believe in you.”

The Alumni Affairs Office is currently preparing the “Be A Mentor” program which links NDU students on a one-to-one basis with NDU Alumni. We are looking for Alumni volunteers with established careers to provide current students with support, knowledge, and career guidance and to help bridge the gap between student life and work life.

This is not our own idea. Similar programs at other universities worldwide have had tremendous success. Many students speak of how much they benefited from the program and how much the initiative has boosted their self-confidence, and developed interpersonal communication.

I know that many of our Alumni are willing to be part of the “Be A Mentor” program. However, they have questions that need to be answered: What do I actually do? What kind of relationship should we have? Do I need any special training or skills? The answer to these questions may be summarized as follows: Being a mentor does not need superhuman effort or highly developed skills. All it takes is some time to devote to an NDU student and willingness to listen (by phone) and guide (through e-mail).

At the end of every academic year, a “Mentoring Night” will be organized to vividly illustrate how the program has helped NDU students and to recognize mentors with awards of excellence.

If you as an alumnus or alumna would like to register in this program, please e-mail us at alumni.affairs@ndu.edu.lb – subject: “Be A mentor”. We will provide you with all the details and answer your queries. This program will be posted at the beginning of the fall semester on the NDU website.

The “Be A Mentor” program is looking for financial support. Any individual or organization is welcomed to sponsor the financial stability of the program through endowments.