The “Peer Mentoring” project, carried out by Kültür Point, was implemented firstly in the 2017-2018 Academic Year, with the aim of facilitating the first-year experiences of Istanbul Kültür University first-year students, supporting them in adapting to academic life and university students, and helping them embark on the culture and values of Istanbul Kültür University.
 
In this process, where the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students from all departments mentor the first-year students with their knowledge and experience, it is aimed that the first experience at our university will be realized in the most efficient way for our students.

• Number of Mentors in 2017-2018: 200
• Number of Mentors in 2018-2019: 242
• Number of Mentors in 2019-2020: 367
• Number of Mentors in 2020-2021: 132
• Number of Mentors in 2021-2022: 185
• Number of Mentors in 2022-2023: 106
• Number of Mentors in 2023-2024: 156

INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM

Program Duration: 7 months
Matching Method: Mentors and mentees are matched considering the department they are studying.
Starting Date of the Program: September 20th, 2023
Ending Date of the Program: April 1st, 2024
 

MENTOR CRITERIA

• 2nd, 3rd or 4th year students studying in IKU programs,
• Volunteering for 1-2 hours of meeting per week,
• Being in active communication with the mentees through communication channels,
• As an experienced student, helping their new friend to get to know their department and the university, and contributing to their learning motivation,
• Being successful in communication and relationship management,
• Being reliable,
• Participating in the “Mentoring Training Series” given by Kültür Point.

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THE GAINS OF THE MENTORS

• In addition to the basic mentoring training, the opportunity to earn 4 separate documents with 2 separate customized trainings,
• A reference letter specially prepared for our mentors who have successfully completed the mentoring process,
• The chance to be informed about the activities related to the university and the unit beforehand,
•  A unique mentoring experience.

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WHAT DID MENTEES SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAM?

• Any questions we had were answered very nicely. The many question marks in our minds have been cleared, they are more than just a mentor.
• It was amazing to have someone I could reach out to without hesitation, and I have now myself become a mentor.
• I have gained a sincere and helpful group of friends.
• It was great to have someone to ask questions and consult to when I had no knowledge and didn't know anyone in the first days of school. Thank you!
• Having someone to answer and help me about the issues I was wondering and worried about made me feel more secure about the university.
• A mentor is not just a mentor. My mentor both helped me adapt to our school and helped me solve all my problems. The mentoring program should definitely continue as I immensely benefitted from it.
• It enabled me to keep up with the school faster and have information about the department.
• We have the chance to have first-hand information from our friends who have experience with the school and department that we do not know; it is a useful application.