Supporting the successful transition of international students through mentorship

Description

The project focuses on creating a research-based, practice-informed program that strives to support international students at every point of their education and career growth in Canada. Supporting a successful transition means that international students are retained as higher rates than current trends are showing, and ensuring they are able to pursue a career in Canada after graduating.

The intention of this research project is to provide information, suggestions, and direction to others who may be looking at ways to best support international students at their institution. It can be implemented at an institutional level, or focused on a smaller group. The program features three key stages, all of which can be built as a stand alone program. The aim is to provide every institution with international students a starting point for how they can be supported in their success. Another intention is to elevate the variety of research while also highlighting gaps that call for more work to be done to support international students.

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Student Biography

Becca Gray (she/her) completed her Master of Education from University of British Columbia Okanagan while working at the Student Experience Office supporting students in their transition and leading various student staff teams. Through a variety of experiences over the past decade, Becca has become increasingly passionate about supporting international students as they pursue opportunities to study, work, and live in Canada.