There are 10 spots available for Leiden University students and PhD candidates. You will take part in nine online sessions and in between, will work on assignments with your team.

By participating, you will:

• Apply your theoretical knowledge in the real world;
• Explore how students from other disciplines perceive the world and learn the unique perspectives of your own studies;
• Experience a different type of learning environment from the traditional lecture;
• Develop prototypes that address real challenges to student engagement.
• Meet students from across Europe, have fun together and experience something new!

Professional staff, academic employees and students can act as mentors. In this role, you will support one or two teams by helping them to connect with each other and organise their work. You’ll also help create a friendly, supportive environment where team members feel comfortable and safe to express themselves and contribute to the process.

You won’t do this alone. As a mentor, you’ll be supported by programme coordinators. You’ll also join a Mentor Community where you can ask other mentors questions, talk about challenges and share best practices. Finally, there will be a 90-minute training session between 23 February and 5 March.

In return for your efforts, you will:

• Gain experience in facilitation and team leadership
• Develop intercultural, organisational and communication skills
• Make international connections.
• Strengthen your CV with a certificate and digital badge.

To be a mentor you’ll need approximately two hours per week. You should be able to attend most (preferably all) sessions when you are applying, but we do understand that life happens and you might not be available for every single one.