QSuccess Engineering International Student Mentorship is a student peer to peer support program funded by Smith Engineering at Queen's, and facilitated by the University Student Experience Office, QSuccess First-Year Mentorship Program. The QSuccess Engineering International Student Mentorship Program is dedicated to help first year engineering international students with academic, life, and cultural transition. In this program, first year engineering international students (the student mentees) will work one-on-one with upper year engineering students (the student mentors) and gain confidence and skills to be successful in their first-year life. In Smith Engineering, we have an academically strong and culturally diverse student peer mentor team willing to support their mentee buddies over the summer and through their first year.
QSuccess Engineering International Student Mentorship Program is open to all first-year engineering international students and can help you:
Most importantly, our international student mentors have lived through your first year experience in engineering and understand your challenges in the program. Working with an engineering mentor, you'll always have a patient listener with an empathetic mind willing to support you and to celebrate your achievement of your first year in Smith Engineering.
Hi, I'm a third-year Mechatronics engineering student from Brazil! I enjoy bossa nova, skateboarding, and robotics. I'm here to support your journey—helping you adapt, balance responsibilities, and enjoy student life. Reach out anytime! I aim to make your university experience as smooth and meaningful as possible so you can grow confidently and excel in your own goals.
Hello! My name is Norman Mo, I’m an international student from China with interests in hiking, skiing, and engineering. I am happy to support you by offering academic guidance, sharing helpful resources, and providing welcoming environment to help ease your transition into university life.
Hi! I'm Shivam Modi, from Nairobi, Kenya, and a third-year Mechanical Engineering student with a passion for Aerospace. I love photography, discovering new restaurants, and trying out new sports. I understand first-year challenges and as a mentor, I’m here to offer guidance, academic support, and help you feel at home, socially, culturally, and personally - during your first year at Smith Engineering!
Hello! I’m Viren Tated, an international student from India, having experienced schooling in Malaysia. Currently studying Applied Mathematics and Engineering, I'm deeply enthusiastic about immersing myself in different cultures, embarking on exciting travels, embracing sports, and acquiring new skills. I understand the struggles of first year and as your mentor, I'm here to share my experiences, offer guidance, and support your club involvement. Together, let's make your university experience an incredible adventure!
Hey! I'm Mark Wang, I'm currently a third-year computer engineering student. I am Chinese and grew up in Canada. My personal hobbies include any sport, particularly basketball and cooking. I know how overwhelming first year engineering can be, and I'd like to support my mentees in being able to balance their school, personal, and social life successfully.
Hey everyone! I’m Tony Wang, a second-year Electrical Engineering student from Shanghai, China. I attended high school in Canada, so I understand the challenges of adapting to a new education system and the transition into Engineering. In my free time, I love watching films, cooking, and traveling—let’s swap food recommendations! As a mentor, I’ll use my experiences to help you navigate academics, cultural adjustments, and campus life. Excited to support you in your first year!
All engineering international students are required to participate in the mentorship program in the first year. In early July, you will:
You also have the option to terminate a relationship, rematch yourself to another mentor, or opt out from the program during your fist year.
The International Student Mentor program has provided an opportunity for upper year international students and students with international experience to take leadership in student community, to extend help to international peers, and to represent the need of their race and culture in student services and academic administration.
All engineering undergraduate students (second year and above) are welcome to apply and join the mentor team. If interested, you may apply in the month of May each year following the instruction of the job posting sent to your Queen’s student email. If you have any questions about this program and mentor recruitment, please email to engineering.intladvisor@queensu.ca.