Mentorship Program - Projects - Testimonials
Mentorship Program - Projects - Testimonials
Learn more about our mentorship program, our educational experiences and success stories!
Mentorship Program
Mentorship
Our mentorship program is built on the belief that empowering young minds with guidance and support can ignite their potential and shape their future.
At Friends of Botriver we remain committed to nurturing these invaluable mentorship relationships, fostering personal growth, and enabling our mentees to thrive.
Real-Work-Experience
Real-Work-Experience brings successful professionals from various industries to share their career journey and insights with our mentees.
Our mentees have the opportunity to learn about the challenges and opportunities that come with different careers, as well as gain valuable advice and tips for achieving their own career goals.
Get-together’s
Our regular in-person get-together's exemplified the power of the connections between mentors and mentees and the positive impact they have.
UPDATE
We recently celebrated the end of the first round of our mentorship program, marking a milestone as the initial batch of students advanced to university.
It was a momentous occasion, filled with reflections on their achievements and discussions about their future educational paths. We’re incredibly proud of their progress and look forward to welcoming new mentors to help continue this impactful journey.
„I thoroughly enjoy the sessions I have with Antonia. It’s a new experience that continuously broadens my knowledge. Every session feels like a rush of adrenaline. Our conversations cover a variety of topics, and each time I learn something new. I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to have her as my mentor. Her guidance has been invaluable, and I wouldn’t exchange her for the world. Antonia’s mentoring has not only expanded my horizons but also provided me with a deeper understanding of different cultures and perspectives. Her dedication and insights make every session truly enriching.“
Sammy Leigh Orgill - Mentee
“My first meeting of the mentorship program, I was nervous because it was my first experience zooming. I got used to it over time. My first mentor was Elke and she was very presentable and knew what to talk about. I remember our first topic was about how to overcome poverty and it was nice to talk about it. Elke helped me to draw up my own CV and talked with me about the benefits of networking. Over time Max became my mentor. Max and I understand each other a lot because we both like the same things. During our first zoom we shared each other's vision board and it was very interesting to hear what another person's dreams and goals are in life. The mentorship program helps me a lot with my communication skills and made me more confident.”
Franco Patterson - Mentee
„When I started with the mentoring program I was anxious and extremely shy to meet new people. That all changed because I soon realised that with the program I was able to learn that interacting with people from a different country and different cultures is like entering a whole different world. I got the chance to get an insight of how different we live our lives but to each it's fascinating in a different way. I am thankful that I got the chance to be a part of something that makes a difference in the way I interact with people but also forces me to step outside of my comfort zone. Sandra is my mentor and with each of our sessions I get the chance to learn something new about her or where she is from which is totally awesome.“
Erryna Theunissen - Mentee