Support Programs for US Minority & International Students
The Mosaic Buddy Mentoring Program
We recognize that the needs of US minority and international students are both similar to those of any other students and just as often different. In an effort to provide a supportive atmosphere for our new students, so that they will have a positive academic and social experience at the Mount, we have developed the Mosaic Buddy Mentoring Program for our incoming US minority and international students. While students who opt to participate in this mentoring program are highly encouraged to establish meaningful connections with one another through several sponsored social activities and other means, the primary objective is to create a forum for minority and international students to connect, interact, and support each other, while developing a sense of belonging with the entire campus community.
The Mosaic Buddy mentors are veteran students who know the “ins” and “outs” of the Mount, and are willing to help others by fostering a big brother/big sister relationship with their assigned mosaic buddy to help them during their first year transition to the university .
Germain Bryant '05 (Left) and Patrick Atangana ‘04'05 |
The benefits of this program are valuable for both mentors and mentee. Students participate in various fun-filled, free activities and events throughout the year. They meet new friends; learn and experience the mentoring relationship; having the opportunity to become a mentor later.
Germain Bryant, from Clinton , Maryland , found he was not alone at the Mount the day he met Patrick Atangana, Finance major from Douala , Cameroon , Africa .
Student Quote (Germain Bryant):
“When I first got here I was apprehensive (but) the Mosaic Buddy Program automatically gives you somebody to talk to; you don't feel alone. Patrick was the first person I met here, and talking to Patrick, I realized I might as well take the world by storm because no one's going to do it for me. Every time I talk to him, he genuinely wants to know how I'm doing. He gives advice and really cares.”
 AngelaJones '07 (left) and Aba Assiaw-Dufu ‘08 |
Student Quote ( Aba Assiaw-dufu):
In regard to the Mosaic Mentoring Program, Aba said, “the first time I came to this school I had someone to talk to about almost anything. I have a great relationship with Angie, because she is very honest, kind, patient, very nice and a great dancer.”
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