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	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 4: Match international students with peer‑mentors based on shared interests or study fields. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 4: Match international students with peer‑mentors based on shared interests or study fields. <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 5: Provide an orientation session or handbook for peer‑mentors. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 5: Provide an orientation session or handbook for peer‑mentors. <br/>
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	During the programme: <br/>		During the programme: <br/>
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	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: During the programme, support peer‑mentors and mentees through regular check‑ins. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: During the programme, support peer‑mentors and mentees through regular check‑ins. <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Encourage participation in intercultural events and group activities. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Encourage participation in intercultural events and group activities. <br/>

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	<b>Budget description:</b> <br/>		<b>Budget description:</b> <br/>
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>- Cost for the Organising Institution: No direct costs required, but universities should approve a list of mentoring activities that align with institutional resources and support structures.</li>		<li>Cost for the Organising Institution: No direct costs required, but universities should approve a list of mentoring activities that align with institutional resources and support structures.</li>
	<li>- Business model of the activity: Peer‑mentoring is a voluntary activity but can be incentivised through academic recognition or social engagement opportunities.</li>		<li>Business model of the activity: Peer‑mentoring is a voluntary activity but can be incentivised through academic recognition or social engagement opportunities.</li>
	<li>- Budget Type / Sources of Revenue:		<li>Budget Type / Sources of Revenue:
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	<li>Institutional support (if any).</li>		<li>Institutional support (if any).</li>

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	=== Non-mandatory items ===		=== Non-mandatory items ===
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	<li>Successful examples of this recipe (already implemented and proven to be easily replicable):</li>		<li>Successful examples of this recipe (already implemented and proven to be easily replicable)</li>
	<li>Buddy activity at IPG: https://politecnicoguarda.pt/ensino/mobilidade/</li>		<li>Buddy activity at IPG: https://politecnicoguarda.pt/ensino/mobilidade/</li>
	<li>Buddy programme at UPNA: https://www.unavarra.es/mentoria/buddy-programme?languageId=1<li>		<li>Buddy programme at UPNA: https://www.unavarra.es/mentoria/buddy-programme?languageId=1<li>
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	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 5: Provide an orientation session or handbook for peer‑mentors. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 5: Provide an orientation session or handbook for peer‑mentors. <br/>
	During the programme: <br/>		During the programme: <br/>
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	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: During the programme, support peer‑mentors and mentees through regular check‑ins. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: During the programme, support peer‑mentors and mentees through regular check‑ins. <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Encourage participation in intercultural events and group activities. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Encourage participation in intercultural events and group activities. <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 3: Monitor the impact of the programme through student feedback. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 3: Monitor the impact of the programme through student feedback. <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 4: Encourage students to reflect on their experience to foster further engagement with internationalisation initiatives. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 4: Encourage students to reflect on their experience to foster further engagement with internationalisation initiatives. <br/>
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	After completion: <br/>		After completion: <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: After completion, issue a certificate of participation to active peer‑mentors.<br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: After completion, issue a certificate of participation to active peer‑mentors.<br/>

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	<li>Organise social and cultural activities for mentees and mentors.</li>		<li>Organise social and cultural activities for mentees and mentors.</li>
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	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Advisor in Internationalisation (if ~~available~~):		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Advisor in Internationalisation (if there is such a person in the university):
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>Ensure that peer‑mentoring aligns with the university’s overall internationalisation strategy.</li>		<li>Ensure that peer‑mentoring aligns with the university’s overall internationalisation strategy.</li>
	<li>Provide insights on institutional best practices for peer support and cultural adaptation.</li>		<li>Provide insights on institutional best practices for peer support and cultural adaptation.</li>
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	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Pedagogical Engineers (if ~~available~~):		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Pedagogical Engineers (if there is such a person in the university):
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	<li>Assist in designing digital resources and mentoring frameworks to enhance the programme.</li>		<li>Assist in designing digital resources and mentoring frameworks to enhance the programme.</li>
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	<b>Recipe steps:</b> <br/>		<b>Recipe steps:</b> <br/>
	<ul>		Before implementation: <br/>
	~~<li>~~[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: Develop a framework for the mentoring programme, outlining its goals and expected outcomes.</li>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: Develop a framework for the mentoring programme, outlining its goals and expected outcomes. <br/>
	~~<li>~~[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Establish selection criteria for peer‑mentors.</li>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Establish selection criteria for peer‑mentors. <br/>
	~~<li>~~[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 3: Recruit mentors through institutional communication channels and student associations.</li>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 3: Recruit mentors through institutional communication channels and student associations. <br/>
	~~<li>~~[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 4: Match international students with peer‑mentors based on shared interests or study fields.</li>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 4: Match international students with peer‑mentors based on shared interests or study fields. <br/>
	~~<li>~~[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 5: Provide an orientation session or handbook for peer‑mentors.</li>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 5: Provide an orientation session or handbook for peer‑mentors. <br/>
	<li>[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 6: During the programme, support peer‑mentors and mentees through regular check‑ins.</li>		During the programme: <br/>
	~~<li>~~[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 7: Encourage participation in intercultural events and group activities.</li>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: During the programme, support peer‑mentors and mentees through regular check‑ins. <br/>
	~~<li>~~[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 8: Monitor the impact of the programme through student feedback.</li>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Encourage participation in intercultural events and group activities. <br/>
	~~<li>~~[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 9: Encourage students to reflect on their experience to foster further engagement with internationalisation initiatives.</li>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 3: Monitor the impact of the programme through student feedback. <br/>
	<li>[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 10: After completion, issue a certificate of participation to active peer‑mentors.</li>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 4: Encourage students to reflect on their experience to foster further engagement with internationalisation initiatives. <br/>
	~~<li>~~[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 11: Gather testimonials and best practices for future improvements.</~~li>~~		After completion: <br/>
	~~<li~~>[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step ~~12:~~ Promote success stories to encourage future participation.</~~li>~~		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: After completion, issue a certificate of participation to active peer‑mentors.<br/>
	~~</ul~~>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Gather testimonials and best practices for future improvements.<br/>[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 3 Promote success stories to encourage future participation.<br/>
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	<b>Budget description:</b> <br/>		<b>Budget description:</b> <br/>
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	~~<b>~~Non-mandatory items:</b> <~~br/~~>
	Successful examples of this recipe (already implemented and proven to be easily replicable):<br/>		=== Non-mandatory items ===
	Buddy activity at IPG: [https://politecnicoguarda.pt/ensino/mobilidade/]<br/>		<ul>
	Buddy programme at UPNA: [https://www.unavarra.es/mentoria/buddy-programme?languageId=1]<br/>		<li>Successful examples of this recipe (already implemented and proven to be easily replicable):</li>
			<li>Buddy activity at IPG: https://politecnicoguarda.pt/ensino/mobilidade/</li>
			<li>Buddy programme at UPNA: https://www.unavarra.es/mentoria/buddy-programme?languageId=1<li>
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Category of recipe: Internationalisation through national and international students.

Objective: Encouraging local students to actively participate in internationalisation; engaging in international experiences beyond physical mobility; fostering peer mentorship to enhance the experience of incoming international students; creating a supportive environment where local students share knowledge and cultural insig..."

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Category of recipe: Internationalisation through national and international students. 
 
Objective: Encouraging local students to actively participate in internationalisation; engaging in international experiences beyond physical mobility; fostering peer mentorship to enhance the experience of incoming international students; creating a supportive environment where local students share knowledge and cultural insights; developing global competence and employability skills. 
 
Short description: 
 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] This initiative boosts the involvement of local students in internationalisation by encouraging them to become peer‑mentors for incoming international students. 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] As “buddy friends,” local students support international peers during their mobility by assisting with daily life tasks (e.g., shopping, translation, healthcare, scheduling). 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] The mentoring experience fosters intercultural exchange through storytelling, testimonials, and multimedia sharing (e.g., videos, photos). 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Additionally, returning mobility students can act as mentors, sharing insights about their experiences abroad—including accommodation tips, academic expectations, and cultural adaptation. 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] This peer‑driven support system enhances the mobility experience, promotes inclusion, and encourages future participation in international programmes.
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Academic recognition: 
Official recognition of the peer‑mentor role in the Diploma Supplement. Optional certification of participation may be included in students’ academic or professional portfolios. 
 
Level of difficulty: Easy 
 
Calendar and time needed:
<ul>
<li>The programme should be implemented every academic year.</li>
<li>Peer‑mentoring can take place before, during, and after the mobility period to provide continuous support.</li>
<li>Institutions may set fixed time frames for matching mentors with incoming students, typically at the start of each semester.</li>
</ul>
 
Cost summary: Not applicable. 
 
Language and level required: B1–B2 level in the university’s main language or English is recommended. 
 
Roles and Responsibilities: 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] International Relations Officers (or UNITA Office):
<ul>
<li>Oversee and promote the peer‑mentoring initiative.</li>
<li>Manage student matching and maintain a record of mentor activities.</li>
<li>Provide training and guidance for peer‑mentors.</li>
</ul>
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Professors (if involved in coordinating the initiative):
<ul>
<li>Encourage participation and integrate peer‑mentoring into broader internationalisation efforts.</li>
</ul>
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Student associations:
<ul>
<li>Help recruit and engage students in the programme.</li>
<li>Organise social and cultural activities for mentees and mentors.</li>
</ul>
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Advisor in Internationalisation (if available):
<ul>
<li>Ensure that peer‑mentoring aligns with the university’s overall internationalisation strategy.</li>
<li>Provide insights on institutional best practices for peer support and cultural adaptation.</li>
</ul>
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Pedagogical Engineers (if available):
<ul>
<li>Assist in designing digital resources and mentoring frameworks to enhance the programme.</li>
<li>Support innovation in mentoring methodologies and ensure alignment with pedagogical goals.</li>
</ul>
 
Ingredients: 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Proactive students willing to engage in internationalisation. 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Student associations to facilitate integration activities. 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Language courses to support communication between mentors and mentees. 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Mobility students as both mentors and mentees. 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Cultural activities to strengthen interaction and community‑building. 
[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Institutional recognition framework for peer‑mentoring activities. 
 
Recipe steps: 
<ul>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 1: Develop a framework for the mentoring programme, outlining its goals and expected outcomes.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 2: Establish selection criteria for peer‑mentors.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 3: Recruit mentors through institutional communication channels and student associations.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 4: Match international students with peer‑mentors based on shared interests or study fields.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 5: Provide an orientation session or handbook for peer‑mentors.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 6: During the programme, support peer‑mentors and mentees through regular check‑ins.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 7: Encourage participation in intercultural events and group activities.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 8: Monitor the impact of the programme through student feedback.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 9: Encourage students to reflect on their experience to foster further engagement with internationalisation initiatives.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 10: After completion, issue a certificate of participation to active peer‑mentors.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 11: Gather testimonials and best practices for future improvements.</li>
<li>[[File:Square_blue.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 12: Promote success stories to encourage future participation.</li>
</ul>
 
Budget description: 
<ul>
<li>- Cost for the Organising Institution: No direct costs required, but universities should approve a list of mentoring activities that align with institutional resources and support structures.</li>
<li>- Business model of the activity: Peer‑mentoring is a voluntary activity but can be incentivised through academic recognition or social engagement opportunities.</li>
<li>- Budget Type / Sources of Revenue:
<ul>
<li>Institutional support (if any).</li>
<li>Erasmus+ programme funding (for related internationalisation activities).</li>
<li>Student associations’ funding (if they organise social events for peer‑mentors and mentees).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
 
Non-mandatory items: 
Successful examples of this recipe (already implemented and proven to be easily replicable): 
Buddy activity at IPG: [https://politecnicoguarda.pt/ensino/mobilidade/] 
Buddy programme at UPNA: [https://www.unavarra.es/mentoria/buddy-programme?languageId=1] 
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	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 5: Provide an orientation session or handbook for peer‑mentors. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 5: Provide an orientation session or handbook for peer‑mentors. <br/>
	During the programme: <br/>		During the programme: <br/>
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	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: During the programme, support peer‑mentors and mentees through regular check‑ins. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: During the programme, support peer‑mentors and mentees through regular check‑ins. <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Encourage participation in intercultural events and group activities. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 2: Encourage participation in intercultural events and group activities. <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 3: Monitor the impact of the programme through student feedback. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 3: Monitor the impact of the programme through student feedback. <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 4: Encourage students to reflect on their experience to foster further engagement with internationalisation initiatives. <br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 4: Encourage students to reflect on their experience to foster further engagement with internationalisation initiatives. <br/>
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	After completion: <br/>		After completion: <br/>
	[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: After completion, issue a certificate of participation to active peer‑mentors.<br/>		[[File:Square_blue.png\|10px\|link=\|baseline]] Step 1: After completion, issue a certificate of participation to active peer‑mentors.<br/>