Mentorship

We are committed to fostering a new generation of bright and responsible Tibetans through mentorship programs

Tibetan students often face major challenges when transitioning to college. Many young Tibetans in Tibet are often unprepared when they first arrive on a college campus. As first-generation students from rural villages, many of them are unaware and poorly equipped to transition smoothly to college life in a major city. Navigating a new environment as a young adult with abundant free time and countless distractions is a given challenge for most college students, but even more so for first-generation students. Although many of these students reached college through sheer determination and perseverance, a significant portion fail to transition successfully to college life. Many end up making poor decisions that ultimately harm their ability to flourish and succeed in college due to lack of role models and mentors to guide and support them. In the face of these challenges, the Machik Mentoring Program offers a strong support system to guide and encourage bright and talented Tibetan students. Through Machik Mentors (MM), mentorship will now be at the center of Machik’s college education support program. While mentorship has always been a priority at Machik, Machik Mentors will provide a systematic program as a bridge to guide and support Tibetan students from Tibet through their college careers. Students will be matched with mentors based on their interests and career goals.

NEEDS

College is often a challenging experience for young adults. This is especially true for rural Tibetan students. Many face added layers of obstacles due to their social and economic background.

PROGRAMS

Machik Mentors (MM) builds on Machik’s continued commitment to invest in Tibetan youth to reach their highest potential. Mentorship is a key bridge in assisting Tibetan youth to grow into empowered individuals who will positively influence their family and community

SERVICES

Machik Mentors is a critical support system for bright and talented young Tibetans in college. Mentors work closely with their mentee(s) and invest in their personal and professional growth. Through long-term mentorship and guidance, the program will foster a thriving community of thoughtful and responsible young Tibetans.