Q&A
Our tutoring and mentoring program, within the framework of the project, represents a support initiative designed for higher education students.
The mentoring component connects experienced mentors with students who need guidance and direction in academic or professional fields.
The tutoring component connects senior students with first-year students, in order to help new students feel more confident and comfortable in the university environment.
Mentor – an experienced and trustworthy advisor who provides students with experience, guidance, and professional support.
Mentee – a university student whose mentor helps them develop new skills and achieve learning goals.
Tutor – a senior university student who provides support and assistance to first-year students.
Tutee – a first-year student who needs additional support in adapting to the university environment, obtaining information, and planning their studies.
During the selection process, we take your wishes and preferences into account; however, the final pairings are formed based on academic or professional needs, fields of study, and available free time.
In this way, we offer the most effective and personalized match for you.
The selection of pairs is carried out through a special procedure. The program takes into account the participants’ academic fields, the professional experience of the tutor and mentor, the availability of both parties, and their specific needs.
This approach ensures that mentor–mentee and tutor–tutee pairs are as effective as possible, well-matched, and oriented toward success.
No, our program is open to all students who need academic or professional support. Whether it is overcoming difficulties or simply improving the learning experience, mentoring and tutoring can benefit everyone.
We offer mentoring and tutoring across a wide range of subjects and topics common in higher education institutions. The specific support depends on the availability of mentors and tutors.
At this stage, 12 mentoring and tutoring schemes have been developed, including:
- Professional mentoring
- Mentoring for internally displaced and relocated students
- Business and startup mentoring
- Green Deal mentoring
- Local government mentoring
- Mentoring for future teachers
- Digital tutoring/mentoring
- First-year student tutoring
- Gender mentoring (women in science)
- International orientation tutoring for outgoing students
- Buddy tutoring (international students, cultural and religious diversity)
- Mentoring for students with disabilities
The frequency of meetings depends on the tutee’s needs and the tutor’s availability. Usually, meetings are more frequent at the beginning of the program, and later the tutor and tutee maintain regular contact and meet as needed.
As a rule, the collaboration between mentor and mentee, as well as tutor and tutee, lasts approximately 6 months. However, if both parties express a desire, the partnership can continue beyond one semester.
No, participation in our tutoring and mentoring program is completely free for students within the framework of the project.
It is preferable to join the program at the beginning of the semester; however, applications from mentors and mentees are accepted throughout the entire academic year.
Rest assured, we will try to match you with a suitable partner as soon as possible.
By joining our program, you will be able to improve your academic performance, develop learning skills, increase your confidence, and become an active member of a supportive and friendly university community.
If any problem or question arises in the mentoring or tutoring relationship, you can contact your university’s Tutoring and Mentoring Center at any time via email: mentoring@gtu.ge.
The center ensures that your inquiry will be reviewed promptly, carefully, and in full confidentiality. In addition, after each mentoring and tutoring session, the mentee will receive an evaluation questionnaire.
Yes, we welcome feedback from both mentors and mentees. We regularly collect feedback to improve the effectiveness and quality of the program.
To join the program or obtain additional information, you can visit our website or contact the Tutoring and Mentoring Center at mentoring@gtu.ge. You can also read more about the program on the relevant page of our website.
To become a mentor, you need to submit an application through a designated platform during the mentor recruitment period. Pay attention to published announcements and instructions. We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals who are ready to dedicate their time to supporting students and contributing to their success.