\u2013 What can you advise other mentors?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 I want to say only one thing: they have to be able to be close with your mentee, so that they have the trust and want to share with you regarding something very important. And you can\u2019t abuse this information, because it is their own world. You treat them with respect.<\/p>\n \u2013 What are your main life values?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 In general, life allows us achieving everything we want. It is really valuable, profound and meaningful. That is all its attractiveness. Any experience, good or bad, makes us live a full-on life and develop. Some people are afraid of interaction with the outside world and live in their own little world. Be fearless, be thriving!<\/p>\n \u2013 What is the most important for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 In my social life, my family is the most important, and in my professional life \u2013 my career and my dreams. When I was a freshman, I faced many problems. I solved them successfully. It gave me strength and confidence. So now I help other freshmen. I am a person who will never leave anyone in trouble. Maybe that is why I started working with those who have just started studying at TNMU. I try to help solve their problems and try to give them a right advice for learning and life. Some girls are very nice and kind to me. I treat them like my younger sisters. I help without any expectation of gratitude or profit. Being a mentor was my conscious choice.<\/p>\n Yanina Chaikivska, TNMU Press Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n Photos by Kranj Ashvinbhai Gosai<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nKranj Ashvinbhai Gosai\u00a0<\/strong>(group IM 254), a student from India, is one of the most successful mentors of TNMU. Her name means a rare bird in Tibet, which is mentioned in the spiritual books of India. She told us about her mentoring experience.<\/p>\n \u2013 Why did you decide to become a mentor?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 I like to be helpful to others. I willingly help people. This year, I support girls from other countries to buy jackets and boots so that they can feel comfortable in winter. I organize local shopping tours so that the students know where they can buy the necessary foods, goods, equipment. I also explain how to book a taxi.<\/p>\n \u2013 What have you taught the freshmen?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 I have taught the girls how to organize their lives in Ukraine without their parents\u2019 help, how to treat people, be friendly to their classmates and roommates. I also explain them how to manage their time, because they have classes, prepare food, clean their room or apartment. In the beginning of their new life it is very difficult to organize your own time to manage everything timely.<\/p>\n \u2013 What difficulties do the students face with?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 Mostly, the difficulties are regarding studying and exams, but there are also some personal issues. I share all the information about exams and studying. I tell them my experience and my mistakes and ways to solve a situation. To my mind, it is important to share thoughts, experiences and problems with each other. Support really helps. I share only my own experience. I really hope that this is useful to someone and helps them find their own way.<\/p>\n \u2013 What were your expectations for this project?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 I thought that a mentor is an official of the university who supports and accompanies freshmen. In my case, it is girls. And it is easier for girls to share their concerns with a girl.<\/p>\n \u2013 How do you communicate with the group?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013 During my first days as a mentor, I arranged a meeting with the girls. During such meetings I can support and give them feedback, learn more about them. In my opinion, no girl should feel lonely, so I created a group on WhatsApp to communicate. This is the way we stay in touch. Our meetings take place every 10 days. We always find interesting topics to discuss.<\/p>\n