International Student Mentors Association
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- ISMA
- Purpose:
- The International Student Mentors Association (ISMA) is an organization which helps international students adjust to American culture and to the enormous environment of Texas A&M University! We do this by pairing international students (mentees) with a mentor to help them out whenever needed, and through a variety of socials and road trips throughout the semester! Whenever needed, ISMA also serves as a support organization for International Student Services (ISS) at the International Student Conference and throughout the academic year!
- Year Founded:
- Spring 2005
- Membership Dues:
- Mentors: $45 per semester; Mentees: $10 per semester
- Admits Members:
- September&January
- Meeting Locations:
- On-Campus
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Emma Thomas
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- emmagracethomas@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 870-918-5188
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- http://ismatamu.com
- Organization E-mail Address:
- ismamentors@gmail.com
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- General (No College)
- Non-Academic Department:
- Other
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 100-300
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 3-5 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Application Only
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Once per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Once per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Three or more times per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Hosting Conferences:
- Never
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per semester
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Once per semester
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Three or more times per semester
- Domestic US Travel:
- Never
- International Travel:
- Never