Mentoring

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2 November 20269 min read

Recommendation letter for a scholarship: who to ask, when, and what Chevening, DAAD and others require

Academic or professional referee, timing, preparation, the format required by Chevening, the DAAD, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission or the WAAW Foundation, who sends the letter, and a model message to ask for it.

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Finding a mentor in the diaspora: choosing one, writing to them, preparing your exchanges

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2 November 20269 min read

Finding a mentor in the diaspora: choosing one, writing to them, preparing your exchanges

A diaspora mentor has walked the path you are starting: studies, scholarship, visa, first job. What they can and cannot do, how to choose one on Compatri, what to write first, and how to prepare each exchange.

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Becoming a volunteer mentor in the diaspora: why, how much time, how

Mentoring

2 November 20269 min read

Becoming a volunteer mentor in the diaspora: why, how much time, how

Have you been through studying abroad? An hour a month can change a year for a young person back home. Why get involved, how much time to plan, good practice, the limits of volunteering, and creating your profile on Compatri.

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