ISSO and Lincoln Rotary Club #14 have had a long-standing relationship for over 15 years. Every fall, Lincoln Rotary Club #14 hosts the International Student Picnic to welcome new international students. The COVID-19 pandemic changed this tradition to a virtual experience. Recognizing the limitations of a video call in creating a sense of community, Rotary Club #14 brainstormed with the universities to further expand the gathering through a mentorship program between Rotary #14 members and international students. ISSO has worked closely with Rotary Club #14 to create and launch the new mentorship program. More than 20 current and new international students applied to participate in the program. Due to the high amount of applications across participating universities and a limited number of mentors available, 5 students from UNL were chosen for the inaugural launch of the program. Full story
