Project AIM: International Student Success

AIM for a successful transition into your freshmen and/or sophomore year of college with Project AIM!

Project AIM

Mission

Project AIM is a peer-mentoring program that promotes student success by supporting student engagement, community-building, personal development, and retention of first year and second year international students.  ​

​Through a social and intellectual learning environment beyond the classroom, Project AIM supports student success with five learning pillars: Acclimation to the University, Leadership/Career Development, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Awareness/Appreciation, Academic Achievement, and an increased Sense of Belonging.

​Programs and Services

  • Individual/Group Interactions with Mentors: Peer mentors offer consistent academic, social, cultural, and personal support to their mentees, including practice speaking English via all possible communication channels and in-person meetings. 
  • Connections with Peers: Peer mentors invite mentees and their friends to get together regularly for networking and social expansion, which help build a stronger sense of belonging at St. John’s. 
  • Academic Success and Career/Leadership Development: Peer mentors offer individual coaching and guidance to mentees on academic achievements, career preparation, and leadership development utilizing campus resources.
  • Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Awareness/Appreciation: Peer mentors invite mentees to participate in on-campus, cross-cultural events, diversity and equity training, and DiverCity activities in New York City, which celebrates the diversity and inclusion of our students and our nation.
  • Vincentian Mission and Social Action: Peer mentors and mentees conduct community service projects as a group to experience the Vincentian tradition of serving the poor and taking action to better society.
  • Immigration Regulations Workshops: Peer mentors and mentees with F-1 or J-1 status are invited to immigration regulations workshops presented by the University international student advisors and immigration attorneys, who discuss CPT, OPT, H1B, Traveling, Maintaining Status, and other updated immigration regulations and policies related to SEVP and SEVIS.

Register to Become A Mentee NOW!

Please click the link: 

Project AIM Mentee Registration Form

More info about Project AIM, please contact:
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (718) 990-2011
Office Location: D'Angelo Center Room 1241