Mentors

For WCIU’s standard Global Civilization specialization in the M.A. program, each student must have a mentor. A mentor is a qualified local person who is able and willing to supervise the student’s studies. The mentor meets with the student each week, preferably, or at the very least each month. In these meetings the mentor and student discuss the study materials and the mentor advises the student. The mentor administers exams, sending them along with the student’s term papers to WCIU for grading. The mentor also evaluates the student’s weekly work, as part of the grade for each module. Mentors receive a modest stipend for each student they supervise.

 

Mentors should have at least the equivalent degree as that of the degree program in which the students are enrolled. The mentor’s degree should be in field related to that of the student. They also should have a good grasp of English.