University of Dubai holds ASMP Networking Event

The University of Dubai (UD) recently organized a networking day for undergraduates and alumni to enhance the students’ education experience and promote professional development as part of UD’s Alumni Student Mentoring Program (ASMP). 

Ms. Evina H, Managing Director and primary Trainer/Consultant at mindXCEL, was the guest speaker and discussed with both alumni and students topics such as overcoming lack of commitment, voluntary work, benefits of the program and shared some ideas on how to be a successful mentor. 

She presented some exercises and real-life situation and discussed with the students how to deal with the situation with their best skills and knowledge. 

Amina El Marzak, Director of Student and Alumni Affairs, said, “We would like to thank both students and UD alumni who attended the networking day with Ms. Evina. This event represents an excellent platform for mentors and mentees to meet, share ideas and experiences and most importantly learn from a professional guest speaker, about the best practices for mentoring. I am sure that many of our alumni will benefit from the program which they can use and apply at work. Our undergraduates will be able to enhance their academic and personal experiences.” 

Participants to the ASMP program continue to increase year by year. The Internship and Career Development Center (ICDC) collaborated with the UD Alumni Association (UDAA) to initiate the ASMP program in 2009. The ASMP was created to benefit both the mentor and the student. The mentor can take satisfaction in realizing his or her knowledge is going to benefit a student of their alma mater. In addition, mentors learn leadership skills and are given a chance to reconnect with UD students on a personal level.