Mentor program a chance to always receive help when you need it What is a mentor? Each group of first years gets two or three mentors. A mentor is an older student who is volunteering to help their assigned group of students by answering their questions, guiding them through their school year and helping to solve problems that might occur. The mentors are there so that you could turn to them when you don t know how to get to a particular class, want to receive tips on how to prepare for a certain exam, or are simply curious where to have a good lunch in Kaunas. When and how will I be able to talk to them? Your mentors will make sure to contact you, their assigned students, to set up group meetings during which you will be able to ask them questions and listen to their advice on university life. Can I turn to my mentor for help even between meetings? Yes, of course! Your mentor(s) and you will agree on your preferred means of contacting each other and exchange contact details. Feel free to ask them questions and they will help to the best of their ability. If you would like to meet in person and your mentors are available, you can also do that. Will my mentor always be able to help? You have to remember that your mentors are also students, just like you. If they are unable to help you or are studying for an important exam that they have the next day, you can always come to the International office and ask any questions you might have. Also, if your mentors don t have sufficient knowledge to answer your questions, they will most likely direct you to the office, too. Remember: when life at the university gets tough, you don t have to be alone. Contact your mentors, the International office or the psychologist Jevgenij at Jevgenij.Razgulin@lsmuni.lt
Mentor team Let s meet these wonderful mentors that will be at LSMU to help you and your group mates. *MF - Faculty of Medicine, OF - Faculty of Odontology, VMF - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, PF - Faculty of Pharmacy, PHF - Faculty of Public Health. Abhiyaan Malhotra, PHF (Public Health) Hello, I am Abhiyaan Malhotra, Second Year Medical Student, I am originally from India. I have been a mentor since last year and became well equipped with this city and this university so I would like to guide you all through your first year. Any doubts about where you should go to relax after an exam? Or about what are the time tables? Or about what are the locations of the university buildings? Or about the intranet and whom to contact in certain cases, or about anything else, feel free to come and ask me :) Syed Amaan Tariq, MF33 Hello, My name is Amaan, I'm from India. I like meeting new people, traveling, playing and following soccer (yes I call it soccer). It's been one year since I've moved to Lithuania to study medicine before this I was living in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. My first year at LSMU has been like a roller coaster ride. I'd be very glad to help people and answer their queries. Do not hesitate to contact me :) :) Benno Alexander Fiedler, OF11 Dear freshers! In my first year I was happy to have a mentor who showed me places and cleared off questions which made things a lot easier! Last year I myself became a part of the mentorship programme, because I want to make you freshers feel fun and more comfortable. If you have any questions, don t hesitate to ask me or any of my colleagues! See you next year!
Caroline Petersson, VMF14 I'm Caroline, a 23 year old veterinarian student from Sweden. I am in the second year and I love animals just like all the other veterinary students. Do not hesitate to contact me, I will gladly try help you!! Hi Constantin Marc David Heinicke, VMF14 Hey I m Constantin, I am 22 year s old and study in second year Veterinary Medicine. I originate from Germany and in my spare time I like be out in the nature. I wish you amazing start into your studies and feel free to ask me about anything. Debora Studer, OF13 Welcome to LSMU! My name is Debbie Studer and I'm from Switzerland. I'll be a 3rd year medical students (hopefully) when you get here to Kaunas. So please don't hesitate to ask me any kind of questions, I'll do my best to help you as much as possible Ekaterina Biryukova, PF (Pharmacy) Hey! Welcome to our university! I'm Ekaterina Biryukova from Russia. I m studying pharmacy 5th year. Don't hesitate to contact me and ask me any kind of questions. I'm always there for you! Wish all the best in your upcoming studies! Hope that you will like our university.
Elias Ullmann, MF34 Hello, I'm Elias from German. Sometimes Lithuania can be very confusing, especially if you are not yet in the country! Feel free to contact me if you have questions! Emmanuelle Gosselin, MF34 I'm Emma, French medical student who arrived in Kaunas last year. I enjoy sports, music and going out so I would be more than happy to show you around, feel free to contact me to know more about our city! Erika Milišauskaitė, MF33 Hi! My name is Erika and I am going to be a third year medical student. Last year I was also a mentor, so I have skills to make a great team. Please, write me at any time and I will answer all your questions. Erika Segalytė, OF11 Hello guys! I am Erika, 2nd year Odontology student. A whole new page in the book, called "life", is opening for you. And I, as a mentor, will be there for you! Let's make your student's life as colorful as possible. I wish you the best luck!
Evalda Tavares, MF35 My name is Evalda Tavares, I am a 5th year medicine student from Sweden. I would describe myself as a fun Easy going person that loves to laugh. School takes a LOT of My time but when not in school or studying for an exam I like to Cook and bake, knit and crochet. Please contact me if you need any help. I m ready to help you. Gabriele Tvaskus, OF13 Hello! My name is Gabrielė Tvaskus, Gabby for short. I am a third year medical student from the United States. I am involved in various student organizations here at LSMU and I really enjoy participating in university life. If you have any questions about the university, Lithuania or anything at all please feel free to contact me. I look forward to meeting you in the fall! Femi Maria Varghese, MF31 Hey, I'm Femi. I am a second year medical student from India living in England. I love listening to music and travelling to new places. I also love watching cricket and pretty much any Tv series. If you have any questions about the uni or Kaunas don't hesitate to ask me :) Ieva Čelpačenko, MF32 Hey! I'm Ieva (you may call me Eve), 2nd year medicine student from Lithuania, Kaunas. Here's little something about me: prepare to deal with huge passion for knowledge as soon as I meet you. I love to ask questions and answer them, especially about our cultural differences and similarities. My hobbies are: theatre, boxing, books, music and especially seeing new places, experiencing new things.
Jithin Thomas, MF32 Hello there, my name is Jithin Thomas and I am a 4th year medical student here at LSMU. My native place is India but I have been residing in U.K for more than 10 years. As a student, settling into a new country can be daunting task for some. From my previous experience as a mentor, I can safely say that majority of the students adapted and settled in very quickly thanks to the friendly approach of the university. If nonetheless a problems arise, let it be as simple as getting your way around town or if you need help with studies or whatever big, small or silly the issues are, you can always approach me or any of the other mentors. If you have any queries about anything feel free to contact me. Jurgita Kerpytė, MF35 First steps in university journey might be hard, but mentors are always here to help YOU. Born and raised in Kaunas, I can tell you all the secrets about this beautiful city. So let's make your days in Lithuania count! Karim Makarem, MF32 Hello prospective students of LSMU, I will be one of your mentors for the year 2016/2017 and I would be pleased to help and guide you during your first year at LSMU. Hopefully I'll see you soon and we can make the best out of the upcoming year! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns. Thank you and good luck. Marta Tascón, MF30 Hi guys! My name is Marta. I m a second year medical student. If you have any questions or need any help with anything please don t hesitate to email me to this address: marta.tascon.arana@gmail.com I m really excited to meet y all!
Mobby Elizabeth Mathew, OF12 Hello everybody and welcome to our LSMU family! I m really excited that you decided to attend medical school in Lithuania! There is so much in store for you in the upcoming years! Let me tell you a bit about myself, I m Mobby Elizabeth Mathew a current fifth year medic, who was born and raised in Saudi Arabia but, currently resides in England. Having a curious mind has helped me lots as it enabled me to mentor for the past three years. There is so much you can learn and give back when you meet new faces each year. It is a nerve racking decision to study far away from home, where you have to start building relationships and a life from scratch. The best part though, you can start afresh. We as mentors are here to help you with your transition, however long it may take and because we were in your shoes not too long ago, most of what you experience will not sound too foreign to most of us. There are so many activities, places, societies and unions you can join to meet new people and in general get involved. More details will be given as soon as you arrive! Mohamad Chamseddin, MF36 Hi, my name is Mohamad, but my friends call me Moe. I am 20 years old, born and raised in Canada. I love swimming, archery, camping, hiking, diving, and reading. I adore animals and gazing at the stars and nature. I am a 2nd year medical student, soon to be your mentor. Please feel free to ask me for help and/or advice, I would be more than glad to assist you. Until we meet, good luck and take care. Monzir Ahmed, MF29 Hello I m Monzir Ahmed, from Ireland/Sudan. Medicine 4th year. Myself I like to play football, travel, chill with friends, read etc. In your first couple of days/weeks, it s gonna be tough to adapt to life in Lithuania, it s normal. So if you need help with anything, don t hesitate to contact me, i m always available and willing to help :) Neringa Pilkauskaitė, MF36 Hey! My name is Neringa, I am a 4 th year medicine student and I am ready to help you with every question you will have! I have been a mentor for two years, so I have a lot experience to share with you ;) See you soon!
Patricio Alvarez, MF29 Hi future doctors I'm Patrice, I'm in the 4th year of medicine. I would like to know you because for the experiences that you will pass through I've already been. So here you will receive the most honest advices, so feel free to contact with me at any time if you have any questions for more simple that it would be. Did I mention that I like make new friends, know about other cultures, play football and of course medical stuffs? So if you like one of this things we already have something in common :D See you soon! Rik Deemter, MF31 Hey I'm Rik! Currently I am studying in the 3rd year of the international medicine program. As your mentor I will answer to all the questions you might have and try to get you started in university as good as possible! I'm pretty sure that I faced almost every problem that first year students can have and would like to help you to overcome them, so that you can focus on your studies and enjoy your first year in beautiful Lithuania! Shaden Zuhairy, MF30 Hi Guys, My Name is Shaden Zuhairy, I am a 6th year Final Med student. I have been mentoring for over 4 years and currently the most senior mentor on the team and I enjoy every moment of it because if you light a lamp for someone it will also brighten your own path. So feel free to approach me anytime, if you re lost, if u want to talk or simply want to ask me where you can get the best bite to eat ;) Lithuania has become my second home now. Come, let me show you around, take you to the best places in town and share my previous experiences and knowledge. I am very adventurous, love to travel so I can guide you on the ideal locations to visit during your study and this new exciting chapter of your life. Becoming a doctor which opens your doors to many new challenges. Shadi Fallahzadeh, MF34 My name is shadi,i m from iran, i m 2nd year My email address is baraye.id1995@gmail.com I know you are so interested to come and Start studying and u want to know how is Life here far away from family, how u can Be successful in both life and study,so during Summer holidays you can contact me 24/7 And u are so free to ask me any question Dont be shy and dont hesitate pls. I try to do my best for you, Also u can contact me on whatsapp or viber
Thomas Kirsch, VMF13 Who am I? Before I studied Veterinary Medicine I have tried out many things, including 2 other studies (business psychology, brewing and beverage technologies). It took a while to find the right studies. I have travelled a lot to other countries and spend there some time, like China, Australia, Canada and Russia mostly. I also love animals, especially dogs. Why I wanted to be a mentor: It is already my second year as a mentor and I think it s important to help and support the new students with our knowledge, to make the start as easy as possible for them at LSMU and in Kaunas. Imad Boustani, OF12 Heyo! I'm an odontology student who will always have a bit more energy then the next person! Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, about the university or even the city. Wish you all the best and Hakuna Matata!