Mentoring-Programm

This year's application phase runs from 5th of October to 20th of November 2026. Interested students should record a short video of themselves (3-5min) and send it to mentoringfh-aachen.de together with the signed data protection consent form. You can use the following questions for orientation:

1. Please introduce yourself briefly.

Who are you, what are you studying, and which semester are you in?

2. Why would you like to take part in the mentoring programme?

What do you personally hope to gain from this exchange?

3. Where do you see yourself at the moment on your career path?

Are there any sectors, companies or roles that particularly interest you, or are you still exploring your options?

4. What topics would you like to discuss with your mentor?

For example, starting your career, job applications, work placements, career planning, work-life balance or personal development.

5. Is there anything else we should know about you to help ensure a good match?

On the basis of the application, mentors and mentees will be specifically matched with each other, according to their interests and goals.
At the end of each year, all mentees receive a certificate of participation, which they can use, for example, in job applications.

Have you ever missed orientation during your studies? In the FH Aachen Alumni Mentoring Programme, graduates now have the chance to give exactly this support back. As a mentor, you will accompany students from the 3rd semester onwards in individual 1:1 or 1:2 support, with your own experiences, personal insights and practical tips for the path after graduation.

This year's application phase runs from 5th of October to 20th of November 2026. For applying, please record a short video of yourself (3-5min) and send it to mentoringfh-aachen.de together with the signed data protection consent form. You can use the following questions for orientation:

1. Please introduce yourself briefly.

Who are you, where do you currently work, and what career path have you followed so far?

2. Why would you like to become a mentor?

What motivates you to support students on their journey?

3. How much time can you commit to the mentoring programme?

In our experience, mentees and mentors usually meet about once a month, or less frequently if needed.

4. What experiences or skills would you particularly like to pass on?

In which areas can you support mentees?

5. What do you hope to gain from a successful mentoring relationship?

What are your expectations of the collaboration?

6. What makes you stand out as a mentor?

How would you describe your communication style or the way you support people?

7. How many mentees could you mentor?

We recommend 1–2.

8. Would you be happy with a mentoring match in English?

We also always have a number of applicants from English-speaking degree programmes, e.g. GBE.

9. Is there anything we should know about you to ensure the best possible match?

On the basis of the application, mentors and mentees will be specifically matched with each other, according to their interests and goals.
 At the end of the year, all mentors receive a certificate as proof of their voluntary work.

Malek Omairat is 25 years old, is studying Global Business and Economics and is currently writing his Bachelor's thesis.

Why did you apply for the programme?
I have wanted the opportunity to work alongside someone who is already established in their career for a long time, so I had to take this chance. I was also particularly impressed by the remarkable careers of the alumni. Some of them fulfil major roles at the world's largest global companies, which gives them inspiring insights.

Your tip for future mentees?
I would definitely recommend deciding in favour of an application! The chances of being assigned a mentor are good. It's important to take the time to clearly state your own professional interests and strengths, as this will be taken into account when assigning pairs.

Emelie Padtberg is studying Business Law in her 5th semester at FH Aachen.

What was the motivation behind your application and how did your mentor help you specifically?
I think it's great to have the opportunity to exchange ideas with someone who is already in professional life. As a student, I hoped to gain valuable tips for the future from my mentor's personal and professional experience. I found the open dialogue with my mentor particularly valuable. She was always able to give me helpful tips when I had questions on various topics. My mentor helped me the most in recognising more clearly which professional focus I would like to pursue in the long term. In addition to her own experience, I was also able to benefit from my mentor's contacts.

What would you recommend to students who are considering applying for the mentoring programme?
I recommend every student to apply for the mentoring programme. It is a great opportunity to exchange ideas with successful alumni and receive support with any questions relating to professional or personal development. The exchange with the other mentees and mentors at the kick-off event is also a great opportunity to expand your network.

Marie-Sophie Creutz was a mentor in the first and second cohort and held an application workshop for the mentees.

"As a student, I always wished for a mentoring programme like this to help me find my bearings and gain valuable inspiration from others. It's all the nicer to now be part of this programme myself, to be able to pass on my own experiences and accompany mentees on their journey. What is particularly enriching for me is not only the opportunity to share my knowledge, but also to gain new perspectives from the mentees' questions and thoughts. I was very pleased to be able to help organise an application workshop this year. It's a great example of how versatile and inspiring the programme is for both sides."