Mentorship for International Students Brussels

Are you an international student, looking to start your career path? Join us in the beautiful spaces of Halles-st-Géry for an evening where we will tackle the challenges of preparing to start a career after completing your international studies. We have invited Tamara Makoni, a special guest with expertise in intercultural communication for a talk and facilitated activities that lift the lid on cultural diversity, articulates the challenges of working in an international, cross-cultural environment, and enables you to improve your cross-cultural fluency in both professional and personal situations.

Event Details
📅 Date: November 15, 6 PM
📍 Location: Halles-st-Géry, 1 Place Saint-Géry, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
🍻 Perks: Networking afterwards with a snack treat and a beer (or drink of your choice) on us!

Event Timeline

6:00 - 6:15 PM: Guest arrival and check-in at 23 Place Saint-Géry
6:15 - 6:30 PM: Introduction to the upcoming project, focusing on bridging the gap between graduation and early career opportunities through mentorship
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Interactive session with Tamara Makoni on:

• Understanding culture’s impact on professional and personal life
• Exploring personal and others' cultural backgrounds
• Workplace do's and don'ts for cross-cultural communication
• Ongoing skill development in cross-cultural settings

7:30 PM: Wrap-up and transition to the bar area at Halles Saint-Géry for networking and drinks

Who are we, and what is our mission?
Includder connects international students from diverse backgrounds with mentors, fostering integration and supporting personal and professional growth in an inclusive, empowering way. Our mission is to assist students in bridging the gap between graduation and their first career opportunities through mentorship. By connecting them with experienced professionals who can guide them in transitioning from education to employment, we strive to promote equal opportunities, foster inclusive workplaces, and empower students with limited access to resources for both personal and professional growth.

About Tamara Makoni, our special guest
Tamara, Kazuri's founder and CEO, is a sought after inclusion specialist with broad experience in diversity, equity & inclusion and cross-cultural leadership. Her passion for this stems from growing up across 3 continents, and has deepened through study, travel and working with teams in 30+ countries while leading projects for large multinationals.