IDA Mentor for students

Are you a student and want to help your career dreams come true? Do you want to mentor a student by providing valuable sparring?

Participate in IDA's free 6-month mentoring program and utilize your potential as either a mentee or a mentor.

Sign up to the waitlist for the Mentor Programme Spring 2026

Join the waitlist Who can participate?

Would you like to join the mentoring program?

After you register and fill out the required information about yourself we will find the right mentor for you.

If you have any questions regarding the mentoring program, please contact our program managers or mentoring consultants.

Join the waitlist Registration process

Programme leader

Lise Dan, lid@ida.dk

Mentoring consultant

Anna Ernst, aned@ida.dk

Mentoring consultant

Sonja Flensborg, sofl@ida.dk

Who can participate in the mentoring program?

Mentees

You are a bachelor’s, diploma or master’s student with 6 months left of your studies at the beginning of the mentoring program.
You commit to a kick-off meeting
When registering, you fill out a profile description so that our mentoring platform can provide you with relevant mentor matches
You choose your mentor from the suggestions and send a request

Mentors

You are a master’s student or have 0-5 years of work experience after graduation
You commit to participating in the IDA Mentor Kick-off
You participate in an annual mandatory IDA Mentor Master Class as long as you are part of the mentor corps
When registering, you fill out a profile description so that our mentor platform can provide you with relevant mentee matches
You accept a mentee yourself from among relevant matches

Note: Travel allowance is offered for the mentor kick-off and masterclass

Why get a mentor?

As a student, a mentor can be an invaluable support, helping you to gain clarity about your ambitions, find direction in your professional development, and achieve greater well-being in your everyday life.

The mentor can also help you create a study plan that aligns with your goals, and help you stay organized and focused. They support you in developing skills and habits that contribute to your overall growth, such as time management, life skills, and effective communication.

Effective communication, clarity, and commitment are the foundation of a successful mentoring relationship. Transparent communication ensures that both mentor and mentee have a shared understanding of goals and expectations. Clarity helps set and achieve goals, while commitment from both parties creates a productive and rewarding experience

To kvinder sidder og snakker udenfor, imens den ene smiler.

5 key benefits of being a mentee in IDA's 6-month mentoring program

Study strategy and technique

Master your strategy and learn effective study techniques tailored to your needs.

Habits

Develop healthy and productive habits, focusing on study and well-being.

Social affiliation

Experience a sense of community and support from peers and mentors. Feeling connected and supported can significantly increase your motivation and overall well-being.

Guidance

Receive personal advice on your journey through the study.

Confidence

Boost your confidence in your study and career decisions.

Masters

Why become a mentor?

Did you know:
If you are a master's student, you can become a mentor for a student at bachelor's or professional bachelor's level.

You can make a huge difference as a mentor. Your experiences are worth gold to a mentee who is looking for sparring on the many doubts and opportunities of their career. By telling them about the paths, shortcuts and detours you have taken during your studies and career choices, you help your mentee turn possible doubts into clarification.

What do you gain?
New learning, insights and perspectives on your own working life and your professionalism.
Opportunity to expand your leadership and coaching skills
Improve your communication skills by communicating your own experiences in a constructive way
A network of other mentors with whom you can spar

Registration process

We have a mentoring platform that suggests matches based on your information.
It is important that you fill out your profile thoroughly so that you only get relevant matches.

For mentees: You fill out your profile with what you would like to work with. Based on your profile, you will be presented with two to three potential mentors, of which you can request one to become your mentor.

For mentors: You fill out your profile with what you can contribute to a mentoring process. As a mentor, you can only have one mentee at a time.

Join the waitlist

Remember that your profile will be read by several mentors/mentees, so avoid writing private or sensitive information. If a good match is found and a mentor accepts your request, the registration is then binding. Naturally, IDA cannot guarantee personal chemistry between mentor and mentee.

The mentor and mentee meet 4-6 times in a 6-month course. The meetings typically last 1 1/2 hours, and it is your responsibility as a mentee to prepare the agenda.

Studiegrupper sidder og hjælper hinanden med læsning

After matching

After matching, you will be invited to the Mentor Kickoff Event in Copenhagen or Aarhus along with the other matched mentees and mentors at the start of the program. It is mandatory to attend the next kickoff for new mentors and mentees. Travel allowance is provided in connection with the kickoff.

Additionally, there is a mandatory mentor masterclass meeting once a year.

IDA can help you with your studies

At IDA, help is always at your fingertips. Well-being can be both mental and academic.

If you have an academic concern, IDA's career counseling can help you find your career path, review your future plans, and discuss what you can do to get where you want to be with your education. If you feel stressed or depressed, you can always use IDA's free mental health offer.

Student mental health offer Personal career advice