What is AMI?
The Faculty of Arts Internship Mentorship Initiative (AMI) was created in collaboration with the Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) to form a student network of past and future interns. Students who have completed internships in the past (AMI Mentors) will guide students (AMI Mentees) who want to apply for an internship or internship funding through the Arts Internship Office. The goal is to foster a more in-depth, personalized mentor-mentee relationship between students.
How does it work?
Students returning from past AIO or ARIA internships are matched with mentees, interested in an internship for the next summer. Our signup sheet matches mentees with an AMI mentor.
We will match mentors and mentees and will notify the matching results by email. Once matched, there will be events and opportunities for mentors and mentees to meet.
Eligibility and Expectations
Mentor
Students who have successfully completed an internship or received internship awards through the Faculty of Arts Internship Office can sign up for AMI mentors.
As mentors, students will also receive an official extra-curricular recognition on My Involvement, practice leadership and interpersonal skills through coaching, communication, active listening, and help a fellow Arts student .
AMI Mentors are expected to:
- Communicate with your mentee(s) as soon as you receive their coordinates
- Schedule at least one meeting with your mentee(s)
- Listen actively and answer their questions
- Share your internship insights and be open to give advice
- Share your personal experience in a way to evoke mentee(s)’s reflection rather than give specific advice
- Don’t hesitate to re-contact your mentee even when you haven’t heard from them in a while
- Voluntary participation for AMI events
Mentee
All McGill Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Arts & Science students are eligible to sign up as a mentees.
How to apply
Students can apply to be either a mentee or mentor (from September to October) by filling out the application form found on our website. Matching results will be notified by email.
Events
Arts Internship Mentorship Initiative (AMI) - Meet & Greet
November 6, 2024
5:00-7:00PM
Thomson House
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/XM9nXLuYeg
Join us for the AMI Meet & Greet event — a fantastic opportunity to connect with experienced mentors who are eager to share their knowledge and insights. You’ll have the chance to meet your mentor in person, ask questions about their internship journey, and discuss your goals, whether you're seeking guidance on applying for an AIO internship, finding your own, or doing a research internship!
Please be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use on the AIO website, marketing materials, and other university publications. By entering this event, you consent to the University photographing and using your image and likeness.
For venue accessibility information, please visit: Thomson House Accessibility. For any additional accessibility concerns, contact us at aio [at] mcgill.ca ().
