Multi-dimensional mentoring in Dubai

All current DMU students (that will be enrolled and studying at DMU Leicester for the 2023-24 academic year) irrespective of their course are eligible to apply. However, they will need to demonstrate a clear passion for the power and value of mentoring and have prior experience having already engaged in demonstrable mentoring related activity at DMU. Potential participants must be willing to take their framing and promoting of their own experience ‘to the next level’, and seek to improve on their ability to secure graduate level work.

There are a maximum of 25 places available, with a minimum of 10 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.

Trip description

Do you want to uncover the true value of your experience, and its value to others? Do you want to transform the way you see yourself and your hard-earned achievements in life so far? Do you want to take quality time to join an adventure overseas in Dubai and work with our careers staff and DMU alumni to develop your ability to speak accurately on yourself with pride and confidence? Are you passionate about mentoring and its transformative power?

Here is an opportunity to do just that. Your careers team, led by Andy Morris, manager of Inside Edge Mentoring at DMU, has designed a DMU Global trip that comprises a range of sessions and workshops, based in the DMU Dubai campus where you can develop your ability to learn from mentors, who once studied at DMU and now live and work in Dubai. By understanding their career journey and learning from their self-belief and experience, this overseas trip will empower you to do the same and develop your ability to speak on your own experience, sharing your story as peer mentors, culminating in you developing the skills that you will need in order to stand out in interviews when you graduate.

A series of careers staff led sessions, experiential learning workshops, multi-dimensional mentoring activity and cultural visits to key locations in Dubai, mark this trip out as unique opportunity to make a positive change to your life.

N.B. Students will be provided with accommodation at the DMU Dubai campus. More information about the facilities can be found here.

Learning objectives

Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop a range of employability skills and competencies that enhance your studies. Through participation in this trip to Dubai we expect that:

Before the trip to Dubai, staff will deliver a number of preparation sessions to ensure a minimum standard of understanding of mentoring, build a group team culture with the students, explore wants and needs, hope and fears and brief them to ensure they are fully ready for the experience.

Post-trip, we will revisit the trip with students and assess the short-term impact and seek to learn from their experience before considering another trip based on our learning.

Cultural activities

Whilst in Dubai, students will have some free time to explore its many sights and attractions. You will have the chance in your free time to visit Dubai’s Burj Khalifa (£30), the tallest building in the world. In addition, students will get a better chance to learn about the culture and history of Dubai through optional visits to the desert (£35) and the Old Dubai area located on the Dubai creek. There will also be the option to attend a group meal one evening (£30).