VetCome Together project: Connecting Generations, Opening Doors to the Future

Brief description of the project

The VetCome Together project: Connecting generations, opening doors to the future! implemented by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, aims to develop high-quality activities supporting students and to strengthen the internationalization of teaching and administrative processes in the field of veterinary medicine.

Project activities include the development and implementation of new solutions to improve communication, integration, and the quality of service for foreign students, as well as the creation of a friendly academic environment conducive to learning, well-being, and professional development.

Total value of the project

Total eligible expenditure: PLN 481,209.50

Funding information

The VetCome Together project is co-financed under the Welcome to Poland programme, implemented by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), and funded by the European Union under the European Social Development Fund 2021–2027 (ESDF).

Project results

1/ Academic staff training “Z czym do Z”
Aimed at enhancing competencies in communication and working with younger generations of students, including those representing Generation Z. The implementation of the training contributes to the improvement of the quality of education, increased student satisfaction, and the creation of an inclusive academic environment.

2/ “Customer Service for International Clients” training
For the dean’s office staff, this program aims to develop the competencies necessary for serving international students. The workshops will be led by specialists in intercultural communication and client relationship management.

3/ “Mentor-Mentee” program
Implemented by creating a platform that supports mentor-mentee relationships between international alumni and international students at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Recruitment for the program will be conducted via the newly created “Internships – The Bridge of Generations” app, where students will be able to select a mentor based on professional profiles and interests. Mentors, who are alumni with experience in various fields of veterinary medicine, will provide academic, professional, and personal support, sharing their knowledge and practical advice.

4/ Coordinator for the Adaptation of Support Processes
New position of the Coordinator for the Adaptation of Support Processes for International Students with special needs within the BOND Office. This result supports the creation of an accessible and inclusive academic environment, strengthening SGGW’s position as an institution that is open to the needs of all students.