Flash Mentorship Program

The Flash Mentorship program was established in 2023 with the aim of providing guidance to schoolgirls in need,

 without requiring a long-term commitment to a mentor. 

The procedure involves submitting your inquiries through this form, 

and our team will get back to you via email. 

Remember to ensure that your questions are concise and straightforward for effective assistance!

Frequently Asked Questions 

• What is the difference between computer science and computer engineering?

Computer science is a 3-year journey that introduces you to different coding languages and skills (like web development, front-end coding and etc). Computer engineering is a four to five years journey. It is more advanced and developed, as it contains a variety of courses on robotics, hardware, and software. Note that computer engineering is also diverse and can include computer science engineering (more software-oriented) and computer and communications engineering (more hardware-oriented: development of wired or wireless networks. Basically, creating the connections that power devices). Both could get you similar opportunities (getting into cybersecurity or game development…), it depends on your efforts and your interest in the world of engineering.

• How can I improve my presentation skills?

·       Prepare well ahead of time and understand your subject well. The more you know, the more confident you will be as you will be ready to face any question.

·       Watch other talks like TEDx and more. Study their body language: hand gestures, posture, moving in a calculated way, eye contact.

·       Do not read from a paper or from the PowerPoint.

·       Don’t speak too slowly nor too quickly. Choose a pace everyone can follow up with.

·       To keep your crowd attracted, change your tone according to the content of the speech.

·       Tip: if you are too stressed to talk in front of people, avoid looking at their eyes and look at their foreheads instead.

·       Practice practice practice!! With friends or family or in front of the mirror.

·       There is nothing wrong with saying “I am afraid I did not research this topic well” when asked something that you do not know. Formally admitting that you are inexperienced in the topic is better than saying things you are unsure about.

• What are examples of extracurriculars I can do?

·       University or school clubs (science, chess, writing…)

·       International competitions and programs (with UNICEF, MUN, and MAL)

·       Volunteering in NGOs (The Red Cross, your local organisations…) You can organize activities yourself: beach clean-up, cooking food for elderly people in your hometown, tutoring young people…

·       Sports! Dance, basketball... All of these help a lot with teamwork and leadership.

·       Internships! Very helpful and a great way to network with others

Note:

·       if you are in Lebanon, check out Daleel Madani for different projects and volunteering opportunities or The Volunteer Circle

·       You can also always subscribe to our monthly newsletter where opportunities are shared.

• I want to apply for scholarships, but I am not sure where to start!

Check out AGC’s scholarships guide