Alumni Student Mentorship Program
Connecting the experience of RIT Croatia alumni with the next generation of students.
The RIT Croatia Alumni–Student Mentorship program connects students with alumni who are willing to share their professional experience, knowledge, and perspective.
Our alumni community includes more than 3,500 graduates working across a wide range of industries, organizations, and professional roles in Croatia and around the world. Their experiences represent a valuable source of knowledge for students exploring career possibilities, considering their next steps, or looking to better understand a particular industry or professional field.
Through the mentorship program, students have an opportunity to learn from people who once sat in the same classrooms and are now building careers in areas that interest them.
How does the program work?
The program connects students and alumni based on their interests, experience, and areas of expertise.
Alumni join the program as mentors and identify the areas in which they have professional experience and knowledge they would be happy to share with students.
Students express interest in areas, industries, and professional topics they would like to explore further.
Based on interests and areas of expertise, students relate to alumni who can offer relevant experience and perspective.
Mentors and students agree on the topics and format of their conversations based on what works best for them. Conversations may focus on career development, a particular industry or professional role, skill development, professional challenges, decision-making, or simply questions students have about the world of work.
Meet our mentors
Our mentors come from a wide range of industries, companies, and professional backgrounds.
From entrepreneurship and business development to marketing, finance, hospitality, technology, and artificial intelligence, the RIT Croatia alumni community brings together a broad range of experience and perspectives.
RIT Croatia program / class:
- Hospitality and Tourism Management BS, 2019
- RIT's MS Organizational Leadership and Innovation, 2021
Areas of expertise:
- Sales, Marketing, Brand Management
About Niko:
Niko is a commercial expert with experience in FMCG, retail, sales, marketing, and operations. Throughout his career at companies such as L’Oréal and Procter & Gamble, he has developed strong negotiation, leadership, and client relationship management skills.
He is particularly passionate about education and mentorship, and is actively involved in the RIT Croatia alumni community. He enjoys connecting students with professionals and sharing practical business insights. Niko aims to demonstrate to students the importance of ambition, openness to new opportunities, and the fact that a career path does not always have to be linear.
Why participate?
For Students
Alumni-Student Mentorship program is an opportunity to:
- learn from professionals across different industries
- gain a better understanding of potential career paths
- ask questions about an industry or role that interests you
- connect academic knowledge with professional practice
- gain a new perspective on your interests and career goals
- develop professional and communication skills
- connect with members of the RIT Croatia community
Get Involved!
Students can participate to explore areas that interest them and connect with members of the RIT Croatia alumni community.
Interested in participating as a student? Apply here
For Alumni Mentors
Alumni-Student Mentorship program is an opportunity to:
- share knowledge and experience gained throughout your career
- support a student as they explore their career possibilities
- offer a perspective from the real-world professional environment
- connect with the next generation of RIT Croatia students
- stay actively connected with the RIT Croatia alumni community
Being a mentor does not mean having all the answers. Sometimes, the most valuable thing you can do is share your experience, explain how you approached a particular decision, or help a student look at their next step from a different perspective.
Get Involved!
Alumni who would like to share their experience with students can join the program as mentors.
Interested in becoming a mentor? Apply here
Alumni experience passed on to the next generation
The alumni community is an important part of the RIT Croatia community. The Mentorship Program provides an opportunity for connections formed during college to continue developing beyond graduation – through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and perspectives.
Your experience can shape someone's next step.