Sontsa Initiative

Personal Essay Writing Workshop 📝🗣️‼️

Want to write a stronger, more engaging personal essay for your U.S college application?

Join us for a workshop hosted by the SONTSA Education Team, where we’ll share practical tips and lessons from our own experiences applying to colleges in the U.S. We’ll cover how to make your personal essay more compelling, authentic, and memorable.

Mandatory for SONTSA Mentorship Program Mentees!
All students currently signed up for the SONTSA Mentorship Program are required to attend.

Open to Everyone Else!
Not a mentee? You’re still welcome! Anyone interested in learning how to write strong and compelling personal essays for U.S. college applications is invited to join.

Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Organized by: SONTSA Education Team

Scan the QR code to register or register through the link in our bio!

Don’t miss the chance to learn, ask questions, and strengthen your personal essay!

2027 Spring International Student Gathering 🗣️‼️
Are you a Tibetan international student currently in the U.S?We’re inviting undergraduate students, graduate students, and working professionals to join us for our Spring International Student Gathering in New York City.

📅 March 5–7, 2027
📍 New York City, USA
If you’re interested in joining, please fill out the Interest Form through the link in our bio or scanning the QR code!

Please note: This gathering is open only to Tibetan international students currently in the U.S. Your international student status will be verified during the next steps._
For questions, dm us or contact [email protected]

Meet the mentors behind our student’s application journey. 🎓
From navigating applications to sharing their own experiences, our mentors will be supporting and guiding you throughout the process.
We’re excited to have them on board and grateful for the time and experience they’re bringing to the community. 🤍

Meet the team behind SONTSA! ⭐️🌱‼️

From mentorship to outreach, our E-Board works together to support Tibetan students as they navigate their college journey and work toward their goals.
We’re excited to introduce the people helping make SONTSA what it is and we can’t wait for another year of learning, growing and giving back.

🎓 Give back. Guide forward.

Ever wished you had someone to help you navigate the college application process? Now you can be that person for someone else. 🤝

Become a SONTSA Mentor and support Tibetan students as they work toward their U.S. college dreams from applications and essays to scholarships, deadlines, and everything in between.

If you’re ready to share what you’ve learned and make a real impact, we’d love to have you on board. 💙

📌 Become a mentor today!
🔗 Sign up through the link in our bio or scan the QR code!

Introducing SONTSA UWC Mentorship! 🎓

We’re excited to launch a new mentorship initiative dedicated to supporting Tibetan students in India who are interested in applying to United World Colleges (UWC).
Led by current UWC students and graduates, this program will provide guidance, support, and first-hand insights throughout the UWC application journey.

From application guidance to workshops, interview prep, and more, we’re here to help you navigate the process with confidence.

Follow uwctibetmentorship_programme for updates, upcoming workshops, and guidance. Have questions? DM us anytime!

Your UWC journey starts here.

**zoom link in our bio!
Thinking about joining the SONTSA Mentorship Program? This is your sign.
Join our Information Session and get everything you need to know before the program begins! We’ll cover:
✨ What the SONTSA Mentorship Program is
📝 How the application process works
📅 Program timeline
🤝 Mentor & mentee expectations
💬 Live Q&A
📢 If you’ve already signed up for this year’s mentorship program, attending one of our information sessions is mandatory. (We’ll be hosting two identical sessions—join the one that works best for you!)
Everyone interested is welcome. See you there!

Thinking about joining the SONTSA Mentorship Program? This is your sign.

Join our Information Session and get everything you need to know before the program begins! We’ll cover:

✨ What the SONTSA Mentorship Program is
📝 How the application process works
📅 Program timeline
🤝 Mentor & mentee expectations
💬 Live Q&A

📢 If you’ve already signed up for this year’s mentorship program, attending one of our information sessions is mandatory. (We’ll be hosting two identical sessions one on saturday and the next one on sunday, join the one that works best for you!)

Everyone interested is welcome. See you there!