“True success is the joy of unleashing our potential. Unleashing the incredible tension about to burst to the surface is an explosion of fresh talent. Real success is the joy of witnessing the sprouting of new buds. True success is to have fulfillment. To fill the space that has been given to us. The moment of spreading wings and taking to flight.” (Péter Csermely)
What the Pentor program is?
On admission to university after high school, many feel lost, because the student may be faced with many new issues to resolve. The university requires a much greater level of independence than high school does. At the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Pannonia we have alread considered these issues a-prior to ease the transition for the students!
Starting in the autumn of 2015, our Pentor Program has been in operation at Pannon University. This is a mentoring program that is unique in the country, which aims:
✔ to support the professional and personal development of students entering the university;
✔ Its purpose is to help overcome initial barriers;
✔ to facilitate integration into university life after high school;
✔ and to encourage students to achieve their individual study and career goals.
Starting with the time they begin their studies, every student has either a teacher or a student as a mentor, who monitors the student’s academic progress and helps him / her in his / her personal development during his / her years at the university. Mentoring is based on the partnership between the mentor (= pentor) and the mentee, and has the essential element of confidentiality.
The personal meetings with the pentor and the entire process is free for the student.
In the Pentor Program, in addition to the personal consultations, the students can also take part in useful workshops. They can discuss university life and any issues that may arise, and also their solutions; learn how to achieve successful oral exams and how to use what you have learned in the courses, as well as taking part in interesting and exciting social programs during the „experience days” – which include visits to the local adventure parks, escape games, helper dog sensitization session, etc.
In the Pentor Program
✔ in addition to the personal consultations
✔ they can discuss university life and any issues that may arise, and also their solutions; learn how to achieve successful oral exams and how to use what you have learned in the courses, as well
✔ as taking part in interesting and exciting social programs during the „experience days” – which include visits to the local adventure parks, escape games, helper dog sensitization session, etc.
The long-term goal of the Pentor Program is to involve high school students in the program as well, to assist in making career choices, selection of appropriate majors, and preparation for a smooth transition to the university years.
Lecturers as mentors
Barbara Varga-Dani – Faculty Mentor in International Business and the English programs
My name is Barbara Varga-Dani, and I am a senior lecturer at the Department of Marketing. I teach practical marketing courses in both Hungarian and English. I aim to incorporate my professional experience from the business sector into my teaching. I particularly enjoy working in an international environment, and as a parent of two teenagers, I find it easy to connect with younger generations. Since February 2026, I have been leading the Student Mentoring Program. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or problems — together with the student mentors, I will do my best to support you.
My contact: varga-dani.barbara@gtk.uni-pannon.hu
Students as mentors
Sachdeva Jagrit
My name is Sachdeva Jagrit, and I am from India. I am currently studying for a BSc in Data Science in Business. This is my fifth semester as a mentor within this esteemed program. I believe that being a mentor is a privilege, as it allows me to learn about different cultures, meet new people, and build connections. I have always enjoyed helping others and am happy to do so again this semester.
If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to me at jagrit0605@gmail.com.
Basit Abdul
Hi everyone! I’m Basit Abdul, a third-year Tourism and Catering student at the University of Pannonia. I am really happy to be part of the student mentor team and to have the opportunity to help new students.
I know starting university can sometimes feel confusing, especially when you are trying to understand Neptun, subject requirements, course registration, exam methods, or university procedures. I can also help if you have questions about the department, courses, lecturers, or other academic matters.
Whether you need some guidance, have a question, or simply don’t know where to find the right information, feel free to reach out to me. I will be happy to share my experience and help you to make your university journey a little easier
If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to me at basitzehri53.hu@gmail.com.
Mazbabul Alom Anir
My name is Mazbabul Alom Anir, originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am currently a second-year student at the University of Pannonia, studying Data Science in Business under the Faculty of Business and Economics.
If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to me at mazbabulalomanir@gmail.com.
The programme is implemented within the framework of the project entitled “Pentor Programme at the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Pannonia” (NTP-FTH-15-0083), which received funding under the call for proposals entitled “Support for Programmes Promoting the Social Responsibility of Young Adult Talents”.
The Pentor Programme is implemented with the support of the project entitled “Joint Improvement of the Quality and Accessibility of Higher Education at the University of Pannonia” (EFOP-3.4.3-16-2016-00009).
