About the Mentoring Program
The transition to University can be difficult for many students. How much you enjoy your time at University is often heavily influenced by your first year experiences, and we want you to have a good transition.
For this reason we have developed the mentor program to provide you with a relaxed learning environment in which you will be able to meet new people, make friends and learn about your course and the University.
The program involves current Faculty students mentoring first year students. The mentors follow a structured workshop program which will assist you in understanding the academic demands of University, which are likely to be quite different to what you are used to. You will also have plenty of opportunities to ask your mentors any questions you might have about University.
Feedback about the Workshops
You will meet your mentors in a group workshop during the first eight weeks of semester 1.
Here's what some students have said about the mentoring workshops:
"There was lots of participation and everyone got involved in each lesson. We had lots of fun while at the same time having productive discussions."
"I learned many things about what is expected of me, great practical advice. It was a great introduction to Uni life."
"A comfortable, socially active environment which nurtured us through our first difficult weeks of 'big bad' University life."
"Our mentors, being only a year or two ahead of us, were able to give us advice that was very relevant and valid to our situation. They had just been through what we were going through, so with all that experience they were able to reassure us and alley any fears that we had."
"Being able to meet people and establish friendships helped. The mentors from the first lesson were fantastic in creating a warm and friendly environment. They made it much easier to make friends within the class."
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