The UNSW Science Peer Mentoring Program is available to students in the majority of undergraduate science degree programs. The following schools offer their own programs.
- Optometry and Vision Science
- Psychology, and
- Materials Science and Engineering.
Experienced science students provide support and advice to new students making the transition to university life. The Program operates across the first term and also includes social activities such as an Orientation Week BBQ and a Trivia Night early in the session, providing opportunities for students to meet other students (mentees and mentors).
Responsibilities
Arrange and facilitate meetings with mentees. Provide additional support via email, or via text message or phone calls at the discretion of the mentor.
How to get involved
Eligible science students will receive an email in November each year asking for expressions of interest.
Positions
Mentor
Senior Mentor (Materials Science and Engineering only).
Training
A full day training workshop is provided.
Duration
Term 1, Weeks 1 - 12, 1 - 2 hours per week.
Accreditation
- Accredited by UNSW Advantage = Yes
(For recognition on Australia Higher Education Graduation Statement)
Availability of activity
Type of activity
Interest area / Advantages
Skills required and/or developed
Interpersonal & communication, Leadership, Organisational & time management, Team work & networking
Contacts and more information
Provider
UNSW Science
Contact
Marie Kidd
Visit
https://www.science.unsw.edu.au/future-students/peer-mentoring
Phone
02 9385 8221
For more information about co-curricular activities, see UNSW Advantage.