Use your knowledge and experience as a senior UNSW student (Local or International) to help newly arrived international students adjust and feel at home in their new environment.
Cultural Mentors are students who provide valuable support and advice to commencing international students. Cultural Mentors are provided with training and the opportunity to develop communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Being a Cultural Mentor is a rewarding role and a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, get involved in fun activities and contribute to the successful transition of new students at UNSW. This opportunity is approved by UNSW Advantage as being eligible to appear on your AHEGS.
Applications
Applications for T1 & T2, 2020 are currently open!
Cultural Mentor Application Time Table
Applications close Thursday 14 November
Assessment Centres: Mon 18 Nov 2019 to Tues 19 Nov 2019
Interview Period: Thurs 21 Nov 2019 to Friday 22 Nov 2019
Compulsory Training Days: Mon 16 Dec 2019 and Tues 17 Dec 2019
You will be asked to provide information about yourself along with the following questions:
What do you think are the biggest challenges facing new international students when they arrive in Sydney to start studying at UNSW?
If you are a Cultural Mentor, how would you assist new students to overcome these challenges?
Do you have previous experience in any mentoring, leadership or volunteering programs either at UNSW or elsewhere? If yes please provide details of your involvement
Write a sample email to a new international student. Imagine you have been matched as this student’s cultural mentor and are writing an introductory email to them
