If you’re a science student in your second-year or above, you can become a peer mentor. You’ll be helping our first-year science students, making their transition to university smoother. You’ll receive mentoring training so you can confidently provide new students with the guidance they need. Plus, you’ll have your efforts acknowledged on your AHEGS secondary transcript.Ìý
We’ll match you with individuals or a small group of first-year students. Mentoring groups are often the foundation of ongoing friendships and give new students the start they need as they’re embarking on university.Ìý
If you’re interested in becoming a Science Peer Mentor, call for expressions of interest opens in October each year. You can find out more information about becoming a Peer Mentor by contacting the Science Peer Mentoring Coordinator.Ìý
Benefits of being a peer mentorÂ
Our peer mentors are trained to give support to first-year students making their transition to university life. You’ll guide new students as they begin their time at university, enjoying the benefits of:Â
- becoming a positive role model and the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping members of the university communityÂ
- acquiring lifelong skills that will be transferable to your future and the workplaceÂ
- enhancing your CV - volunteering is highly regarded by employersÂ
- having your participation listed on your secondary transcript (AHEGS).Ìý
Christina @ wocintechchat.com
Christina @ wocintechchat.com
Interested in being a mentor?
You can make a difference to a new science student’s uni life. To be a science peer mentor, you need to be able to give enough time and motivation to commit to the duration of the program.ÌýÂ
You’ll be given training to ensure you have all the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to support new students.ÌýÂ
What our mentors are sayingÂ
“It’s amazing giving my mentees tips I learned along the way, to inspire and encourage them to make their uni time the best possible.â€Â
“The most enjoyable experience for me was getting to know my mentees. It felt really rewarding seeing them become more confident by the end of the program.â€Â
Christina @ wocintechchat.com