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The change to university life can be challenging. Whether you are coming to university from high school, TAFE,
the work force or another path, there will be common challenges to overcome, such as finding somewhere to live,
having to build a new network of friends, and managing a busy work/home/study life.
To support your transition to university, UB provides you with a Mentor who is in the second or third year of your course.
Having already experienced life at UB, Mentors provide first-hand support to new students in the first six weeks of the university year, when it matters most.
Starting in Orientation Week, your Mentor:
- provides access to a student network in your course
- introduces you to the student support structures at UB, and
- orientates you to the campus, the lingo and academic expectations.
More broadly, the Mentor Program:
- creates awareness of transition issues experienced in the first year at UB
- provides a framework for constructive interaction between new students, mentors and staff, and
- enables new students to embrace the challenges and opportunities that university offers.
During weeks 1 to 6 of the semester, Mentors coordinate weekly meetings with a small group of first-year students.
Meetings can include activities and discussion of issues such as academic requirements, where to find goods and services at student prices, and how to survive university life.
If you miss O Week, you can meet your Mentor in the first week of lectures.
Look out in your School area for the Mentor notice board - you'll find your name listed under a photograph of your Mentor, along with meeting information and how to contact them.
If you are interested in helping smooth the transition for first year students,
develop your leadership and interpersonal skills, then this may be the job for you.
Recruitment for the 2009 Mentor Program is almost over. With applications still being processed, the outcome will be
announced as soon as possible.
- For information on the program, contact:
- Bronwyn Blaiklock
- Learning Skills Coordinator
- Telephone 5327 9378
- Email learningskills@ballarat.edu.au
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