Flinders University has two key mentoring programs to help you settle into life at university and meet other students.
Starting uni can be daunting and there are a lot of things for you to think about before you begin study. Whether you're straight out of school or making a career change, it’s natural to be nervous or feel slightly overwhelmed. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Flinders' mentoring programs will provide you with the support you need. Please select below the program that best suits you.
If you’ve already been a student for six months or more, you can sign up to be a mentor to help new students settle in.
The O’Guide Program is available to all new students - whether you’re studying on campus or online.
O'Guides catch up at Sturt, O'Week 2020.
O’Guides are current students who act as a contact point for new students throughout the first few weeks of semester. O’Guides can answer any questions you have (or point you in the right direction) and help you get to know other students starting university. Being part of O’Guides is also a great way to meet new people and make new connections.
O'Guide group sessions 2020
If you've been a student at Flinders for more than six months, want to help other students and boost your professional development, consider signing up to become an O'Guide.
The E-mentor Program is available for all new students studying offshore (not in Australia).
Starting uni offshore (outside Australia) can be exciting and challenging at the same time. While different time zones, potential internet connection issues are some of the prominent obstacles, other challenges may include lack of peer support, feeling isolated and unfamiliarity with University systems.
The E-mentor Program will pair you with an experienced student (E-mentor) and your E-mentor will support you through one-on-one online mentoring sessions. It is a 10 week mentoring program starting from week 2 of the semester.
Applications for joining the E-mentor Program are now closed.
Please note, we will try our best to match you with an E-mentor; however, it is not guaranteed due to limited resources and numbers of mentors in your study area. We will notify you the matching results and further detailed information.
Applications for Semester 2, 2021 E-mentors are now closed.
E-mentors are current students who will provide one-on-one peer support to commencing offshore international students to help them build connections and equip them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the university and educational system. E-mentors will help new students to experience a smooth transition to Flinders. If you have any further questions, please contact iss@flinders.edu.au.
Contact the Student Experience team for any enquiries you have about the Mentoring Programs.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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