For Mentors

Being a mentor is a very valuable experience. Essentially, as a mentor you will help new first year students coming to COFA.  Crucial support, information and a sense of belonging does not come just from staff, but quite importantly, from fellow students. 

Most students experience the initial settling-in period as stressful - new people, new experiences, new expectations and demands from staff.  University expects more of students and expects them to be more self-reliant and self-motivated. 

What's involved?

• you will be assigned a group of mentees (of around 6 -12 people) who you will guide, support and provide assistance

• it is program specific, therefore, if you are a current BDM student, you will be assigned new first year BDM students

• you will be trained by the UNSW Counselling Services unit, (training goes for one day)

• you are asked to attend and encourage your mentees to attend the Faculty organised events, which are social, free and a lot of fun!

• we request that you meet with your mentees individually or as a group in your own time when possible

• COFA, your School and the Counselling Services unit are also here to support you in your role as mentor.

Why join?

• it's a lot of fun and you get the chance to meet new students as well as other peers

• participating in this program is of enormous value not only to your fellow students and to COFA but also to you

• it is an opportunity for you who have been through the transition period to give something back and help our newest students

• you will gain skills and experience in leadership, interpersonal relationships and confidence in yourself

• at the end of the program, the Dean will present a Certificate of Participation to you which  outlines your achievements and be a valuable addition to any resume

How to join in:

Fill out the application form for mentors in the ' Forms' section.

If you have any further enquiries about becoming a mentor, please email adaassistant@cofa.unsw.edu.au or phone: +61 2 9385 0773.