Mentoring Programs - Flinders University Students

Flinders University has three 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.

O'Guides Program

E-Mentor Program

UniAccess Mentor Program

O'Guides Program

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.

Join the O'Guides (new students)

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.

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O'Guide group sessions 2020

Become an O'Guide (continuing students)

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.

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E-Mentor Program (offshore students)

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. We understand that as well as physical challenges like being in a different time zone and potential internet connection issues, there are some other obstacles. This may include lack of peer support, feeling isolated and feeling unfamiliar with University systems.

The E-mentor program will help give you the support you need from an experienced student through one-on -one online mentoring catch-ups. The E-mentor program will pair international students starting offshore at Flinders in Semester 1, 2021 with a peer mentor to meet them on a weekly basis from week 3 until the end of Semester 1.

I’m a new student interested in joining the E-mentor Program

Applications for Semester 1, 2021 E-mentors have now closed

If you’re a new offshore student and would like to join the E-Mentor Program, please complete this Expression of Interest form below.

The International Student Services team will then contact you at the beginning of Semester 1 (early March 2021) with further information and to pair you with an E-mentor.

I’m a continuing student interested in being an E-mentor for offshore international students

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 by meeting online weekly throughout the first semester.

If you’ve been studying at Flinders for six months or more and keen to be involved in 2021, please apply using the link below. *Please note you do not have to be based offshore to apply to be an E-Mentor.

Being a mentor will give you an opportunity to:

participate in a student development program that will build your professional skills
enhance your CV by earning Horizon Award points to kick start your career
make friends and connections with other mentors and broaden your network
contribute to your University community and have a positive impact on new students
obtain a written recommendation on LinkedIn from Flinders University.

As a mentor, your commitment is:

to complete the mentoring training topic in FLO as well as an online live video training (total of approximately four hours)
to attend fortnightly mentor catch-up meetings
to organise the mentorship session with mentees (an hour per week)
to provide feedback on the program via an online survey in the middle and at the end of the mentoring program.

The total time commitment is approximately an hour per week across Semester 1, 2021.

*Out of business hours work may be needed due to the time zones of offshore international students and flexible time arrangement between you and your mentees.

Apply to become an E-Mentor

UniAccess Mentor Program

The UniAccess Mentor Program is available for new students who have a disability or health condition.

The program provides one-on-one support to new students and is designed to help them increase their skills and knowledge about life at Uni and connect them with the support services available.

I’m a new student interested in joining the UniAccess Mentor Program

If you’re a new student and you would like to join the UniAccess Mentor Program, you can register with Disability Services by completing the online registration form below.

The information you provide in the online registration form is confidential and is only available to Health, Counselling and Disability Services. The Health, Counselling and Disability team will then contact you with further information and to pair you with a UniAccess Mentor.

Join the UniAccess Mentor Program

I’m a continuing student interested in being a UniAccess Mentor

Please note: applications to become a UniAccess mentor in 2021 have now closed.

UniAccess Mentors are current students who will provide one-on-one peer support to commencing students who have a disability or health condition. UniAccess Mentors help new students experience a smooth transition to Flinders by meeting on campus weekly throughout the first semester. If you’re interested in being a UniAccess Mentor for Semester 1, please apply below.

Being a mentor will give you an opportunity to:

participate in a student development program that will build your professional skills
enhance your CV by earning Horizon Award points to kick start your career
make friends and connections with other mentors and broaden your network
contribute to your University community and have a positive impact on new students
obtain a written recommendation on LinkedIn from Flinders University.

As a mentor, your commitment is:

complete the mentoring training topic in FLO as well as a face-to-face training session
attend two mentor catch-up meetings/professional development meetings throughout the semester
organise and meet with mentee for one hour a week throughout Semester 1 (as needed).
communicate any concerns and provide feedback to Disability Advisors throughout the semester.
provide feedback on the program via an online survey in the middle and at the end of the mentoring program.

Need help?

Contact the Student Experience team for any enquiries you have about the Mentoring Programs.

student.experience@flinders.edu.au

O'Guides Program

Join the O'Guides (new students)

Become an O'Guide (continuing students)

E-Mentor Program (offshore students)

UniAccess Mentor Program

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