Mentoring Programs

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.

Flinders Friends

E-Mentor Program

Flinders Friends Program

The Flinders Friends Program is available to all new students - whether you’re studying on campus or online.

Join the Flinders Friends program (new students)

Entering any new environment can feel daunting, but it becomes easier when you have friends to navigate the experience with. Flinders Friends sessions are designed for you to meet new students and seek advice from existing students, to help you thrive at university. These sessions are the perfect chance for you to connect with other students, especially if you are feeling nervous and are not sure where to turn.

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O'Guide group sessions 2020

Be a Flinders Friend (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 a Flinders Friend.

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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. 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.

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

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.

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

Applications for Semester 2, 2022 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.