PG Peer Mentor Program 2012

The PG Mentor Program is a social support network for students and provides a smooth transition into Postgraduate tertiary study. It enhances the student experience by developing professional networks with peers, academics, and potential employers.

The mentoring program offers first year Postgraduate students in Business, Economics and Education the chance to benefit from the experiences of senior postgraduate students, referred to as peer mentors. The program incorporates social activities and practical information sessions for students.

There will be all sorts of fun and interesting activities to follow, so stay tuned and check the website for upcoming events.

Meet your mentors

Han

Han's top tips for new students:

• Study hard (during the semesters) and play hard (in the holidays)
• Start writing or preparing for the assignments as earlier as possible, don't wait until the last week
• Read the textbook!
• Volunteering work may be a good way to enhance your communication skills.

Jing

Jing's top tips for new students:

• Do the basic and simple things well, you will naturally succeed
• Don't hesitate to ask for assistance. The PLC, Accommodation Service and Student Counselling Service etc are all available to help you
• Learn to take care of yourself and your bank account.

Nicole

Nicole's top tips for new students:

• Make a weekly timetable at the beginning of each semester to help you get organised
• Balance your academic time with your social time. Work hard, but have fun too - make friends
• Get counseling if you need to resolve personal problems that are keeping you from doing your best.

Mia

Mia's top tips for new students:

• Preview and review lectures slides of every subject
• Go through the lecture recording if you become confused
• Attend social activities and become fully prepared for your career.

Yolanda

Yolanda's top tips for new students:

• Prepare and adapt to the new enrivonment you are studying and living in
• Make a time management schedule and stick to it
• See your peer montors and ask for advice!

Wendy

Wendy's top tips for new students:

• Try to adjust yourself to the new environment as soon as possible
• Be sure that you've made yourself familiar with all the services available to you, either through The Adelaide of University or the local community
• Get actively involved in various events and meet people from different cultures.

Jody

Jody's top tips for new students:

• Know what you want now and in the future
• Most students cannot pass exams if they begin to study a couple of weeks before exams, so do it everyday
• Go to some social events.

Activities Schedule

Use the calendar below to see all of the events and activities for the first half of 2012.

Past Mentors

In 2011, the Professions Postgraduate Hub introduced a new student support program. Click here to see our mentors from previous years.