Past Peer Mentors

In 2011, the Professions Postgraduate Hub introduced a new student support program. The 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 or peer leaders. The program incorporates social activities and practical information sessions for students.

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.

HAN – PEER MENTOR 2012

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.

JING – PEER MENTOR 2012

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.

NICOLE – PEER MENTOR 2012

Julia

Julia's top tips for new students:

Read the course profile carefully, then manage your time as earlier as possible, especially for your assignments
Do not isolate yourself, build a study group to help each other, share and discuss study ideas together. Maybe you will find studying not as difficult as you thought
Go out and participate in different social activities, clubs and associations. It is a good way to get in touch with the society and make yourself familiar with people and the culture.

JULIA – PEER MENTOR 2012

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.

MIA – PEER MENTOR 2012

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!

YOLANDA – PEER MENTOR 2012

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.

WENDY – PEER MENTOR 2012

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.

JODY – PEER MENTOR 2012

Hugh

Hugh's top tips for new students:

Set a clear target for your next 1.5 to 2 years of study
Work out a schedule for your study at the beginning of each semester, including working and relaxing
Be familiar with all the uni facilities such as the Professional Learning Centre and counselling service, and make effective use of them.

Catherine

Catherine's top tips for new students:

Adapt to the new environment as soon as possible. Be confident, independent and diligent
Find your own learning method; make an appropriate studying plan - this will assist you in achieving success
Actively participate in various activities, contact with friends from different countries and cherish every chance to improve English proficiency.

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