BEE Connected Mentor Program

Feeling a little overwhelmed and want to talk to someone who knows how you feel? BEE Connected provides a relaxed and social way to meet new friends during the first 8 weeks of your university experience. There is no joining fee or waiting period, all first year Bachelor of Commerce, Finance, Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Teaching students are automatically part of the BEE Connected program. All you need is to do is check your student email for invitations to exclusive events to assist your transition to life at the University of Adelaide.

Our BEE Connected mentors are senior students who will organise and host events such as BBQ’s, quizzes, events around the campus — all activities to build your university network and help keep you connected. They are also there to share with you their own experiences at University, from their first year to now as well as helpful tips to organise your studies.

The BEE Connected program aims to help new students by:

• Connecting you with other new students
• Linking you to a senior student who will be you 'Buddy' throughout the first 9 weeks of your first semester
• Hosting events and activities, such as BBQ's and quizzes
• Assisting you to network and stay connected with the University
• Providing free food at any available opportunity!

The role of the Buddies is to:

• Help you feel welcome in the university environment
• Help you find your way around the campus
• Share their own experiences of being a first-year student
• Help you work out who to talk to about what
• Provide at least one familiar face in a sea of faces and introduces you to other students doing similar courses.

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Workshops

Over the first 9 weeks of Semester 1, BEE Connected in conjunction with the First Year Learning Centre will run a series of workshops to help you get started on the right track to begin your University journey. These will range from how to structure assignments correctly to avoiding plagiarism and exam revision strategies.

Click here for more information and to register.