Dear First-Year students,
Feeling a bit lost as Uni starts? Worried about how to manage your workload? Nervous about speaking up in tutorials? Anxious about assessments? Unsure of who to ask for advice?
We are here to help!
This year, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) has introduced a new peer mentoring program, “Communities of Support”, designed to offer you guidance and support as you as you navigate your first full year of university study.
Communities of Support offers all FASS first years regular mentoring sessions with senior undergraduate students who have volunteered to provide you the benefit of their experience, enthusiasm, and encouragement as you settle in to life at university. By participating in the program, you will learn a lot about how University works, what skills, strategies, and ‘life-hacks’ might help you to do well in your studies, and be guaranteed the support of a university peer who is invested in your general welfare and wellbeing.You will also get the chance to meet other first year students in a friendly and supportive environment.
Mentoring sessions begin in Week 3 of Semester 1 and will take place in small groups for one hour per week. (Semester 2 mentoring will take place fortnightly.) The day and time of your session will be scheduled according to your availability.
To sign up for this valuable mentoring experience, register your interest here: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8j0mwXwmiTE83kx. Spots are limited, so we recommend you register as soon as possible.
Once you have registered, we will be in touch with the time, day, and location of your first mentoring session and contact details for your assigned mentor.
Thanks in advance for your participation. We hope you find the experience rewarding, and please do feel free to contact our CoS Project Officer, Mr Simon Wyatt-Spratt if you have any questions (simon.wyatt-spratt@sydney.edu.au).
Kieryn
Dr Kieryn McKay | LINK Project Manager
Department of English | The University of Sydney
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