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Becoming a student mentor
By becoming a Student Mentor you can make a big difference in a new student’s experience at AUT. You can also build on your own leadership and communication skills, and meet new people.
Being a Student Mentor takes a small amount of time but it can make a big difference! As a Student Mentor you are expected to commit approximately 20 hours each semester including:
For more information, please see the Student Mentor Guidelines.
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What is involved
As a postgraduate Student Mentor you will be assigned a group of new undergraduate AUT students at the start of each semester on Orientation Day. We endeavour to match you up with students from your programme of study. Postgraduate Student Mentors can also provide support to postgraduate students who register for a Mentor. Your responsibility is to keep in contact and support these students during their first semester. But don't worry! You won't be thrown into the deep end. Training will be given to all Student Mentors before the start of semester.Being a Student Mentor takes a small amount of time but it can make a big difference! As a Student Mentor you are expected to commit approximately 20 hours each semester including:
- Attending two training sessions
- Attending one Orientation Day
- Maintaining regular contact with your group via email, phone and in person
For more information, please see the Student Mentor Guidelines.
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As a Student Mentor you will benefit from:- $20 Westfield voucher
- Exclusive use of the Mentor Space with computers, printer and phone access (City and North Shore Campus)
- The City Campus Mentor Space also has a microwave, fridge, and tea and coffee facilities.
- $5 towards your AUT internet or printing account
- Priority for paid part-time employment on campus
- Training in a wide range of transferable skills including: communication, leadership and organisational skills
- Social events, meeting people and making new friends
- Certificate of acknowledgement as a Student Mentor
- Personal development workshops exclusively for Student Mentors
- Satisfaction of helping new students
- Biannual magazine
- T-shirt
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Last updated: 19 Jul 2010 10:51am