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Becoming a New to Curtin mentor gives you the opportunity to help new students, as well as develop valuable skills for your studies and future work.
As a mentor, you’ll be providing one-on-one support to new students who opt-in to to the Mentor program throghout the semester. You’ll have the opporunity to participate in social events and activities with your mentee, organised by the Central Mentoring Team.
By sharing your experience and answering questions, you’ll be helping our students navigate their first semester at Curtin!
Hear from our past New to Curtin Mentors about their experience and the feedback they received.
Applications for Semester 1 2024 are now open and will close on Sunday 3 December 2023.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a group interview at the end of January 2024.
If you are keen to support the successful transition of new students starting their journey here at Curtin, we strongly encourage you to submit your application below.
Refer concerns or conflicts arising in the mentoring relationship to the New to Curtin Mentor Program Team.
Disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest relating to your mentoring role to the New to Curtin Mentor Program Team as soon as it arises.
Not seek any form of remuneration from mentees in your role as a mentor.
Advise the New to Curtin Mentor Program Team in a timely manner of your need to change your involvement in the program or if any of the information above changes.
I didn’t know what to expect as a mentor, but I have certainly gained valuable and transferable skills from the program. Communication and adaptation, particularly as information is constantly updated, has been important. Whilst isolated at home, being a part of the New to Curtin Mentor program has made me feel more connected to the Curtin community.
– Hayley Shirdon, Law & Commerce (Sem 1 2020 feedback)
It allows students to take on a position of leadership which will grant them with the opportunity to further develop skills such as self-awareness, effective communications, utilising technology (especially this semester given the circumstances) and organisation. It is not only an opportunity to get involved within the Curtin community and assist others in successfully transitioning into uni life, but it is also a wonderful opportunity for self-growth and personal development.
– Bronte Brandis, Speech Pathology (Sem 2 2020 feedback)
I really enjoyed the experience. It bought me much joy when a mentee emailed back saying I’d been helpful or that some such service or advice really worked for them. The whole experience made me feel part of something that is greater than myself, which has been a huge reward in itself.
– Zoe Lawson, Nursing (Sem 2 2019 feedback)
I had the ability to give back and support new students just like I was supported and thus I want to continue to do that. To top it off, I have quite enjoyed being a New to Curtin Mentor and have felt a personal and professional growth. Therefore, I would like to be a Mentor again in the future.
– Mohammed Ashfaq Ali. Engineering (Sem 2 2019 feedback)
It was a very rewarding experience knowing that I am able to provide help for those who need it in first year of university. Since my previous mentor gave me so much hope and help while I was in first year, it really inspired me to do the same and I am glad I did
– Lydia Shim, Speech Pathology (Sem 2 2020 feedback)
