Peer Mentees (New Students)
Peer mentees are students who are new to (commencing) their course with the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology in each semester. As a peer mentee, you will join a small group of fellow new students from your course and stay connected with them from Orientation Week until Week 4.
Why should you join?
Joining the FEIT Peer Connect Program as a mentee helps you settle in faster, meet new people, and feel supported from day one. You’ll be matched with a friendly, experienced student mentor and a small group of fellow new students from your course.
Together, you’ll explore campus life, discover useful resources, and navigate the start of your first semester with confidence.
What can you expect?
What to expect:
- Join a small group of new students from your course
- Connect with your group during Orientation and continue together until Week 4
- Share challenges, wins and questions in a supportive environment
- Learn from your mentor and fellow mentees as you settle into University life
Benefits:
- Feel supported with guidance from experienced FEIT student mentors
- Insider tips and smarter ways to navigate campus
- Access to helpful FEIT resources
- Talk openly about challenges, questions and wins in a safe, supportive space
- Make meaningful, long lasting friendships
Eligibility and Time Commitments
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Students who are about to start their first semester at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. You must be studying one of the below courses:
- Master of Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Chemical Engineering
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering
- Master of Electrical Engineering
- Master of Energy Systems
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Engineering Structures
- Master of Environmental Engineering
- Master of Environmental Systems Engineering
- Master of Industrial Engineering
- Master of Information Systems
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Mechatronics Engineering
- Master of Software Engineering
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In Orientation Week the Meet your Mentor event takes place. Where you’ll meet your mentoring group for the first time and explore the campus together. The program coordinator will kick things off with a welcome, a brief overview of the program, your role as a mentee, and time for any questions.
Sem 1
Sem 2
Time
Sign up
Dec – Feb
May – Jul
Orientation - Meet your Mentor
Feb
Jul
2 hours
Meetings
Feb – Mar
Jul – Aug
3 hours
Celebration
Mar
Aug
1 hour
