Student Life Mentors aims to help you make the most of your start at the University of Suffolk or help to redirect you down the line.
Your university experience will be greatly enhanced by having a Student Life Mentor. They will show you what university life has to offer, no matter your degree or where you live.
Student Life Mentors are experienced students who can offer information, advice, and support to help your transition to University whether you are a new or continuing student. They are there to help ensure you have the best possible experience during your studies, and assist you in reaching your goals.
Our Student Life Mentors are trained by staff in Student Life who provide information and advice on:
· Careers and Employability
· Student Finance
· Disability and Wellbeing
· International opportunities
Our Student Life Mentors also bring their university/life experience to the role. Many of our mentors are:
· On placement as part of their course.
· Working part-time in Ipswich and beyond.
· Mature students.
· The first of their family to go to university.
Our mentors want to help fellow students get the most out of university and enjoy their time at Suffolk.
Click here to sign-up for a Student Life Mentor
Once you have signed up for Student Life Mentor, your mentor will send an introductory email to arrange your first meeting.
We are not currently hiring for mentors.
This is a paid role, and as a mentor you will be working with a diverse range of students who have just begun their journey at the university. You’ll be trained and supported by Student Life Advisers to help new students thrive as they start their student journey.
Mentors are also given opportunities to shadow the Student Life Team in the Student Centre as a way of furthering their employability development. The mentor team is also involved in events around campus throughout the year, including “wellbeing walks” and induction events.
Mentoring is a great way to improve your employability skills and provides valuable experience within a professional setting. You’ll be provided with training and shadowing opportunities during as a time as a mentor and will be involved in events around campus.
