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Peer Mentors

Peer Mentor ProgramThe International Student Centre Peer Mentors provide support to new International students arriving at the University of Adelaide.

The Peer Mentors are a diverse group of energetic, engaging; and high achieving local and international students. They have a direct understanding of the experiences and issues that new students face. They also have the training and background to refer students to appropriate support services and other resources within the wider community.

Mentors facilitate Campus tours and a series of Social Activities throughout the Orientation period. You will meet many of them at the Welcome Centre or at the various social events held during Orientation.

Meet the Peer Mentors for Semester 2, 2011

Elizar

 

Mohsen

 

Jonson

Currently Studying:
Master of Education (Mathematics & Technology) 

How would other students describe you?
An outgoing and energetic person.

How do you meet other students?
Attending morning tea at the ISC, joining the Language & Cultural Exchange Program (LCEP) and participating in the Peer Mentor Program. The conversation classes in the State Library are also a good place to meet other students.

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Structural)

How would other students describe you?
I think they’d describe me as a sociable, outgoing, fun and sometimes weird person!!

What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?
Hang out with friends, go to the gym or spend time at the river.

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Environmental Policy & Management

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen at the University?
Hedley Reberger (Peer Mentor Coordinator)

What was your first day at the University of Adelaide like?
The orientation program was very helpful. It identifies students needs and the workshops help identify what is useful, handy and what not to do. 

   

Faustina

Victor

 

Minami

 

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Science (Pre-Vet)

What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?
I enjoy hanging out with friends, band practice, and just relaxing at home with a good book or movie.

How do you meet other students?
Mostly in lectures or at social events organised by clubs.

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Media

What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?
Chill out, watch a movie, read magazines.

What is the best thing to do at university?
Sit outside the Backstage cafe and people watch while having lunch or take a nap in the library reading room.

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Developmental Studies

What is the best thing to do at university?
Go to the Barr Smith Lawns when events are on.

What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?
Cooking, eating, walking and being lazy!

    

 

Frank

Selina

 

Georgina

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Structural)

What is your most enjoyable class?
Structural Design

What is your favourite food?
Aussie meat pies!

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) & Bachelor of Science (Geology & Geophysics)/Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery

How would other students describe you?
Friendly and open-minded.

What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?
Going out, reading novels and watching movies.

Currently Studying:
Masters by research in Landscape Architecture

What is the best thing to do at university?
Apart from doing research in my office, I do prefer having lunch on the grass overlooking the River Torrens . Also, I like meeting my friends from the Language & Cultural Exchange Program.

What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend?
I start my Saturday with climbing Mount lofty and enjoying the amazing nature and the surrounding landscape. I like to catch up with my friends and see live concerts and plays. Otherwise, I will chill out in the house seeing a movie, listening to music and reading.

   

Ahmed

 

Erana

 

Nisa

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum)

What is the best thing to do at university?
I'd say to sit in Bar Smith Lawn and enjoy range of activities running

What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?
Hanging out with friends, playing soccer and soccer again and again!!

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Media

How would other students describe you?
An outgoing and energetic person

What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?
Having a cup of coffee, sitting under the sun and chatting with friends is my favourite.

Currently Studying:
Master of Public Health

What is the best thing to do at university?
Meet friends and play the piano at the Elder School of Music.

What was your first day at the University of Adelaide like?
Quiet, exciting and full of anticipation.

   

 

Nila

 jasmin

Jasmin

Megan

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of International Studies

What is your most enjoyable class?
French language class

What is the best thing to do at university?
I probably should say learning and studying....but meeting new people, making friends and having fun is good too!

 Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Laws

Best thing to do at University
The best thing to do at uni is on a nice sunny day sit out on the lawns chatting with friends or head down to the River Torrens for a relaxing place to do readings before tutorials.

How do you meet other students?
In lectures, tutorials, in clubs and at university social activities

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Design Studies

Things I wish I knew when I moved to Adelaide/ Started uni:
There are MANY international students on campus.

What is a sausage sizzle/ BBQ and why do people call their shoes thongs?

It is normal to call lecturers and tutors by their first names.

Australian people are awesome (not intimidating)

I wish someone told me to embrace uni and try EVERYTHING!

   

Natasha

 

Ann

 

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Arts

What is the best thing to do at university?
I enjoy it when I have a good tutorial group and there is lots of interesting discussion. Otherwise, it’s nice to make new friends and meet them between classes for study/coffee.

How do you meet other students?
Usually I find it’s easiest to meet people in tutorials, particularly if you have to do group work. Otherwise, it’s a good idea to join a club where you can meet people with similar interests.

Currently Studying:
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

What is the best thing to do at university?
I love studying at the library or the Student Hub. The state of the art environment, facilities and lots of other students make me want to study. And, I can always ask for help from my peers if I have any problems about the topic.

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen at the University?
Funny things generally happen during my lectures. The University of Adelaide has some very funny lecturers.