Support for new medical science students
The Medical Science Mentor Program has been running since 2007 and helps new students settle into their university studies.
On Orientation Day, first-year students are placed in small groups and matched with a mentor.
Through regular meetings, mentors offer support and guidance to new students during the first seven weeks of trimester.
This is a Gold Coast-based program.
Benefits of mentoring
This program enables our new undergraduate students to become familiar with university procedures. Students also gain the skills to access academic support and social services.
The program helps new students assimilate into their new surroundings and create a happy university life and academic success.
Our mentors
Our mentors are highly motivated second or third-year students who volunteer to share their experience with students.
Being a mentor provides a firm founding for interaction with peers, for forming social networks, and leadership skills. Some of our mentors have gone on to become teaching assistants and tutors.
Mentors attend training to ensure they are confident in their role.
Program coordinators
For more information about this program, get in touch with our program coordinators.
Mentoring roles
Learn more about the roles within our mentoring programs at Griffith, and discover associated benefits and resources.
