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Student Life Mentors

Student Life Mentors aim to help you make the most of your start at the University of Suffolk or help to redirect you down the line.

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.

Sign up for a Student Life Mentor

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 and International opportunities. They 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 or the first of their family to go to university.

SIGN UP FOR A MENTOR
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Why become a Student Life Mentor?

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.

 

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Become a Student Mentor

The Student Life Team are excited to announce they will be recruiting for Student Life Mentors for 25/26 academic year. Recruitment will start in late Spring 2025 so watch this space! If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Student Life Team via Minerva.

Contact the Student Life Team
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