Start your Charles Sturt journey the right way! Uni Foundations is exclusively for new student MENTEES, helping lay good 'foundations' for study success by connecting you with an experienced student mentor for the first 4 weeks of your uni experience. Catch up once a week to learn study skills, navigate your student portal, find support services and ask questions from someone who has done it all before you.
Experienced students have the opportunity to become a MENTOR and share their knowledge with new students while developing professional leadership skills. Work with university staff to boost your resume with employability skills.
Why become a Mentor?
- SUPPORT the growth and success of your peers
- ADVANCE your leadership, communication and employability skills
- GROW through personalised training and professional development
What's involved?
- Attend a training session once a week or watch a training video.
- Gain access to all the resources and support you'll need to help new students.
- Host a weekly online mentoring circle with a group of mentees for the first 4 weeks of session.
Why become a Mentee?
- CONNECT with peers and professional networks
- LEARN how to navigate uni systems
- EXPLORE support services to help you succeed at uni
- DEVELOP study skills and confidence
What's involved?
- Register with all your details and we'll match you to a Mentor and a group of peers.
- Join an online session once a week to gain study skills and support with your transition to uni for the first 4 weeks of session.
One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination. - John C. Maxwell
