My Experience as a Student Mentor in NTU!
Throughout my
time at Nottingham Trent University, I am blessed and honored to have great
memories and experiences that I will always cherished in my heart. Looking back
at the 2 years at NTU, I had encountered many different situations, ups and
even to my lowest point in my life. However, one of the experiences that I will
always treasure is the great opportunity to be part of the International Post-
Graduate Student Mentoring Scheme.
In September 2012, the College of Arts and Science introduced a
student-led mentoring scheme for incoming international students to assist them
to settle into UK and NTU, providing a friendly point of contact as well as
addressing any issues that may be affecting their studies. Student Mentor are
also responsible to direct students to the necessary member of staff within NTU
when necessary and notify relevant staff of broader issues that need to be
addressed. In September 2012, I
had the privilege to be part of the first intake to experience the new
mentoring scheme. Through this scheme, I was able to make new people, gain more
information about NTU and UK thus eases my transition as well as resolves any
issues through contact with my student mentor. Knowing that this mentoring
scheme helps new students settle down easily, I decided to volunteer myself to
become an International Student Mentor to guide new international students. I
became an International Postgraduate Student Mentor from January 2013 till Jun
2014. The experiences I gained through volunteering, as a Student Mentor was
amazing. Throughout the time being as a student mentor, I was able to assist
and provide new students with advices, guide and present their issues concerns
to relevant members of staff. At
the same time, while helping others in need and meeting wonderful people along
the way, I was able to gain additional knowledge on different courses offered
in NTU. Furthermore, by being a Student Mentor, I have the opportunity to
demonstrate different types of skills such as leadership, communication, build
my confidence level and professionally translate students concerns and demands
into recommended and implementable solutions. This scheme had given me the chance to help new students as
well as help me make wonderful connections and friendships with members of
staff of different department as well as with my student mentees. The
self-satisfaction has also been incredible when you are able to solve the
concerns and issues faced by your student mentees. Therefore, please continue
to support the International Student Program and be part of the amazing Student
Mentor Scheme.
