BGL Enrichment and Wellbeing Program 2023
Are you a BGL student who will be in second year or above in 2023? Do you have passion for your
studies and your discipline, and want to give back? Would you like to help first year students in your
discipline settle into their studies and get to know Flinders University and the College? We are looking for you! Join us as a Mentor in 2023.
Benefits for mentors
- Gain experience with the application and interview process
- Receive training about orientation and transition, university services, helping first year students
- Develop leadership skills
- Refine oral and written communication skills
- Be given opportunities for casual work with the University/College
- Meet like-minded individuals in the College and develop your networks
- Give back to your discipline/College/University
- Support first year students through their university studies
- Receive a gift voucher upon successful completion of the Program
- Get Horizon Points
- Advertise your discipline and the University at events such as Open Day
What is the time commitment?
Approximately 40 hours across Semester 1, 2023. This includes:
- Submitting your application in November 2022
- Attending an interview in December 2022
- Attending a 1-day training in February 2023
- Reaching out to mentees in February 2023
- Attending 1-day Orientation in O’Week, February 2023
- Mentoring for 2-hours per week in Weeks 1-6
- Mentoring 2-hours per fortnight in Weeks 7-12
- Completing of reflection/evaluation tasks twice during the program
- Attending at an end-of-program event
Want more information?
More information is available on FLO, including the application form, FAQs, and a recording of the information session. You can access this information via the following FLO pages:
Criminology: BCRIM Community
Business: BUSN1021; BUSN1014; BUSN2037; BUSN2040; BUSN3029; BUSN3070
International Relations/Government: IRPS Community; GOVT1003; GOVT3001
Law: LLBLP Community