Student Mentors
Find out about Student Mentors in the department of Engineering and Design and how they can help you.
About Student Mentors
In the Department of Engineering and Design, our mentoring scheme offers comprehensive support for various academic and student life challenges. Our dedicated mentors are here to assist you with both significant and minor issues, providing valuable guidance tailored to the engineering discipline. These mentors, who are fellow students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, have navigated the challenges of studying and are eager to share their expertise. They understand the unique concerns of engineering students and are equipped to help you develop essential skills. By connecting with current engineering students who have first-hand experience, you can gain insights, strategies, and support to overcome obstacles and excel in your academic journey.
Our Student Mentors offer support in various areas, including:
- essay structuring
- preparing lab reports
- providing advice on texts and reading lists
- enhancing revision skills and planning
- addressing specific questions
- boosting confidence and managing work-related concerns
- time management strategies
- assistance with presentations
- guidance on computing and navigating the web effectively.
How to get help from a Student Mentor
Please see Canvas for further information Student Mentors and Peer Assisted Learning: Student Experience and Advice (Eng/Inf). You can also find out more about the Engineering and Design mentors, including their schedule for this term, on their Linktree and you can also contact them via email: enginf-mentors@sussex.ac.uk.