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Introduction

Our community is here to help each other and help you make the most of your time at the university.

We are invested in our students and the vision of a welcoming and inclusive learning community where everybody is supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

This scheme is a peer-to-peer support system that helps first year students adjust to life at the 秋葵视频. Being a member of the scheme has lots of benefits; it will help you settle in, make new friends and learn about life at Greenwich.

How it works

When you join as a new student, you are matched with current鈥痵tudents at Greenwich through  based on answers you give when joining. However, you can also browse the available mentors and read their profiles.

It can be beneficial and fun for new students to be matched with current students who know what it is like to be at Greenwich and can share their experience. The scheme is flexible, informal and aims to work around your schedule.

We would like all students at the 秋葵视频 to have the opportunity to have a student peer mentor, so take your first step鈥痓y .

Joining is easy, just log in with your 秋葵视频 email address from your computer or by downloading the .

What is expected of you as a mentee

• Have regular meetings with your mentor
• Respond to your mentor’s communications promptly
• View your mentor as your go-to person and bring your questions to them
• Take the initiative to set up some meetings and let them know how you prefer to communicate or meet
• Share your own knowledge and experience with your mentor
• Attend social/networking student peer mentoring events.

After being a mentee for a period, you will be eligible to  and help other students, like yourself, make the most of university life. You will have the opportunity to be a member of the Student Peer Mentoring Community for as long as you are a student at Greenwich.

If you have any questions about the scheme, please contact the Student Engagement Team on student-engagement@gre.ac.uk.

How to become a mentor

We encourage all students in year 2 and year 3 of their programme, as well as postgraduate students 6 months into their course to become a mentor. The training is all on , please complete the to become a blue badge mentor mate.

There are 5 elements of the training, these are:

1- The Mentor Academy

2 - Mental Health and Wellbeing

3 - Student Finance/ budgeting

4 - How to make the most of the Vygo App and how to create an enticing profile.

5 - Sign Posting/ Reporting

If you have any questions about becoming a mentor, please ask a current mentor within

Badge System

Our mentor badge system is designed to recognize and reward your dedication and progress in our program.

1. Blue Badge: This is your starting point. Once you complete the , you earn the Blue Badge. It's your initial step into the mentor community.

2. Silver Badge: Elevate your status by engaging in more training, attending workshops, and completing volunteering activities. The Silver Badge represents your growing expertise and commitment.

3. Gold Badge: Achieve the highest of our badge system. The Gold Badge is awarded for outstanding participation and leadership in the mentor program.

Each badge comes with exciting rewards, including fun trips, unique opportunities, and more. Redeem your rewards as you achieve each badge and enjoy the perks of your hard work and dedication!

Benefits of being a mentee

• Increase engagement and decrease isolation by meeting other students
• Start building a support network
• Increase self-esteem and confidence
• Support in the transition to the University of鈥疓reenwich
• Become a member of the university鈥痗ommunity and meet your peers

Benefits of being a mentor

We are always recruiting student mentors to support our new students, welcome them to the Greenwich community and support their transition to university life

If you would like to become a Student Mentor, please complete the

As a mentor you will:

• Complete 4 hours of mandatory training on being a mentor, mental health awareness and signposting to relevant services
• Meet with your mentee at least three times per term (online or face-to-face)
• Have the opportunity to participate in mentor and mentee networking events

Benefits of being a mentor:

• Gain transferable employability skills: Communication and presentation skills; time management and organisation; active listening
• Opportunity to give back to the university community and meet new people
• Training on mentoring, wellbeing, mental health, and finance
• Invitation to additional development opportunities
• Certificate of participation and excellence
• LinkedIn recommendation
• Invitations to special events
• Exciting rewards relating to your badge status (blue, silver, gold)

For general enquiries, please visit our

Hear from our Mentor Mates

Our peer mentors are incredible, they assist with welcome events, deliver engaging shout-outs, and participate in confidence-building workshops. Through their dedication, they create a welcoming and motivating environment for everyone.

One of them shared:

"Partaking in the Vygo mentoring scheme has been incredibly beneficial for me as I have been able to learn how to hold valuable and interesting conversations with complete strangers, teaching me how to expertly network in preparation for my future career."

"Becoming a student mentor has meant that I have been able to contribute to the strong Greenwich community and give back support to the services of the University." 

"My motivation levels have rapidly increased my enthusiasm in ensuring that students are able to make the most of their university experience, both academically and socially. If given the opportunity, I would thoroughly recommend partaking in such a scheme to help conquer and make a difference within the university and to yourselves!"

Vygo Podcasts

Our Greenwich Mentors Mates have been featured on the Champions Coffee Podcast: Student Crossroads by Vygo, where they have shared their experiences and insights about their lives as students. The podcast aims to provide valuable advice, inspiration, and support to help students navigate their academic and personal journeys.

with Gihan Bulathsinghala, Student Mentor

with Serena Christie, Student Mentor