A Suffolk Life Mentor is an experienced student who forms supportive relationships with new and fellow students here at Suffolk. Our current Suffolk Life Mentors have helped new students start university, and also been a listening ear to other students who would like to talk about their life at Suffolk.

A Suffolk Life Mentor has the opportunity to suggest and run activities of their choosing. They will also represent the university locally and nationally at conferences, workshops, and other events.

Suffolk Life Mentors are experienced students who can offer information and support to help with your transition to University and to make sure you that you have the best possible experience during your studies. Suffolk Life Mentors organise activities for students to help them meet new people, and learn more about university life.

Our student mentors have run sessions such as:

• Spring Walk to Holywells Park
• University chill-out tour
• Group cinema trip
• Budgeting games
• Time Management session

All sessions are completely free, and a great way to meet new people.

If you have completed your first year at Suffolk, then you are eligible to become a mentor. 

For more information please visit: https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/mentor

Some students may feel anxious or nervous about starting University

Our Suffolk Life Mentors are trained by staff in Student Services who provide information and advice on:

• Careers and Employability
• Student Finance
• Disability and Wellbeing
• International opportunities

Our Suffolk Life Mentors also bring their university/life experience to their role. Many of our student mentors are:

• On placement as part of their course.
• Working part-time in Ipswich and beyond.
• Mature students.
• The first of their family to go to university.

Our mentors now want to help fellow students get the most out of university and enjoy their time at Suffolk.

Once you have signed up for the Suffolk Life Mentor Scheme, you will be assigned a student mentor, who will introduce themselves by email.

You are able to carry on communicating via email if you wish, or to meet onsite at the university.

Sign-up here

Stay up to date with us through social media – join our Facebook group.

Further information on joining the scheme can be found in our introduction booklet.

Do you have any questions? Email us.