AAO Mentorship Program
We help freshmen to get acquainted with the university life and feel better
knowing that they have senior mentors whom they can always refer to and ask for help, as well as develop certain skills that mentees would like to excel at.
knowing that they have senior mentors whom they can always refer to and ask for help, as well as develop certain skills that mentees would like to excel at.
AAO Mentorship Program
AAO Mentorship is a one-semester program for all freshman students to help develop a supportive and effective learning community at the University. Mentoring gives new students the opportunity to meet peers and build networks, learn about student life and settle in to the University.
Mentors are senior students who can assist freshman students to settle into university life. This may include:
Mentors are not intended to replace the academic advice, tutoring or assistance with your course material provided by your faculty or school.
AAO Mentorship is a one-semester program for all freshman students to help develop a supportive and effective learning community at the University. Mentoring gives new students the opportunity to meet peers and build networks, learn about student life and settle in to the University.
Mentors are senior students who can assist freshman students to settle into university life. This may include:
- providing support and advice
- sharing knowledge and their experiences
- familiarising you with University services
- organising mentoring sessions or group activities to help you build networks
Mentors are not intended to replace the academic advice, tutoring or assistance with your course material provided by your faculty or school.
How to become a mentee?
If you are a new student at the University, you may be able to register for a peer mentoring program run by AAO at the start of your first year of study. The registration link is provided below.
Dates of the Program
February 3, 2025 - April11, 2025
What you can expect from the Mentorship Program?
- Personalized Support
- Academic Guidance
- Career and Professional Development
- Personal Growth and Well-being
- A Supportive Network
Welcome to the AAO Mentorship Program!
Know more about the mentorship opportunity.
FAQ
Our program offers you the opportunity to develop essential skills, build networks and find out everything you need to know about getting started at NU.
You will have one-to-one sessions with your mentee to get help with academic skills, social and emotional development, and future thinking. You will also attend group events with other mentoring pairs and celebrate your achievements at our end-of-semester Mentoring Celebration.
AAO Mentor will be someone you can go to if you need help or have any questions. They will also provide you first-hand advice on getting the most out of your studies at NU. Sharing their stories and tips, AAO Mentors will empower you to continue achieving your educational goals and master the life skills in your first year.
You will have a schedule of meetings to follow, usually once two weeks, excluding meetings during the Fall Break and Winter Break.
You will be paired with a Mentor of the same major as yours. Each Mentor will have up to 4 mentees with the same career interests.
The program is running for one-semester, starting from September 4 to November 7.