Mentees

Coming to University is a life changing experience. Most of these changes are experienced as very positive ones, but such a big change can bring with it some challenges. Our peer mentoring scheme aims to help you manage these challenges.

Everyone will experience the transition to University in different ways and often, for different reasons. We anticipate that as a new student:

  • You might be the first person in your family to go to university.
  • You might be returning to education after some years.
  • You might not know anyone else coming to, or anybody who has been to, Keele
  • You might be a new student to the UK, and not just to Keele University

And even if you feel relatively comfortable about starting University, you still might want a point of contact and someone who you can ask questions during the time you’re finding your feet and settling in to University life. Our Mentors are all current students who have been through the first year of University and explored the local area. Therefore who better to ask where's the best music venue is, where to order pizza from or how do I travel home? After all, they would have seen it all and got the t-shirt first hand. Just complete the online application form to request a Keele Mentor.

Apply for a Keele Mentor

Having a Keele Mentor is a fantastic way to aid your transition into Keele. Coming to University is a life changing experience. Even if you feel relatively comfortable about starting university, you still might want a point of contact and someone who you can ask questions before you arrive. Having a Mentor is a great way of finding out more about studying at Keele from someone who has experienced this themselves. We aim to match you to a Mentor who has done a similar course to you. They will be able to share with you their tips to get the best out of your time at Keele, what to get involved in and where to go both on and off campus.

Our Keele Mentors scheme begins with email contact prior to arrival at Keele, and continues during the first few weeks and months after arrival and in some cases, beyond this. Keele Mentors aims to ease the transition for new students starting with us, and provide a welcoming start to their time at Keele. If you would like to have a Keele Mentor please complete the online application here

We will then match you to a mentor doing a similar course to you. They will contact you by email before you arrive at Keele so you can ask them any questions you have. Then when you arrive at Keele you can meet them at the Keele Mentors Launch Party on Wednesday 2nd October. They will be there for you during your first weeks and months at Keele, to show you round and give you advice about being a Keele student.

This is a great chance to find out more about studying at Keele from someone who has just experienced this themselves. They will be able to share with you their tips to get the best out of your time at Keele, what to get involved in, where to go both on and off campus. They will be here for you throughout your first year or for as long as you need their advice and support.

If you would like more information or have any questions please email us at mentors@keele.ac.uk

It is best to apply as soon as possible so we can match you to your Mentor so that you can talk to them before you arrive. However we will also accept applications throughout your first year so if you change your mind you can still apply online here.