Peer Mentors

Join our mentor community, build supportive connections and enhance your university experience.

It's so rewarding being a peer mentor, sharing my experiences and helping other students get the most out of their time at CCCU.

CharlottePeer Mentor

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Connect with a peer mentor

What better way to learn about university and student life than to ask a peer mentor who can give you the benefit of their first-hand experience as a current student.

Our peer mentors are students from all years and postgraduate levels, trained to offer a safe, confidential space for you to talk, ask questions, and get advice. They provide reassurance, guidance, and can connect you to useful services, helping you build your support network at CCCU.

We offer a diverse range of mentors from various backgrounds, each bringing unique experiences and insights.

Why connect with a peer mentor?

They can help you with …

  • Finding support: Discover useful resources and services to support you at University.
  • Setting goals: Identify what you want to achieve for your studies and your future.
  • Confidence building: Meet new people, feel included, and become part of our vibrant community.
  • Time management: Get tips on achieving a life/study balance.

Peer mentors can share their learning experiences and advice. For academic and assessment support please contact your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) or your Faculty Learning Skills Team. Also check out academic support for international students.

Types of peer mentors

Your peer mentor will offer online or face-to-face pastoral guidance. You can request a mentor at any time, even before you start, meeting weekly or monthly for reassurance and to share experiences. They are a great way to get to know what being a student is like and help you settle into university.

You can connect with a mentor at the start of your university experience to help you adjust to studying in the UK and settle into CCCU. We’ve a diverse pool of mentors for you to connect with so you can meet new people, learn about different cultures, and unlock opportunities.

Mentoring gives you the chance to discuss your experience living, studying and researching as a postgraduate with current, more experienced students. This is a great way to build a supportive network, gain invaluable insights, and explore your own academic aspirations.

The Believe, Achieve, Mentor and Empower (BAME) Programme has been uniquely designed for students that identify as Black, Asian, Mixed Heritage or Minoritised Ethnic. Our mentors come from various backgrounds, each with their own unique perspective to share. The programme aims to offer chances to connect, to celebrate your successes, and became part of a supportive community 

How to request a peer mentor

To request a peer mentor complete this online form.

Please ensure you mention any specific request or needs that you may have, so that we are able to fit you with the best-suited peer mentor.

What to Expect:

  • Personal match: You’ll be paired with a mentor based on your preferences.
  • Flexible support: The mentoring relationship adapts to fit around your studies and other. commitments. Both participants can change their mentor or mentee at any point.
  • A partnership: You and your mentor will decide together on how the mentoring will work best for you. 

If you have any questions, please email peermentoring@canterbury.ac.uk.

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Become a peer mentor

Share your knowledge and experience to help guide other students through university life by becoming a peer mentor.

Mentoring provides a great opportunity for you to inspire another individual and share your experiences, giving other students a safe and confidential space to talk freely and ask questions.

Why Become a Peer Mentor?

  • Make a Difference: Help fellow students and enrich their university experience.
  • Boost Your Skills: Strengthen your own learning, improve academic performance, and build self-confidence.
  • Stand Out: Show employers you’ve gone beyond your degree with a University certificate recognizing your mentoring contribution. Enhance skills like listening, communication, leadership, and problem-solving—highly valued by employers.
  • Expand Your Network: Meet new people, explore diverse cultures, and broaden your horizons.

What training is provided?

All mentors will be expected to attend and complete the training sessions.

The training will cover what mentoring is, the mentoring process, how to foster a good mentor-mentee relationship, how to support and provide guidance to other students, and addressing disclosure and confidentiality issues. The training sessions promote inclusive practice, mutual respect, and self-reflection.

 

How to apply to be a peer mentor

To apply for any of the above peer mentor opportunities, please complete this application.

If you are interested in a course mentoring position, please check with your course first to see if this is available, as you need to be recommended by the academic contact.

If you have any questions, please email peermentoring@canterbury.ac.uk.

Being recognised for your volunteering

As a mentor you have an opportunity to log your volunteering hours which can go towards a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Award. You will receive an invitation to attend a yearly volunteering award ceremony and a chance to be nominated Peer Mentor of the Year.

After completing your training you will need to register with the volunteer website and log your volunteering hours. Please go to the volunteer website to create a profile and select the peer mentor position to apply.

One of the most rewarding aspects is witnessing the growth and development of my mentees. Through mentorship, I've honed my communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, learning to adapt my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. Seeing my mentees overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and flourish into confident individuals has been incredibly fulfilling.

BochraPeer Mentor
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