Becoming a mentor

A typical life-cycle of a peer mentor in the International Buddy Program

	Apply to be a peer mentor.
	Being shortlisted as a suitable candidate to become peer mentor.
	Attend the mandatory briefing/training.
	A peer mentor is assigned with one or more new international student(s).
	Peer mentor meets with the new international students individually on weekly basis (for 3 to 4 weeks).
	Peer mentor is to complete and submit the meeting logs to ISS at the end of the program.

Must be a full-time Monash University Malaysia student who has at least studied for one semester.
Must have achieved satisfactory academic performance.
Must have the intention to remain in the program for at least a year, over 2 semesters.
Must be willing to meet and engage on a weekly basis with matched international students individually.
Be willing to assist and engage in new experiences, and the sharing of culture and values.
Adhere to the International Buddy Program guidelines.

Contact the matched international students over the first 3 to 4 weeks of the semester to introduce himself/herself and answer questions.
Advise the matched international students on the academic resources and support services.
Work closely with the International Student Advisers throughout the International Buddy Program and report on any concerns or issues that the matched international students may have.
Maintain regular contact with the matched international students.
Attend training, group meetings, events and activities.

Step 1: Download and complete the Peer Mentor application form.

Step 2: Submit the completed form to the International Student Support (ISS) office, located at Level 2 Building 2.

(Recruitment for July 2016 will be REOPENED in May 2016)

Step 3: Once you have been shortlisted, a staff from the ISS will contact you by phone or email.

Step 4: Thereafter, you will be notified to attend the mandatory Training for Peer Mentors.