Make new friends, learn all you need to know about getting set up for life at University, and discuss your study and career goals with an experienced Academic.
Orientation
You start your journey at University of Melbourne with a welcome that will set you on your way to an enriched university experience
Peer Mentoring | Semester | 01
Start building new connections with support from an experienced student and Peer Mentor
Academic Advising | Semester | 02
With one semester under your belt, you can start shaping your future with the guidance of an accomplished academic in the Faculty of Business and Economics
Melbourne Peer Mentor Program | Semester 1 | First 5 weeksNavigating the first few weeks of University can be tricky, that's why all first-year undergraduate students are matched with a peer mentor, someone who has been in your shoes, felt the excitement and had the same questions. Even better, they have the practical experience to help guide you and get you settled in. | |
The process Once you have submitted your preferences, then matched to a mentor, you are also grouped with other first-year students from your course, and all you have to do is turn up and start making connections and friends! You will meet with your group five times throughout your first semester, providing you with a strong basis for building your networks and knowledge as you begin your journey at the University of Melbourne. |
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Academic Advising | Semester 2 - 5The Academic Advising program is for all BCom students. If you are in your second semester, you are automatically part of the program. Academic Advising is conversations with an academic in your course to talk about your university experience, goals and passions. You set the agenda to suit your needs. You have the opportunity to meet four times during your degree, once per semester. Make it count! | |
The Process
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Supercharge your future and university experience Tip #1: Come prepared Tip #2: Communication builds a foundation for your future Tip #3: Find out about your adviser | |
Isn't Academic Advising for people who need help? No, it's not just about career guidance. You would be amazed at the guidance they can provide to help you make informed decisions about your future. | |
 | The meetings were really insightful, and it was great to get a different perspective on my current situation, future plans and learn about the resources and options available to me at university.” – Liam, Bachelor of Commerce |
Professor Angela Paladino
What is one thing that might surprise your students once they get to know you? I have changed careers a number of times before becoming an academic. And I love abseiling and boxing to keep fit!
What is your favourite thing about being an Academic Adviser so far? Meeting students in an informal environment and helping them to navigate career options.
What are you passionate about? The environment and innovation. Sound strange? Ask me why at our next meeting.
Department: Business and Economics
Associate Professor Helen Hu
What is one thing that might surprise your students once they get to know you? I speak four languages.
What is your favourite thing about being an Academic Adviser so far? Building better connections with my students.
What are you passionate about? I am passionate about painting.
Department: Management and Marketing
Mr Noel Boys
What is one thing that might surprise your students once they get to know you? I'm not as dull as most accountants.
What is your favourite thing about being an Academic Adviser so far? I enjoy the pastoral nature of the role of Academic Adviser. It gives me the opportunity to let students see that I care about more than just whether they pass the exam in my subject. The prospect that I may stay in touch with a student years after they graduate because of the relationship developed during Academic Advice sessions is appealing.
What are you passionate about? My family, the Hawthorn Football Club, any major sports team from Boston, Chocolate, good coffee, debunking the myth that Accounting is boring.
Department: Accounting
Professor Susan Ainsworth
What is one thing that might surprise your students once they get to know you? I'm a Professor who is also a current student (at another university). I re-enrolled in my Diploma in Modern Languages after a 3-year break because of a commitment I gave to two of the students in my academic advising group in 2020.
What is your favourite thing about being an Academic Adviser so far? Finding out how accomplished, well-rounded and extraordinary our students are. I was not so, at their age.
What are you passionate about? Making organisations and workplaces more just, inclusive and humane - addressing inequality and disadvantage through employment and education. Education has a transformative power and everyone should be able to access it.
Department: Management and Marketing
Meet some of our academic advisers!
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Professor Angela Paladino 
Associate Professor Helen Hu 
Mr Noel Boys 
Professor Susan Ainsworth
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