Who we are and what we do
Student Mentors are here to help you out with a range of issues and can visit you in your accommodation when you need a helping hand. Here’s some of the things we can help you with:
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Settling into University life, homesickness, personal difficulties, and all other issues relating to your general Wellbeing.
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Getting on with your new flatmates, flat disputes, and other shared living & accommodation related issues.
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Exam stress, extenuating circumstances, the transition into independent learning and other issues in relation to you academic study.
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Budgeting, finding part time work, sources of funding and other finance related issues.
The Welfare Office is located in The Hub at the Vale (next to the entrance of the Duck and Scholar). Feel free to drop in Monday – Friday 4-8pm (Term Time only), pop us an email or give us a phone call. We are here to listen and to help you resolve any issues, no matter how big or small.
Meet the team
Name: Bex
Accomodtion Site: Liberty Court
Course: Psychology & Psychological Practice MSci
Year: 3rd
Interests: Going out for meals and trying new foods. Watching Friends re-runs and walking my dog
Name: George Warren
Accomodtion Site: Tennis Courts
Course: Business Management
Year: 2nd
Interests: In my free time I enjoy watching films and listening to music. My favourite film of all time is Rocky. I am also a season ticket holder for Wasps Rugby Club and really enjoy watching a variety of sports.
Name: Izzy Printer
Accomodtion Site: Mason
Course: Political Science & Philosophy
Year: 3rd
Interests: Singing, playing my guitar, spending time with my dog Alfie and seeing my friends.
Name: Jake Anthony Scott
Accomodtion Site: Shackleton & Aitken
Course: BA History & Political Science
Year: 2nd
Interests: Writing, including predominantly poetry and script writing, playing bass guitar, and listening to music, both live and in my headphones.
Name: Kate Hack
Accomodtion Site: Maple Bank and Elgar Court
Course: Psychology
Year: 2nd
Interests: Clinical psychology, Irish dance and creative media
Name: Laura Chamberlain
Accomodtion Site: Pritchatts Park
Course: Political Science
Year: 3rd
Interests: Singing, dancing (when I have time!), drama, current affairs, film and the student mentor scheme of course!
Name: Meg Chaplin
Accomodtion Site: Chamberlain
Course: Drama & Theatre Arts
Year: 3rd
Interests: Music, Theatre, Baking, Reading
Name: Megan Webb
Accomodtion Site: Jarratt Hall
Course: Psychology
Year: 2nd
Interests: Triathlon
Name: Nisha Vaidya
Accomodtion Site: Liberty Gardens and Liberty Close
Course: BA English Literature & French Studies
Year: 4th
Interests: Reading, Listening to music, Languages, Singing, Acting, Spending time with friends
Name: Rachael Boddington
Accomodtion Site: Pritchatts Park
Course: History/Ancient History and Archaeology
Year: 3rd
Interests: I like drama, dancing, anything historical and eating curry, but I especially love animal and wildlife and being around my friends.
Name: Robert Manghan
Accomodtion Site: Victoria Halls & Selly Oak Court
Course: Drama & Theatre Arts
Year: 3rd
Interests: Lego, films, theatre, writing books and poems, baking and spending time with my girlfriend.
Name: Sarah Gaspar
Accomodtion Site: Tennis Court
Course: Human Biology
Year: 2nd
Interests: I absolutely love animals (especially my dog and cat). I don’t have any specific hobbies but I love to try new things and obviously have a big interest in science!