Susan (she/her)
BSc Adult Nursing and Graduate Cert. in Ophthalmic Nursing
Susan is an Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner working in Greater Glasgow and Clyde with both clinical and surgical roles
Benefits to registering as a mentor
There are multiple benefits to registering with My Academic Family as a mentor, the biggest of which is the positive impact you will have on the lives and educational careers of the students you are matched with.
Supports good mental health
and provides opportunities for rewarding relationships and experiences with others and especially with those you might not otherwise encounter in your day to day life..
Fosters personal growth
in a mentor’s own life, through building skills in self-reflection and communication.
Develops valuable leadership skills
that can be put to work elsewhere in a mentor’s personal or professional life..
Access to our online community
which contains resources for mentors to access on their own, and includes a forum where mentors can ask and answer each other’s questions.
Online Events
sharing information and advice, and giving mentors opportunities to ask questions of My Academic Family and any university staff that attend such events.
Who are our mentors?
Our mentors are volunteers who have already completed their university degrees in the UK. Many of our mentors were first-generation students themselves and understand the extra difficulties associated with coming to university without a support network that is familiar with what university is like.
Daniel (He/Him)
English Language and Literature
Daniel has always been passionate about supporting people to be their best, and now works at Glasgow Kelvin College as their Organisational Development Lead.
Gina, PhD (She/Her)
Women’s Studies and Feminist Research
Gina’s academic interests include arts-based research, Pagan studies, and life storytelling. Gina is a photographer who loves creating fictional characters inspired by fantasy, and feminist historical fiction.
Fiona (she/her)
Accountancy (Honours)
Fiona is a qualified Chartered Accountant who has a true passion for helping others reach their full potential.
The Mentorship Programme expects mentors and students to meet at least once per month for at least 30 minutes. Mentoring Relationships last one academic year, though it can continue if both the mentor and student both indicate they want to.
Register with My Academic Family
If you’re interested in providing one-on-one mentorship to first-generation students, having access to an online community of fellow mentors, and having a positive effect on the educational experiences of others, join us.