Stage 3 – Student Mentoring Scheme
Due to its success in previous years, we will again be taking part in the RIBA mentoring scheme. The scheme is offered to third year undergraduates to support them during their studies and to help prepare them and provide guidance for their forthcoming year out.
The first meeting between the mentors and the students is due to take place mid-November, with continued contact throughout the academic year. The mentors are usually RIBA Chartered Architects with a wealth of experience in practice around the UK and/or abroad. The role of the mentor is to provide the students with an insight into the business of architecture and the experience of practice (for example site visits). Mentors may also help with advice on issues such as portfolio presentation, interview techniques, CV writing and presentation techniques to name a few.
We have had continued positive feedback from our students that have been involved with the scheme in the past. Many have commented on how the scheme provides invaluable advice for architecture students in their final year who are preparing for their year out. The site visits have been highlighted as being particularly useful for seeing a project develop through its various stages.