Start@UNSW

Availability: Thursday and Friday afternoon

About me: "Hello everyone, so excited meet you all! I'm Janna, a media/social science student. I'll be in my third year of study so if you have any questions on how I've been surviving, I'm happy to share what little wisdom I can muster."

Availability: Monday & Tuesday (all day); and Wednesday (until 1pm)

About me: "Hi! I'm completing my final year of City Planning at UNSW. I write, read (fiction and non-fiction!) and volunteer in my free time. Join me if you like long chats and just chilling out."

Availability: Saturday & Monday (evening); and Wednesday (morning)

About me: "Hello! My name is Laila and I study a Bachelor of Social Work. Some of my favourite things to do are watch movies, go on late night walks, and spend time playing with my pet cat. A fun fact about my cat is that he doesn’t have a name!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hello! I am a second-year student studying a Bachelor of Arts / Education (Secondary). My Major is English, and I Minor in Creative Writing, so I think you can guess what my interests are! Welcome to UNSW and I'm looking forward to meeting you!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "I am a second year Fine Arts/Arts student. I am majoring in History and Creative writing for Arts and specialising in Drawing and Animation for FA. I commute from both Paddington and Main campus. I was doing secondary edu originally before switching."

Availability: Flexible

About me: "I’m an architecture student heading into my second year. I was born and raised in Iraq which makes Arabic as my first language. I enjoy photography to capture moments, memories and architecture. I also love to spend time with my family and friends."

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hello, I’m Nicole and I’m studying social work, I’m from a small town called Griffith, and I enjoy reading, swimming and travelling. I’m super excited to be a 2026 peer mentor and help you on your university journey. :)"

Availability: Monday and Thursday afternoons

About me: "Hi, I’m Nirvana! I study Law/Arts (majors: Politics & IR and Environmental Humanities). I’m passionate about global affairs, gender justice and climate! I have a cat and a rabbit. I love storytelling, meeting new people, and always love a good movie!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hello first year students! 😊 I’m in my 3rd year doing a Bachelors of Primary Education from Western Sydney! Some of my hobbies are reading, journaling, running and walking my dog 🐶. I love sunsets, sipping tea and romanticising life."

Availability: Tuesday afternoon and most other mornings to early afternoons

About me: "Hello, I'm Reegan, a politics and international relations major with a minor in security studies. I love to discuss current events and keep updated! Coming from a small town on the Mid North Coast, I also enjoy the outdoors, sports, books, and music!"

Availability: Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday, Thursday afternoon, Friday morning

About me: "Hey, I’m Saajidah! I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Arts & Education. I love sewing, reading, chilling with my cats, and picnicking at the beach with my friends. I also love meeting new people, and I’m super excited to meet you this term!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hello! My name is Sabrina and I am currently undertaking a Bachelors of Architectural Studies. My hobbies include drawing, playing the occasional games in between and watching random video essays! Don’t be afraid to contact me, I don’t bite! :)"

Availability: Wednesday and Thursday

About me: "Hi everyone, I’m a fourth year actuarial and statistics student originally from Coffs Harbour. Outside of Uni I enjoy hiking, camping, travelling & the beach. Can’t wait to meet you all! 😁🤙"

Availability: Tuesday (afternoon) and Wednesday (morning)

About me: "Hi! I’m Dilara, a second-year Commerce student majoring in Finance and Accounting. I enjoy travelling, networking, shopping and staying active at the gym or pilates. I love learning, growing, helping others and meeting new people!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hiya! I'm Emily, a third year studying economics/arts (philosophy major). Big fan of reading, beaching and, recently, baked beans. I'm super keen to get to know you all!"

Availability: Thursday (afternoon), Friday (all day) and most evenings any day

About me: "Hi, I’m Hadia! I’m a fourth-year Information Systems student currently completing Honours. I love reading, travelling and café hopping. Fun fact: I’m still on my Ls (they expire next year!). I’m excited to support you on your journey to UNSW 😊"

Availability: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons

About me: "I study a Bachelor of Information Systems and love baking, reading, cooking, travelling, nature and foodie adventures, sunset beach walks, and my 1-year-old cat. I love meeting new people and aim to create a fun, inclusive environment for everyone!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi everyone! 👋 I'm a Commerce/Design student who loves art, dance and food whilst delving into different kinds of popular culture! 💜 I'm so excited to meet you all and guide you through your transition into uni! Here's to a fun year ahead! ✨️"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hii! I’m Krystal and one word to describe me is spontaneous :D I love trying new things and my recent interests include ultimate frisbee, planning trips, photography and editing. Keen to meet you all and make this uni transition super memorable!!"

Availability: Monday (morning), Tuesday (all day) and Friday (morning)

About me: "Hello everyone!! I am in my second year of uni. A little bit about myself is that I grew up in Sydney South West. I enjoy watching kdrama and anime in my free time. A fun fact: I used to be able to name all the countries in the world 🌎."

Availability: Monday & Tuesday (afternoons); Wednesday (all day); Friday (all day); and the weekend

About me: "Hello! I'm Muskaan and I am super excited to be your mentor this year. I love fashion, going on walks, shopping, studying and food. I'm currently halfway through my degree and I have lots to share and lots to learn as well. Super excited!!"

Availability: Monday to Thursday evenings

About me: "Hey! I’m Olivia, studying Actuarial/Mathematics whilst working in reinsurance. I love connecting with new people, sharing knowledge and having a laugh (or a few). Fun fact, I also train and dance competitively for UNSW :) Can’t wait to meet you!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "I'm in my second year of Commerce/Media and in my free time, I like to watch films and draw. Looking forward to mentoring you!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hello, I'm Tony! I have around 18 pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs and birds. I'm a huge escape room enthusiast and have completed multiple rooms across genres like horror and futuristic. I look forward to meeting you!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hello! My name’s Abhinav and I am a fourth year Civil Engineering student. My main hobbies are martial arts (little bit of Muay Thai and BJJ) and playing the guitar (not very well). I was a Start@UNSW mentee myself in 1st year and enjoyed it a lot."

Availability: Wednesday and Friday afternoon

About me: "Hi my name is Adrian Sabato! I’m studying Electrical Engineering, and I’m excited to be one of your peer mentors for 2026. Outside of university I like to play piano, I have 3 goldfish and fun fact, my last name, Sabato, means “Saturday” in Italian."

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hey everyone! I’m Anantan, a second-year Aerospace Engineering student with a huge passion for motorsport and gaming. I’m super excited to be a mentor this year – can’t wait to meet you all, share what I’ve learned, and help however I can!"

Availability: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

About me: "Hello!!!! I’m a third-year aerospace engineering 🚀 and computer science student. I love watching shows and movies, reading and crocheting. I absolutely cannot wait to meet and support you on this new journey!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi future mentees! I'm a kiwi studying mechatronic engineering. I love to play online mini games like jackbox and gartic phone but would also love to explore Sydney more! Would also love to be challenged to a game of table tennis 🏓"

Availability: Monday (afternoon), Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (morning)

About me: "Hey my name’s Chiara! I’m a 3rd year Engineering and Science student majoring in Renewable Energy and Chemistry! Some of my favourite things to do in my free time include swimming, going to the beach and drinking coffee."

Availability: Wednesday and Thursday

About me: "Heyyy I am a third year Mining Eng and Computer Science student who loves collecting DVDs and PS2 games; shout outs to David Lynch, Shin Megami Tensei and Katseye you are my queens. While I mentor you guys on how to survive uni, maybe you can mentor me on how to smile properly in photos I tried my best😭"

Availability: Monday, Tuesday and Friday afternoons 

About me: "Hi! My name’s Flynn! I’m a third year mining engineering student who enjoys playing tennis, listening to music and spending time with friends! I can’t wait to start 2026 with a blast!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "I am a 3rd year student in a Bachelor of Civil Engineering/ Computer Science, I love going out and spending money on food, sleeping in and spending time with my cat. Looking forward to 2026!"

Availability: Monday, Thursday (before 4pm) and Friday

About me: "Hi! My name is Joss and I'm a third year Mechatronic Engineering student originating from Lithgow NSW. I have an arts based background, with a love for musical theatre and performance, and as a 20 year old am starting my mandatory bouldering arc."

Availability: Wednesday and Thursday

About me: "Hi all! I study a double degree of Electrical Engineering and Materials Science, with a strong interest in solar, batteries and EVs. Some interesting facts about me: Events Director at a student society; spent 11 years in Japan; LOOOOOVE volleyball"

Availability: Should be free any day, all day, as long as I do not have a mandatory class on.

About me: "I'm Lee, a 4th-year Computer Science/Arts student who grew up in Newtown and later in South-Western Sydney. I love thrifting, cafe-hopping, gaming, photoshoots and city hangouts. I hope to guide you and make your first term a positive experience."

Availability: Wednesday (all day), Thursday (afternoon) and Friday (until 2pm)

About me: "Hi! I’m Monika and I’m in my third year of Environmental and Humanitarian Eng. I’m very involved in uni life and would love to show you how to make the most of your time at uni! My go to Yochi flavours are coconut and matcha, and I love the outdoors."

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi! I'm Natsumi and I'm a 3rd year mechanical/biomedical engineering student and I'm from the Central Coast. I enjoy baking and hiking, though my favourite thing to do is probably night karaoke in the car with friends."

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi! I'm a fourth year studying Civil Engineering. My hobbies are gaming, playing sports and exploring the city. Whether it's on campus or off campus I always try my best to make the most out of it and hope you can join me for the adventures to come."

Availability: Any time except Tuesday mornings

About me: "I’m a third-year Food Science and Technology (Honours) student. When I’m not on campus, you’ll find me playing sport! I’m a tennis coach, but I love skiing, surfing, playing netball and running! I also love to bake and cook."

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi! My name is Rifah and I’m going into my third year of civil engineering! I’m really passionate about sustainable infrastructure and community involvement! Outside of this I love hiking and going out with my friends!"

Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (mornings to afternoons)

About me: "Hi! I’m a Kiwi studying mechanical engineering + Japanese/Chinese. These days I’m deep in immersing in Chinese and building a robot arm at a startup. My goal is to be the mentor I wish I had when I first moved to Sydney from Auckland 😄"

Availability: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons; and the weekend

About me: "Hey, I'm Thomas and I'm studying Mechanical Engineering here at UNSW. I love music (specifically R&B and indie rock) and I'd love to talk about piano and guitar. I also play social comps for volleyball at UNSW!"

Availability: Monday & Thursday (after 1pm); Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (after 5.30pm)

About me: "Hey! My name is Anna and I'm in my 4th year of Law/Comm (Cyber Mgmt). I'd love to introduce you to life at UNSW and be your support in your transition into uni :) In my spare time, you'l find me on walks, finding new cafes and building lego sets!"

Availability: Monday (8am – 12pm), Thursday (12-5pm) and Friday (all day)

About me: "Hey! I’m studying a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and I’m excited to be your mentor. Starting uni can feel like a lot, but I’m here to make it easier. I’m all about good food, music and exploring new places. Can’t wait to meet you!"

Availability: Monday and Friday afternoons

About me: "I’m a fifth year Law/Arts student who recently returned from a semester abroad in the UK. Before returning to uni, I did three great months of galavanting around Europe and the US! Outside of travelling, I love thrift shopping and reading memoirs!"

Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (morning or afternoon); and Thursday (morning or lunchtime)

About me: "Hi! I'm Lily - a third year student studying law/criminology, and also a third time Start@UNSW mentor. In my free time I love to read, craft and explore new places. I am looking forward to guiding you in your transition to uni life - see you soon :)"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "TBA"

Availability: Tuesday and Friday mornings, or Tuesday lunch time

About me: "Hi! I am a fifth year Law and Arts (Politics and IR/ Philosophy) student. My special talent is that I will always have a restaurant recommendation. In my spare time I enjoy running or going to the gym. Looking forward to meeting you all!"

Availability: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (morning to afternoon); and Friday (noon to evening)

About me: "I am in my third year studying a Bachelor in Law/Psychology(Hons). My hobbies include reading, photography, crocheting and volunteering. I am always ready to meet new people. I am looking forward to seeing mentees becoming more confident at uni."

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and the weekend

About me: "Hi! I am a third year studying Optometry, and I love to do crafty projects whenever I get the chance. I also own 21 chickens 😄"

Availability: Monday (afternoon), Thursday, Friday (morning)

About me: "Hey, I'm Daniel and I'm currently doing a B.Vision Sci./M.Optometry. I enjoy binging shows, working out and doomscrolling, with a screen time of about 10 hours. It takes me over 2 hours to travel to UNSW and I travel to Uni about 4 times a week. 😭😭"

Availability: Monday and Wednesday afternoons

About me: "Hi, I'm Georgia. I'm going into my 2nd year of Exercise Science/Physio. I'm from South-West Sydney, play soccer, a big rugby league fan & have two dogs! I'm really looking forward to mentoring people & sharing what I've learnt from my own experience"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi everyone! I’m Haya, and I’m going into my 5th year of medicine 😊 I love reading and baking and reading! I’m very excited to meet you all!"

Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings

About me: "Hey! I am in my final year studying Medicine in Coffs Harbour. I do some leatherwork making wallets and bags, and I love cycling, hiking, running and kayaking. I am after highly engaged mentees that I can meet once a week. Hope to meet you soon!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hey, I’m Manal :) I’m going into my fourth year of Medicine. I love reading, trying different types of art (mainly Arabic calligraphy) and baking. Looking forward to meeting you!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi! I’m a UNSW BMed/MD student heading into Year 3. I love games, sports and meeting new people. I’m pretty laid-back and always down for a chat or a laugh. I'm excited to get to know you!"

Availability: Tuesday (afternoon) and Thursday (morning)

About me: "Hello, I’m Sarah and I’m studying a double degree in physiotherapy and exercise science. My favourite things to do is to watch the NRL and go to the gym 💪. This is my second year being a mentor and I’m really excited to meet you all!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi! I’m Sofia, a 3rd-year Exercise Science and Physiotherapy student with a passion for lifelong learning. I love writing, playing NYT games, reading about women in the medieval period and I’m always searching for the best pistachio-flavoured treat!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi! I'm Vivian, a 2nd year medical student. Two truths one lie: I broke my hand and stopped being left handed, I went to Antarctica in high school, I'm an avid Letterboxd user. Excited to support your transition into uni, let's have a good year!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hello!! I'm Zahra, and I'm going into my 3rd year of med. I love reading, watching kdramas and attempting baking (it doesn't always turn out great) in my free time. Always happy to have a chat and looking forward to meeting you all :)"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi, my name is Archie. I’m currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Science. Outside of uni and work, you’ll usually find me going for a run (especially along the Coogee to Bondi track) or staying up way too late watching Formula 1."

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hello everyone!! I’m Audrey and I've been a Senior START@UNSW mentor! I’m currently finishing up my degree in Science with a Major in Pathology/Minor in Anatomy. For hobbies, I like listening to new music and watching F1 races! Can’t wait to meet you"

Availability: Tuesday (midday), Wednesday (afternoon) and Friday (morning)

About me: "Hi! I'm Jade, a third year Material Sci/Eng Student (Honours). I love dance and rhythm games so hit me up if you ever want to move to some music. I'd love to help make your transition into uni a smooth and enjoyable one!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi everyone!! I’m Jules and I have completed a degree of Criminology and am now doing Psychology. I love writing, playing piano, sport, poetry, MATCHA, shopping and I have an adorable toy poodle named Phoenix. Looking forward to meeting you!!!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "I study Psychological Science and major in Neuroscience. I come from a small suburb in the Sutherland Shire and have spent my years learning and teaching Hapkido. I've got two dogs and a lizard. I'm excited to get to know my mentees!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Welcome to UNSW! Hi, I'm Jyotsna, a third-year Psych student and this is my second year as a Start@UNSW Peer Mentor. A random fun fact about me is that I had a pet goat called 'Ba Ba Black Sheep' when I was 5 years old. Looking forward to meet you :)"

Availability: Monday (after 2pm) and Wednesday (before 1pm)

About me: "Hi hi!! My name is Liana, I'm in my second year majoring in Chemistry & Chemical Product Engineering. I'm passionate about books, games, cats and sweet treats! I grew up in Western Sydney and have 4 lil sisters. Looking forward to meeting you all :D"

Availability: Monday morning; Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday evenings; and weekends

About me: "Majoring in Biotechnology as well as Politics & International relations. I love to travel, explore the city, cook for friends, movies, reading and art. I am by far a dog person (haven't met the right cat). I have two dogs, one with a weight problem."

Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday (afternoon)

About me: "Hey everyone! I'm Richie, a third year Medical Science student. I hope to use my knowledge and experiences I've gained to support mentees navigating through their first term at UNSW. I also like gaming, watching shows and volunteering! :)"

Availability: Flexible

About me: ""Hi! I’m Sana, I’m a third year Biology student. I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends and learning about plants/birds. This will be my first time mentoring, I look forward to meeting you all :D (P. S. I’m also a massive fan of Wallace and Gromit)"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Spend my time: with MUSIC! gaming, fashion, bouldering (just a nerd 🤓). Likes include Usagi, POMPOMPURIN, collecting labubus, drinking matcha, playing val...(jk). Someone who’s been in your shoes, so let's have a good sem together 😊"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi!! I’m Umar and I’m a second year student doing a bachelors of advanced science with a major in physics. I am here to make your transition from high school to uni more seamless. Aside from studying, I like to explore, and draw when I’m bored."

Availability: Monday (noon), Wednesday (afternoon), Friday (evening)

About me: "Hey, I’m William and I am studying B. Med Chem. I enjoy hanging out with friends at arcades, reading, UNSW societies, working out and spending time with my chunky cat. I might have a blindbox addiction and I try not to doomscroll too much, trust. 😶"

Availability: Tuesday (afternoon); and possibly Monday (morning) & Thursday (afternoon)

About me: "Hi, I'm Yash and I'm a 4th Year Computer Science and Advanced Science student majoring in AI and Statistics! I'm passionate about applications of AI & Math to real world problems in ecology to photovoltaics. Other than that, I love gaming a lot!"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hi! I’m a 4th year psychology student from Western Sydney. I love journaling, baking sweet treats, reading webtoons and discovering new places! Can’t wait to meet you all :)"

Availability: Flexible

About me: "Hey! I’m Zoe, a 3rd year Medical Science student majoring in Human Anatomy. I love music, cooking and keeping life organised. I’m friendly, supportive and have three dogs back home in regional NSW. Excited to meet you all!"