Hello,
I am writing to you in my capacity as the Disabled students officer in the LSESU.
I am contacting all LSE academic departments to ask if they can share the following opportunity with students on their departmental mailing list.
It is a new mentoring scheme to assist 1st year undergraduate disabled students in the school and current 2nd and 3rd year students are able to volunteer as mentors. More information on the scheme can be found below; it will be a great benefit for disabled students in your department.
Please can you share the the following two messages with first years and 2nd/3rd years respectfully.
Please can you confirm that you are happy to do so? If you require further information please contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Muhummed Cassidy
LSESU Disabled Student Officer
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Message to be shared with first years:
Dear Students,
I am writing to you in my capacity as the Disabled students officer in the LSE Student Union.
This year I am launching a mentoring scheme which featured in my election manifesto. Essentially this is a scheme whereby first years, who have a disability, will able to apply to be allocated a second/third year mentor on the same programme of study, who also has a disability.
Starting university as a disabled student can be daunting and there are just some things that no disability advisor or other member of staff may be able to relate to and effectively advise you on. Having a disabled student mentor will allow you to learn from the experiences of others and ensure that the transition from school to university is as smooth as it can be. Your student mentor will be on hand throughout the year if you’re feeling troubled, worried or stressed. Whatever the issue they will be here to listen and help throughout the year.
You will benefit from tips from a fellow disabled student who has been in your shoes in the last two years. Things that you may want to discuss with your mentor includes, but by no means limited to, how best to approach a given course/readings, how to make sure you are getting the most out of all services and opportunities offered at LSE and how to prepare for exams.
How does the LSESU disabled students mentoring scheme work?
The scheme will work as follows;
• Mentees will be allocated a 2nd/ 3rd year mentor who will ideally be on the same programme of study
• Mentors will offer general support and guidance on all things student related. Mentees will seek to gain practical advice, encouragement and support, learn from the experience of others, and increase their social and academic confidence.
• There will be 3 face to face sessions throughout the year
• Outside the 3 sessions mentors will be available for their mentees on an ad hock basis, if contacted by mentee.
The scheme is student-led, informal and confidential.
How do I get involved?
Email su.disability with your name and programme of study. It may also be useful if you indicate the nature of your disability as this might assist when allocating mentors with mentees (although this is of course optional).
The scheme will launch in by the end of October and there will be a launch event where you will be able to network with fellow disabled students at the school.
Yours,
Muhummed Cassidy
LSESU Disabled Students Officer
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Message to be shared with 2nd/3rd year students
Dear Students,
I am writing to you in my capacity as the disabled students officer in the LSE Students Union.
This year I am launching a mentoring scheme which featured in my election manifesto. Essentially this is a scheme whereby first years, who have a disability, will able to apply to be allocated a second/third year mentor on the same programme of study, who also has a disability.
If you are a second or third year disabled student you should consider volunteering to act as a mentor/peer supporter for a fellow disabled student who is in their first year. This will allow you to help incoming LSE disabled students in the transition to university life, while improving your own transferable skills.
You will be supported throughout the year and basic training will be provided.
How does the LSESU disabled students mentoring scheme work?
The scheme will help make the LSE more accessible for fellow disabled students and will work as follows;
• Mentors will be allocated a first year who will ideally be on the same programme of study
• Mentors will offer general support and guidance on all things student related. Mentees will seek to gain practical advice, encouragement and support, learn from the experience of others, and increase their social and academic confidence.
• There will be a minimum of 3 face to face 1 hour meetings throughout the year (suggested points to cover in each session will be provided)
• Outside the 3 sessions mentors will be available for their mentees on an ad hock basis, if contacted by mentee.
How do I get involved?
Email: su.disability with your name and programme of study. It may also be useful if you indicate the nature of your disability as this might assist when allocating mentors with mentees (although this is of course optional).
The scheme will launch by the end of October and there will be a launch event where you will be able to network with fellow disabled students at the school.
Yours,
Muhummed Cassidy
LSESU Disabled Students Officer
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