Sometimes it can be a bit lonely at University but there are lots of ways to meet people or get support.

If you are new to UQ, see the New to UQ site for information on how to get started at UQ.

Make new friends by:

• Joining Mates@UQ - a program designed to encourage interaction between domestic and international students;
• Joining one of the Student Union’s clubs and societies;
• Taking up a sport.

If you’re looking for support you could:

• Talk to one of our counsellors;
• Talk to a chaplain.

Some Faculties provide buddy programs for students like the:

• Alumni Mentoring Program for law students;
• Faculty of Health Sciences.

UQ Mentoring

• UQ Mentoring is for all first year students at UQ. For further information please email mentoring@uq.edu.au

Special programs like the Thrive@UQ provide academic and social support who are first in their family to attend university and students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.