Programs

Protege Program

The Protege Program is a mentoring program where women-identifying first-year engineering students will be grouped with a mentor studying engineering in their second year or higher to learn more about UNSW and engineering at UNSW. It is a great opportunity to make friends with other engineering girls and gain some useful advice from older students.

Meet other women engineers in your fieldThe Protege Program offers the chance for new women engineering students to meet and build a network with other women engineering students in first year and beyond through the course of a structured program.

Foster friendshipsThe Protege Program offers the chance for new women engineering students to meet and build a network with other women engineering students in first year and beyond through the course of a structured program.

Ease the transitionThe Protege Program helps ease the transition between high school and engineering at UNSW by providing an older student mentor who can help to navigate this new environment and overcome its challenges.

Checkpoint Events

Opening Ceremony

7th March 2024

Midterm Checkpoint 1

14th March 2024

Midterm Checkpoint 2

23rd March 2024

Closing Ceremony

11th April 2024

Opening Ceremony

7th March 2024

Midterm Checkpoint 1

14th March 2024

Midterm Checkpoint 2

23rd March 2024

Closing Ceremony

11th April 2024

Hear from our previous mentors and mentees

"The Protégé Program was easily one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences at UNSW. Not only was it great to help my mentees with any queries they have, but seeing them come out of their shells and make new friends was what made this program so memorable."Olivia Widjaja (Former Protégé Program Mentor)

"As a WIESOC peer mentor, you forge new friendships and gain invaluable leadership skills. It meant I was able to give the first years the same support I received when I first started. It was the highlight of my week with a program full of fun challenges and competitions and a great group of people."Nicole Sroba (Former Protégé Program Mentor)

"The Protégé Program was an amazing experience which made the start of uni so much easier through the guidance of a mentor. It was a great way to meet fellow girls in engineering through the fun events and activities. I met some of my closest friends at uni through the program too!"Eeman Chaudhry (Former Protégé Program Mentee)

Want to get involved in the Protege Program?

MentorAre you a 2nd year+ engineering student looking to develop your skills? This is perfect for you!

MenteeAre you a new engineering student and want a little help settling into UNSW? This is the program for you!

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