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ADU Mentor’s Roles

At Abu Dhabi University, mentors play a variety of significant roles in helping and advising students as
they progress academically and personally. At Abu Dhabi University, mentors play a number of important
responsibilities, such as:

Academic Guidance: Mentors help students choose courses, comprehend course requirements, and
chart their academic route. To assist students in achieving academic success, they offer guidance on time
management, study skills, and effective learning practices.

Job Guidance: Mentors provide information on potential job routes connected to students’ academic
specialties. In addition to offering advice on internships, jobs, and networking possibilities within their
chosen industry, they assist students in identifying their talents, interests, and future aspirations.

Personal Support: Mentors are a source of inspiration and emotional support. They give students a secure
setting in which to talk about their struggles, homesickness, and stress. Mentors provide advice on how to
manage stress and juggle personal and academic obligations.

Skills Development: Mentors assist students in acquiring vital abilities including leadership, communication,
critical thinking, and problem-solving. They provide materials, courses, and seminars to help students
develop these abilities, ensuring that they are well-rounded and ready for their future employment.

Research & Projects: Mentors offer advice on methodology, literature reviews, data analysis, and presenting
skills to students working on research or projects. They provide knowledge and criticism to aid students in
producing high-caliber work.

WHY STUDY MEDIA?

For individuals trying to comprehend and navigate our increasingly interconnected world, studying media
nowadays offers an engaging and dynamic career. As technology advances, the media industry also
changes frequently, offering a plethora of opportunities for students. Since the creation, dissemination, and
consumption of information have all undergone radical changes in the digital age, media literacy is now an
essential ability for both people and society as a whole. Students can investigate a variety of career pathways
in industries including digital marketing, content development, journalism, film and television production,
and more thanks to the proliferation of social media, streaming services, and digital journalism. Besides,
a wider knowledge of the power and responsibility inherent in any profession is fostered by the study of
media, which offers a critical lens through which we can examine and evaluate the impact of media on
society, culture, and business. In conclusion, studying media is not just a bright future but also a necessity
for individuals who want to be educated, involved, and influential in our fast-paced, media-driven world.

Dr. Mahmoud Sayed
ADUFG Contributor

Abu Dhabi University | ADU Freshman Guide 23-24