Students Helping Students Drop In (SHS DIS)

About the SHS DIS

Student mentors at the SHS DIS can provide a wide range of personalised support to help make the most of your time at Deakin including:

• approaching assignments and referencing
• time management and exam preparation
• maintaining a work, study, life balance
• practical help with University resources (CloudDeakin, STAR, StudentConnect, Webmail)
• research skills
• links to support services available at Deakin (including Study Skills, Medical Centre, Counselling, International Student Support, Advocacy and Legal services) - mentors can even help you make appointments!
• social events, clubs, societies and other networking opportunities.

The service is free of charge.

Where to find us

The Students Helping Students Drop In Station is located in the Learning Space, Building H, Melbourne Burwood Campus.

If you are an off-campus, Geelong or Warrnambool student, please call, email or post your questions on Facebook.

About the SHS DIS mentors

The SHS DIS is staffed by students who:

• have received leadership training 
• have a well-rounded knowledge of Deakin 
• are student leaders from all faculties at Deakin.

"We've been through it all before and know of some of the challenges which students face. As a result we have some handy tips, skills and advice which might just make your experience the best it can be!"

Drop-in station FAQs

Read our most commonly asked questions and their answers.