Buddy and Mentoring Programs
The University of Innsbruck's buddy and mentoring programs play a vital role in easing the transitions from school to university and from bachelor’s to master’s programs while also fostering the development of a robust, supportive network for the future. These initiatives promote a welcoming and social university environment, ensuring that students feel connected and engaged. Through active exchange of ideas, feedback, and experiences between faculty and students, participants enhance their professional and social competencies. Additionally, the programs illuminate various educational pathways and career opportunities, strengthening ties with alumni and encouraging lifelong engagement with the university community.
The Departments of English and American Studies offer buddy and mentoring programs for students in the bachelor's degrees English and American Studies and Teacher Training Program Subject English as well as the master's degree English and American Studies. For further information about the programs as well as how to participate, please see below:
BA English and American Studies
The buddy program is designed for first-year BA students and is coordinated by the Student Representatives. If you have any questions about the Buddy Program for BA English and American Studies, please contact Jonas Oberparleiter.
Office hour: Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, room 60513 (Bruno-Sander-Haus, 5th floor)
The mentoring program is designed for students in their third semester and beyond, providing an additional layer of support throughout your academic journey. Mentors are faculty members from the English Department and the Department of American Studies who serve as dedicated points of contact to address your questions, guide your progress, and offer personalized assistance.
Mentors' Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for student concerns and inquiries
- Assist students in addressing academic and study-related challenges
- Share valuable insights into research projects and diverse career pathways at the University of Innsbruck
- Guide students to the appropriate university support services and resources
- Support students in maximizing their academic and personal experiences during their time at the university
- Offer guidance by sharing personal life and professional experiences to foster student development
Mentors typically facilitate two to three group meetings each semester. If needed, additional one-on-one appointments can be arranged to provide personalized support.
Program Registration
If you are interested in participating in this mentoring program, please send an email to our program coordinator, Cornelia Klecker (Department of American Studies). Be sure to add that you are enrolled in the BA English and American Studies. Once registered, you will be assigned a mentor. If you would like to participate in the mentoring program beginning with the winter semester 2025/26, please note that the registration deadline is October 13, 2025.
Mentors
Monika Kirner-Ludwig, Cornelia Klecker, Christian Quendler, Helga Ramsey-Kurz, Ulla Ratheiser, Christoph Singer, Ingie Zakaria
BA Teacher Training Program Subject: English
The Faculty of Teacher Education is responsible for coordinating the buddy and mentoring programs. More information can be found here.
If you are a student in the Teacher Training program, please go to the Faculty of Teacher Education to register.
Additional contact persons for the BA Teacher Training Subject: English
If you have concerns specific to the subject English, you can get in touch with the following contact persons:
The mentoring program for BA English and American Studies is also available for students in the BA Teacher Training Subject: English.
Please note: The mentoring program for students in the Teacher Training program is primarily organized by the Faculty of Teacher Education as they are in the best position to provide you with comprehensive advice. The mentors in the Departments of English and American Studies cannot help you with school internships, your second subject, or insight into the secondary teaching profession.
If you would still like to be mentored by a member of the English Department or American Studies Department or have further questions, please email Cornelia Klecker. If you would like to begin the mentoring program in the winter semester 2025/26, the registration deadline is October 13, 2025.
MA English and American Studies
The mentoring program is designed for MA students in all semester, providing an additional layer of support throughout your academic journey. Mentors are faculty members from the English Department and the Department of American Studies who serve as dedicated points of contact to address your questions, guide your progress, and offer personalized assistance.
Mentors' Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for student concerns and inquiries
- Assist students in addressing academic and study-related challenges
- Share valuable insights into research projects and diverse career pathways at the University of Innsbruck
- Guide students to the appropriate university support services and resources
- Support students in maximizing their academic and personal experiences during their time at the universit
- Offer guidance by sharing personal life and professional experiences to foster student development
Mentors typically facilitate two to three group meetings each semester. If needed, additional one-on-one appointments can be arranged to provide personalized support.
Program Registration
If you would like to participate in this mentoring program, please send an email to our program coordinator Cornelia Klecker (Department of American Studies) and make sure to add that you are enrolled in the MA English and American Studies. You will then be assigned a mentor. The registration deadline for the mentoring program starting with the winter semester 2025/26 is October 13, 2025.
Mentors
Monika Kirner-Ludwig, Cornelia Klecker, Christian Quendler, Helga Ramsey-Kurz, Ulla Ratheiser, Christoph Singer, Ingie Zakaria
Related Links
University-Wide Buddy-/Mentoring-Programs (German only)
Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture - Buddy-/Mentoring-Program (German only)