Support from your peers
Learn from high-achieving students with excellent communication skills
Our Peer Assisted Learning Mentors are trained to support La Trobe College Australia students progress in their studies.
PAL Mentors can help you by:
- providing approachable, supportive, encouraging and confidential consultations
- advising you about the expectations associated with being a successful student
- helping you get organised and by assisting you to develop effective study habits
- providing information on other support services available at La Trobe College Australia and La Trobe University
- offering learning support to help you succeed in your units
- assisting you with unit-related queries through face-to-face meetings or online via Zoom
PAL support services
Know what PAL mentors can and cannot do for you
PAL Mentors do:
- guide students towards a better understanding of an assignment’s requirements
- guide students to come to their own understanding of certain elements of a unit’s content
PAL Mentors do not:
- proof-read or edit work for students nor do they re-teach the content of classes/tutorials
- assist students with the content of assignments, as this would be collusion
If more critical support is needed, a PAL Mentor may refer you back to your lecturer or to the Student Learning Advisor.
Meet with a PAL Mentor
You can make an appointment with one of our PAL Mentors by reaching out to them online or visiting the foyer in our Sylvia Walton Building. Make a booking by clicking ‘Support’ on the Student Portal, then choose ‘Book a PAL Mentor’ from the drop-down menu.
