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Mentors are volunteers who want to give back to EVE University by helping new players get off to a good start in EVE. They are experienced players who have been selected based on their qualifications and ability. Mentors assist their assigned capsuleers through EVE mail exchanges, Mumble discussions, Discord chats, and/or in-game exercises where appropriate.
Mentors are volunteers who want to give back to EVE University by helping new players get off to a good start in EVE. They are experienced players who have been selected based on their qualifications and ability. Mentors assist their assigned capsuleers through EVE mail exchanges, Mumble discussions, Discord chats, and/or in-game exercises where appropriate.


Mentors are [[Mentors List|chosen]] by their applicants, or assigned procedurally to applicants based on:
Mentors are chosen by their applicants, or assigned procedurally to applicants based on:
* Compatible times of play, to make it easier to connect in the game.
* Compatible times of play, to make it easier to connect in the game.
* Similar areas of interest and experience in the game for the mentee and Mentor, respectively.
* Similar areas of interest and experience in the game for the mentee and Mentor, respe
** A mentor's experience in a subject is also weighted, to ensure that you can get an expert in a particular field of interest.
* Availability of Mentors relative to the number of applicants.
* The language you and an available mentor have in common for ease of communication and translation of concepts.
* A weighted average of all of the above based on your personal preference of how important certain parts of your match are (Skillset, Playtimes, Language).
 
Once started, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of three months}}''', with the option of extending your mentorship by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee. For returning players, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of one month}}''', unless likewise extended by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee.
 
[[File:UNIMentor2.png|250px|thumb|Request a Mentor - we can help!]]


== How do I request a Mentor? ==
== How do I request a Mentor? ==
{{co|yellow|'''IMPORTANT''':}} {{co|white|Use your}} {{co|yellow|'''character name'''}} {{co|white|when requesting a mentor - ''not'' your}} '''{{co|yellow|username}}'''{{co|white|! ''We cannot communicate with you if you use your username'' (nor can we confirm with you if asked, as doing so is a breach of the EULA as your Username should be completely confidential).}}


=== Application form ===
=== Application form ===
If you think you fit in with the guidelines above, please review the [[Mentors List]], then '''fill in this [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPvC9cxfWD-JQo1Mjj0Yg1CcnQWdQLanBj1QhUIkUsbcSEgQ/viewform&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1641493263061284&usg=AOvVaw1WzavSf4MzMjm-aQOyjeeb web form]'''. The Mentor Program staff will review your application and put you in touch with a suitable and available Mentor.<br><br>
If you think you fit in with the guidelines above, please review the Mentors List, then '''fill in this web form'''. The Mentor Program staff will review your application and put you in touch with a suitable and available Mentor.<br><br>


''Note: {{co|yellow|Having trouble narrowing down a choice?}} Use our handy [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYyxfcXp0G-0lRghM_NEysfNJ_hXdwa8qCIJ1vTEPuegqUgQ/viewform Mentor Finder]! Keep in mind that using Mentor Finder does '''not''' submit Mentor Application.''


'''Ultimately all decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, so if you feel like you could benefit from having a mentor, don't be afraid to apply!'''
'''Ultimately all decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, so if you feel like you could benefit from having a mentor, don't be afraid to apply!'''
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Please note that if you are approved, you will have one week to reply to your in-game acceptance mail; you will need to reapply if no response from you is received.
Please note that if you are approved, you will have one week to reply to your in-game acceptance mail; you will need to reapply if no response from you is received.
To check the status of the application queue, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bt8j_3Om2oeSLx5QiabxOyC-qIdnTaF1g5VizHz8EeU/ click here].


== What are the restrictions? ==
== What are the restrictions? ==
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* Discord: You must be active on Discord, as we use it for communication between Mentors and Mentor Officers, program updates, and communication with mentees (if needed).
* Discord: You must be active on Discord, as we use it for communication between Mentors and Mentor Officers, program updates, and communication with mentees (if needed).


To apply to be a Mentor, please follow [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhIcCJSeoE6KihZkDbXVK6pJXe-YuiBBdSi7H1AR5JE0IzMg/viewform this link] and fill out the web form. You should receive a response within a week.
To apply to be a Mentor, please follow this link and fill out the web form. You should receive a response within a week.


=== Why would I want to be a Mentor? ===
=== Why would I want to be a Mentor? ===