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The | ==What is the Mentor Program?== | ||
The purpose of the EVE University Mentor Program is to help new players in EVE to understand the game better and more rapidly, by teaming them with more experienced players who can provide practical advice and coaching. EVE University Mentors help their assigned novices to: | |||
* Better understand the fundamentals of EVE | |||
* Find the right E-UNI and other game resources where appropriate | |||
* Learn how to have more fun in playing EVE | |||
Mentors are volunteers, who | 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 charges through EVE mail exchanges, online chats, Mumble discussions, or in-game exercises where appropriate. | ||
Mentors are assigned to applicants based on: | Mentors are [http://mathb.in/1679 assigned procedurally] to applicants based on: | ||
* Compatible times of play, | * Compatible times of play, to make it easier to connect in the game | ||
* Similar areas of interest and experience for the mentee and | * Similar areas of interest and experience in the game for the mentee and Mentor, respectively | ||
* Availability of | * Availability of Mentors relative to the number of applicants | ||
Once begun, '''mentorships last for a period of three months''', unless extended by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee. | Once begun, '''mentorships last for a period of three months''', unless extended by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee. | ||
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[[File:UNIMentor2.png|250px|thumb|right|Request a Mentor - we can help!]] | [[File:UNIMentor2.png|250px|thumb|right|Request a Mentor - we can help!]] | ||
== | ==How do I request a Mentor?== | ||
First, check if you are qualified to apply for a Mentor. This program is reserved for: | First, check if you are qualified to apply for a Mentor. This program is reserved for: | ||
* '''EVE University members''' in good standing. You must be a full member of the UNI when you apply for a Mentor. Please note that if you drop from the UNI later for wartime or other purposes, you may continue to interact with your mentor while you are out of corp, if you mutually decide to do so, for the term of the mentorship period. | * '''EVE University members''' in good standing. You must be a full member of the UNI when you apply for a Mentor. Please note that if you drop from the UNI later for wartime or other purposes, you may continue to interact with your mentor while you are out of corp, if you mutually decide to do so, for the term of the mentorship period. | ||
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[[File:UNIMentor1.png|300px|thumb|left|The E-UNI Mentor Program: helping new players in EVE]] | [[File:UNIMentor1.png|300px|thumb|left|The E-UNI Mentor Program: helping new players in EVE]] | ||
== | ==I want to help! How do I become a Mentor?== | ||
First, check these qualifications for becoming a Mentor: | First, check these qualifications for becoming a Mentor: | ||