Celebrating Our Student Mentors: Mentor Awards 2024/25

This award recognises and celebrates individual mentors who have made an exceptional contribution to the mentor scheme, providing outstanding support, commitment and inspiration to their mentees.

Winner: Abhi Koria

Runners up: Fasai Charoensudjai and Harry Kite

Here are just a few of the fantastic comments submitted about Abhi:

“Abhi always puts in so much effort for every meeting in genuinely checking up on us and providing us with invaluable advice both academically and with societies.”

“He was a really approachable mentor and offered very useful advice both during and outside of mentor meetings, in terms of approaching the Economics degree and university life.”

“He responded to messages really quickly whenever I had any questions, and he was always happy to help.”

Abhi commented “Being a mentor has been a rewarding experience as I've been able to support others in their journey and help them grow."

This award acknowledges and celebrates mentor teams that have demonstrated exceptional teamwork, working together to provide an inspiring, supportive and positive environment for their mentees.

Winners: Vishnu Raghavan and Dasha Pratap

Runners up: Jiayue Liu and Daniel Corral, Abhi Koria and Jingyang (Kate) Zhang

See what some of their mentees had to say:

“My mentor team was truly exceptional, and I couldn't have asked for a better group to guide me. From the very beginning, they made us feel incredibly welcome and included, ensuring that no one felt out of place. They consistently checked in with us, showing genuine care for our well-being and progress. Their advice was not only insightful but also realistic, which helped us manage our expectations and make informed decisions throughout the course.”

“What stood out most was their willingness to connect with us on a personal level they took the time to get to know us, making our experience feel much more meaningful.”

“Whether I had questions about the course or just needed some encouragement, I always felt comfortable turning to them. Their dedication, kindness, and authenticity created a welcoming environment, and I am incredibly grateful for their support.

“Incredibly nice and easy to talk to. Helped a lot with any questions I had and gave us useful advice about the course!”

“Both very helpful sociable people and have given great advice always friendly I look forward to our meetings”

“Amazing help, very down to earth good advice and I enjoy our meetings”

“Both are lovely mentors. They have offered their support for both my education as well as my general well being living at University. They have gone above and beyond, by offering tips on revision, looking over my CV for me, and much more!”

Vishnu responded: 'I have loved my time as a Mentor for the Department of Economics. It has been a great opportunity to meet some new people and pass on some advice that I've learnt over the past three years - I'd even call some of my mentees friends now. It's a very fulfilling role and I couldn't recommend it enough!'

Dasha commented: 'Had a great time mentoring this year and met some really cool people, would definitely recommend getting involved!'

Selected by staff, this award recognises mentors who have gone above and beyond to support their mentees and to help the Department.

Winner: Fasai Charoensudjai

Runners up: Esther Zhou, Zahraa Kola

“Always keen to help. A knowledgeable, supportive, approachable and committed member of the mentor team.”

“Involved, enthusiastic, reliable and keen to help in all aspects of Department life”

“Very supportive, approachable, and motivational”

“Went over and beyond their duties”

Fasai stated “I’m glad I returned as a mentor this year. It’s been really rewarding to know that I’ve made a positive impact on someone’s experience at Warwick and that I’ve been able to support them.”