At the beginning of the new academic year, Lviv Polytechnic hosted Freshman Week — a series of events aimed at supporting students who have just started their university journey.

The participation of the Tutoring and Mentoring Center  in Freshman Week took place within the framework of the EU Erasmus+ PROMENT project “PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND STUDENTS ENGAGEMENT
THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE MENTORING AND TUTORING SYSTEM AT HEIS”

The activities organized by the Tutoring and Mentoring Center of Lviv Polytechnic made a significant contribution to creating a supportive environment for first-year students, where they could receive guidance, overcome anxieties, and discover new opportunities for personal growth. A variety of events were held — from the interactive quest “Mission: Logistics – Freshman Challenge” and the art therapy session “My State in Color” to trainings on effective communication and stress management. Students also had the chance to hear success stories from participants of the tutoring program, attend yoga sessions, and join the informal meet-up “Coffee with a Tutor.”

A total of 686 first-year students registered for the Center’s events, each able to choose multiple activities. As a result, the total number of applications exceeded three thousand. In practice, 859 students attended the events, as many participated in several activities throughout the week.

The experience of Freshman Week demonstrated that combining informational, psychological, and organizational support provides students with valuable resources for a confident start at university. Through trainings, interactive tasks, and informal meetings, first-year students gained practical advice, built new connections, and acquired useful tools for their studies.

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