A STUDY OF CURATORIAL ACTIVITIES AIMED AT ADAPTING FIRSTYEAR STUDENTS TO UNIVERSITY STUDIES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE ALL-RUSSIAN COMPETITION "YOUR TURN, CURATOR!"

Educational work is one of the most important for the formation of the personality of a future graduate of the Faculty of Energy. The curator's system of actions is described, planned to ensure the adaptation of students of the academic group to study at the university, the effective entry of first-year students into the university community, their involvement in student life and social activity, familiarization with the ecosystem of Russian youth policy, opportunities and ways of self-development in the university, region, country, youth support institutions, as well as inclusion in diverse youth projects and initiatives. A generalized sociopsychological portrait of a first-year student has been compiled based on the data obtained. The article presents discussions on the role of a mentor in the life of a first-year student, an analysis of expectations from curatorial activities and reality, goals that have been achieved so far, an assessment of oneself as a curator of a first-year academic group, and advice to novice curators. The results of participation in the competition have been summarized. The curator plays an important role in the educational process, which is potentially capable of ensuring a dignified entry into adulthood, full-fledged socialization and successful professional adaptation, as well as meeting the growing needs of society in educating decent citizens and training highly qualified specialists.