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Skills for Academic Success

Skills for Academic Success. What are the challenges ahead?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLjFKhBXSDE. Academic Skills for First Year Management.

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Skills for Academic Success

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  1. Skills for Academic Success

  2. What are the challenges ahead? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLjFKhBXSDE

  3. Academic Skills for First Year Management This course benefits all first year international students in the School of Management. You will develop key academic skills through a weekly 2 hour class that relates to aspects of your academic courses. • develop your reading and writing skills for Management • expand your knowledge of Management terminology • gain confidence in discussion skills • prepare for Management exams • review selected lectures

  4. Overwhelmingly positive student feedback Anna Wojtyniak 2011 “Regarding the support class, my feedback can only be positive…. The results were astonishing as everyone I know felt an improvement.” “The support classes have definitely helped me …Working in small groups enabled everyone to participate in classes actively. I can only regret I took this classes during the second term only.” TeodorDaskalov

  5. Sign up, sign up, sign up, sign up! Please bring £10 and your academic timetable. An academic skills specialist can answer your questions and enrol you to a class that suits your academic timetable.

  6. In-sessional English Language Courses If you are an international student, you can also join ‘general’ Academic English courses. We have a choice of 15 courses to choose from!

  7. Sign up, sign up, sign up, sign up! Please bring your academic timetable and College ID. If you have paid £10 for Academic Skills for First Year Management, there is nothing to pay for the In-sessional.

  8. 1-to-1 Writing Consultations Meet a writing skills specialist to discuss how to improve your academic writing • Up to 3 x 30 minute sessions per term – Free! • We will look at a sample of your written work and give you useful feedback. • You can book through Management Reception OR Royal Holloway International Reception (IN009).

  9. Educational Support Office (ESO) The ESO provides professional academic support for all students with disability. One-to-one support is also available for native speakers of English requiring additional academic support for their studies. The ESO Office is at: Founder's Building West Room 151

  10. Online Academic Skills Resources • Check:tiny.cc/rhi-resources 

  11. Try the free RHUL App: Tips and Techniques for Exam Success. Over 2000 downloads! Apple phone users – search for ‘exam tips’

  12. Events for an International Community One World CelebrationComing in October Watch out for publicity!  Meet people from across the world  International cuisine • Live entertainment • Free of charge

  13. Study Abroad Fair • Thursday 31 October, 5.30-7.30pm in the Students’ Union • Discover opportunities for studying abroad as part of your Royal Holloway degree • By studying abroad you can: • Enhance your overall knowledge and understanding of your subject through engaging with different academic perspectives • Develop your intercultural skills – a valuable asset in a globalised world • For further information contact studyabroad@rhul.ac.uk

  14. How do I find out more? Come to: RHI Departmental Office (IN009) Email:International@rhul.ac.uk Phone: 01784 276629 or 01784 446373 Find us on: http://tiny.cc/rhul-insessional

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