How studying at UWE Bristol will be different for new international students
Understanding study expectations to help you succeed.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 06 February 2025
11:00 - 12:00 - Location
- 7X201, X block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Academic Skills academic.skills@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This session is for new international students to help them to understand what is expected of them at UWE Bristol. Students will see how learning and teaching at a British university can be very different to what is experienced in many other countries.
The session will provide information on the different types of classes (e.g. lectures, seminars, etc.), the teacher-student relationship, and assessments. Students will also be directed to a variety of study skills support available at UWE Bristol.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session, you will feel more confident about:
- The different types of classes you may experience at UWE Bristol.
- The teacher-student relationship.
- Assessments.
How to attend
If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register via InfoHub.
The session materials are on the Study Skills site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Venue information:
- Accessible parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
For full details check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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