Maximising my studies
Understanding study expectations to help you succeed.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 05 November 2024
11:00 - 12:00 - Location
- Online: Microsoft Teams
- 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 other countries. The session will provide information on the different types of classes such as lectures and seminars, the teacher-student relationship and assessments.
You will also be shown further study skills support available at UWE Bristol.
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
Find further information, including how to join an online session on the Study Skills Sharepoint site (UWE login required).
Accessibility
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