skills for academic success
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Skills for Academic Success
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLjFKhBXSDE
What are the challenges ahead?
Academic Skills
Development
Academic Skills for First Year
Management
In-sessional English
1-to-1 Writing SupportOnline
Resources
ESO
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
Academic Skills for First Year Management
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.”
Teodor Daskalov
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Date Location Time
Tuesday 24 September Moore Building
Reception Area10.00 -12.00Wednesday 25
September
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.
If you are an international student, you can also join‘general’ Academic English courses. We have a choice of 15courses to choose from!
In-sessional English Language Courses
6 Writing Courses
5 Listening and/or
Speaking Courses
2 Grammar Courses
2 Courses about UK Society
Date Location TimeFriday 27th September
Munro Fox Seminar Room and Lecture Theatre
2.30 - 4.30
Wednesday 2nd October
Munro Fox Seminar Room and Lecture Theatre
2.30 - 4.30
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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.
Meet a writing skills specialist to discuss how to improve your academic writing
1-to-1 Writing Consultations
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).
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
Online Academic Skills Resources
Check: tiny.cc/rhi-resources
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One World Celebration
Coming in October Watch out for publicity!
Meet people from across the world
International cuisine
Events for an International Community
Live entertainmentFree of charge
Study Abroad FairThursday 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 [email protected]
Come to: RHI Departmental Office (IN009)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01784 276629 or 01784 446373
Find us on: http://tiny.cc/rhul-insessional
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