How studying at UWE Bristol will be different for new international students
Understanding study expectations to help you succeed.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 22 January 2025
14:00 - 15:00 - Location
- Online Event
- Contact
- Academic Skills academic.skills@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This session aims to help international students better 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 (for example 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.
Accessibility
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For further details on accessibility at UWE Bristol Library, check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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