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Skills for Academic Success What are the challenges ahead? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLjFKhBXSDE ESO In-sessional English Academic Skills for First Year Management Online Resources Academic Skills Development 1-to-1 Writing Support 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 Overwhelmingly positive student feedback Anna Wojtyniak “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 2011 enabled everyone to participate in classes actively. I can only regret I took this classes during the second term only.” Teodor Daskalov Sign up, sign up, sign up, sign up! Date Location Time Tuesday 24 September Wednesday 25 September Moore Building Reception Area 10.00 12.00 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. 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! 6 Writing Courses 5 Listening and/or Speaking Courses 2 Grammar Courses 2 Courses about UK Society Sign up, sign up, sign up, sign up! Date Friday 27th September Wednesday 2nd October Location Munro Fox Seminar Room and Lecture Theatre Munro Fox Seminar Room and Lecture Theatre Time 2.30 - 4.30 2.30 - 4.30 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. 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). 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 Try the free RHUL App: Tips and Techniques for Exam Success. Over 2000 downloads! Apple phone users – search for ‘exam tips’ Events for an International Community One World Celebration Coming in October Watch out for publicity! Live entertainment Meet people from across the world Free of charge International cuisine 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 [email protected] How do I find out more? Come to: RHI Departmental Office (IN009) Email: [email protected] Phone: 01784 276629 or 01784 446373 Find us on: http://tiny.cc/rhul-insessional