Transcript Introducing Student Services

Introducing Student Services
Whatever you need, we can help. We
offer:
•Careers Guidance
•Counselling
•Enrichment Programme
•Financial/Welfare Advice
•Student Council
•Student Personal Advisers
•Tutorial Support
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Careers Guidance
The Careers Advisers can help you if you:
• are not sure you are on the right course
• want to talk to someone about what you could do at the
end of the course
• want to find out about the types of work you could be
suited
• need information on specific careers
• are interested in higher education
• need help with application forms, CVs and interviews
Call in and make an appointment for a careers interview
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Counselling
The counsellors are here to help you deal with any
personal problems which are affecting you. Issues
students come with include:
• anxiety or stress
• relationship difficulties
• alcohol or drug problems
• domestic violence
• low self esteem
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Enrichment
Besides studying, you can get involved in lots of activities
while you are at College. These are called ‘enrichment’
and may include:
• sports and outdoor activities
• music and drama
• volunteering
• DJ skills
• ‘Stop Smoking’ workshops
The programme changes each year. Look at the notice board on the
Mezz for the latest info – and let us know what you’re interested in!
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Financial/Welfare Advice
The Welfare team can give you advice on anything to do
with the costs of coming to College including:
• course costs
• welfare benefits
• Student Support Fund
• Education Maintenance Allowance/Adult Learning Grant
• travel costs
• student loans (higher education only)
• accommodation
You can drop in and speak to an adviser, or you may need
to make an appointment if you have an in-depth enquiry
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Student Council
The Student Council is run by students for students. If you
get involved you can:
• improve student life at Bedford College
• organise fun and fund-raising activities
• represent your fellow students on College boards
• produce a newsletter
You don’t need any experience – just lots of enthusiasm
and a little bit of time. Call in to Student Services if you’re
Interested!
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Student Personal Advisers
If you are 16-19 and on a full-time course you will have a
Student Personal Adviser from Student Services who will
work with you and your tutor to make sure you attend
regularly and punctually, and help you sort out any
problems. The Student Personal Advisers are:
Beccy, Jenny, Kevin and Saima
and they will introduce themselves to you when you start
College.
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Tutors
Your Tutor is there to help you succeed on your course.
They will help you with personal development and career
planning , and check that you are progressing well with
your studies. If you are a full-time student (and, in some
cases, part-time) you will have regular meetings with your
Tutor, both individually and in groups.
Tutorials are an important part of your course and
attendance is compulsory!
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Where are we?
You can find us on the Mezz floor of the Tower Block at the
main College site. Our Help Desk is open:
• Monday – Thursday
9.00 am – 5.00 pm
• Friday
9.00 am – 4.30 pm
• Evenings by appointment
We can often deal with quick enquiries on the spot, but if
you need more in depth help we will make you an
appointment to see an Adviser.
We also visit Enterprise House, the Plumbing Centre and
Vehicle Training Centre each week.
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How to contact us
Call in to the Helpdesk
- or ring our Helpline
01234 291934
- or email
[email protected]
Confidential Counselling Helpline
01234 291911
You can find more information on the Student Intranet at
www.bedcoll