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International Student's Survival Guide, The: How to Get the Most from Studying at a UK University


International Student's Survival Guide, The: How to Get the Most from Studying at a UK University

Paperback by Davey, Gareth

International Student's Survival Guide, The: How to Get the Most from Studying at a UK University

£35.99

ISBN:
9781412946025
Publication Date:
11 Apr 2008
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications Inc
Pages:
200 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 27 - 29 May 2024
International Student's Survival Guide, The: How to Get the Most from Studying at a UK University

Description

The International Student's Survival Guide is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to studying and living in the UK. It will be invaluable in preparing international students for the inevitable differences in culture, customs, and academic life, and helps to ensure they get the most out of their time at University. Gareth Davey provides students with all the information needed to make the right choice about where to study and provides valuable advice on how to settle into your new surroundings, including guidance on: Choosing and applying for a course Leaving home and arriving in the UK Managing finances and living costs Academic culture Teaching and assessment methods Health and welfare Life after graduation Throughout the guide there are checklists and self-evaluation forms to help the reader chart their progress. A glossary is included to aid understanding of the topics covered, and directories of additional sources of information make it easy to find out more where necessary. This guide will be a useful resource for students coming to the UK to embark on either undergraduate or graduate study in any subject. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Contents

1 Choosing and applying for your course 2 Leaving home and arriving in the UK 3 English language requirements 4 Living costs and tuition fees 5 Daily life and culture in UK 6 Health, welfare, and safety 7 Academic culture in the UK 8 Teaching and assessment methods 9 Study skills you need for academic success 10 Life after graduation 11 Glossary 12 Directory

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