We lived by that slogan. If you stay “Stay organised. Tidy folder, tidy mind! on top of the course work and meet all of your organised, you’ll feel deadlines.” may take time to build your academic be hard on yourself. If you “It confidence. Don’t find something difficult or challenging when others seem to be struggling as don’t much, remember that this programme will highlight your strengths and your weaknesses. Be open to teamwork and be open to asking for help.” about your reasons for coming back to education. get “Keep reminding yourself It’ll you through the hard times.” the year to come you will face challenges and there may be times when you “During struggle, but give up. If my experience is anything to go by, a don’t you’ll find massive amount of support from your classmates, and the tutors will go to great lengths to help you.” Checklist for Success: I have attended an induction talk from SWAPWest I have received a copy of SWAP Student Welcome Pack I have read the SWAPWest Student Agreement I have registered online as a SWAP student on the SWAP web site (see p. 3) I have visited the Prep for HE page () and set reminders to complete Prep for HE exercises monthly I have read the information provided on the SWAP Student Profiles page. Top Tips for Success: Develop study methods and strategies that are effective for you Access additional academic support as soon as you need it; delay don’t Complete Prep for HE exercises regularly throughout the year Respond positively to feedback on course work; act on it to improve your skills Offer support when you can give it; ask for support when you need it Reflections from former SWAP students:
“Stay organised. Tidy folder, tidy mind! We lived by that slogan. If you stay organised, you’ll feel on top of the course work and meet all of your deadlines.” “It may take time to build your academic confidence. Don’t be hard on yourself. If you find something difficult or challenging when others don’t seem to be struggling as much, remember that this programme will highlight your strengths and your weaknesses. Be open to teamwork and be open to asking for help.” “Keep reminding yourself about your reasons for coming back to education. It’ll get you through the hard times.” “During the year to come you will face challenges and there may be times when you struggle, but don’t give up. If my experience is anything to go by, you’ll find a massive amount of support from your classmates, and the tutors will go to great lengths to help you.” Checklist for Success: I have attended an induction talk from SWAPWest I have received a copy of SWAP Student Welcome Pack I have read the SWAPWest Student Agreement I have registered online as a SWAP student on the SWAP web site (see p. 3) I have visited the Prep for HE page () and set reminders to complete Prep for HE exercises monthly I have read the information provided on the SWAP Student Profiles page. Top Tips for Success: Develop study methods and strategies that are effective for you Access additional academic support as soon as you need it; don’t delay Complete Prep for HE exercises regularly throughout the year Respond positively to feedback on course work; act on it to improve your skills Offer support when you can give it; ask for support when you need it Reflections from former SWAP students:
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