Introduction to the site
Going to university can be a challenging time for students - even
more so for a tutor when you have to advise on options after college,
school or other institution.
This site is aimed at pointing out to students the benefits of university
and how to avoid the problems students may encounter in getting to university.
More importantly for tutors the site will provide a resource bank for
you to answer questions that students may ask, eg:
- Is university for me?
- What financial support is available?
- When should I apply to University
- I have a disability – what support will be provided?
- I have children – can I really balance family and study?
- I am worried about leaving home?
- I cannot manage without the support I had at college / school?
- What is university life like?
- Will my beliefs and cultural needs be respected at University?
- I am a mature student - what will it be like being around younger
people?
Why use this site?
We have a lot of experience in supporting students through their
university careers and enabling them to meet their full potential. We
know that, along the way, there can be unexpected difficulties and barriers
for very many students.
We hope that you will find the site a valuable resource for advising
your students about university and so help them make a smooth transition
from FE to HE.
This site is intended for all students, not just those who have chosen
UCE.
What will you get from this site?
- An understanding of the differences between FE and HE
- Resource materials to assist you with your presentations about moving
into Higher education
- A knowledge base
- Help with questions you may have
How to use this site
- Give the web address to your students so they can find out more
about university
- Use the presentation packs and workshop materials to deliver tutorials
on the subject
- Give us your e-mail address and we can keep you up to date with
news, events and changes to the website
- Use the useful links section to find out more on areas of interest
- Use the resources and information to find out more about entitlements
for your students
Give us your comments
We hope you will find this site useful and easy to access. We would
like to know what you think of it, so please let
us have your comments, praise, and suggestions for improvement by contacting
us.
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