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

Author:   Gareth Davey
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
ISBN:  

9781412946018


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   16 April 2008
Format:   Hardback
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The International Student′s Survival Guide: How to Get the Most from Studying at a UK University


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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 graduationThroughout 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.

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Author:   Gareth Davey
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9781412946018


ISBN 10:   1412946018
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   16 April 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of 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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Gareth Davey, University of Chester, has taught international students on courses organized by the universities of Bolton, Central Lancashire, De Montfort, and at institutions abroad

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