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Order of Events Prepare for Success Peter Reinbold, Senior International Student Advisor Library Resources and Workshops Catherine Ure, Subject Librarian Effective Learning Isabelle Pottinger, Effective Learning Adviser

What is Prepare for Success? Website designed for International students Teaches about different aspects of academic life in the UK Teaches the skills needed for successful UK study Activity based Very useful at the start of studies, but use can be ongoing as you different stages in your studies

Differences in University Study Taking part in Seminars Academic Writing Course Assignments Preparing for Coursework Listening in Lectures Skills for Presenting Exam Preparation

Features of the Website Learning Activities Features video and audio information Quiz sections (True or False) Variety of activities to test your learning Gives feedback on your answers Gives answers if you don’t want to complete the tests Other Resources ‘Our Blog’ FAQs Question Wall

Benefits Can work through it at your own pace Can refer back to any topic when required Helps to develop English language skills Easy to navigate Introductory video

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