A section on what to do if…. and solutions to help when coming to university. We cover academic/financial/ emotional/ social / career support information.
Full article4. Starting your course
2 How to manage study & exams
This section looks at how to manage exams each term. This includes information about what to expect, how to prepare for an exam and practical tips to help you perform well. Students who are autistic may feel more anxious during this time on campus.
Exams at SETU include Christmas exams and Summer exams with repeat exams in August. Depending on your course you may have continuous assessment, project work/presentations and formal assessments each term.
Full article3 What does it mean to be an independent learner?
Studying at university involves a lot more independent (self) study than in secondary school. Dr Marc Fabri, project lead for Autism&Uni, shares his expectations of students working as independent learners at university.
Full article4 What are lectures really like?
Lectures at university can be quite different from lessons at school and college, particularly when you are taught in a big group.
Full article5 What is group work really like?
Working in a group with other students is part and parcel of university study. Quite a few people worry about it, and some have real problems with it. This activity looks at the main issues people have with group work and gives you some practical tips for your own study.
Full article6 What are assessments, and how do you survive them?
This section will look at different forms of assessment. It will give you some practical ideas on how to prepare for them, and how to get the most out of them.
Assignments are similar to mini essays where you research a topic and write about it with referencing. SETU run workshops to help you with your academic writing skills each term. Sometimes students may have to deliver a presentation or work on a group project.
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