Needing help starting university?
Are you worried what will be asked of you?
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
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The Challenges of University Life
Transitioning to university can be challenging as you navigate new expectations around independent learning and self-management.
The university expects you to attend lectures, undertake independent study, research and write assignments, use academic English and referencing, and submit work on time, all requiring significant self-direction.
It's also normal to feel overwhelmed, panicky, Academic Futures provides 1:1 support to help you become a more effective and confident student.
Recognizing these challenges, Academic Futures offers support and guidance to help students successfully navigate this transition.
Many universities have limited capacity for individual support, which is why Academic Futures was established.
How We Can Support Your Success
Becoming an independent learner by getting to know you and helping you create a personalized timetable that fits your life and commitments.
This directly addresses the need to manage the "big blanks of time" for independent study effectively, so you don't fall behind or view this crucial time as mere "free time".
• Understanding the academic process by showing you the 'big picture' of effective reading and note-taking, and how to produce quality academic work confidently.
• Improving assignment writing by demonstrating how to utilize your notes for planning and writing, enabling you to spend more time thinking critically rather than endlessly drafting.
• Developing critical thinking skills by teaching you how to undertake analytical critical thinking and effectively find, evaluate, compare, contrast, and apply reference sources. This is crucial for achieving high marks.
• Creating tailored learning strategies that suit your preferred way of learning, making your work quicker, more effective, and increasing your confidence and sense of control.
Engaging with Academic Futures can lead to several benefits, including:
• Feeling more in control of your time.
• Ensuring you make the most of independent study.
• Learning to make usable notes in lectures.
• Being able to find your own reliable research information.
• Developing your ability to apply critical thinking.
• Understanding group work and giving presentations.
• Being able to produce quality work and hand it in on time.
• Improving your confidence and sense of control.
For 1:1 support with any of these issues and to learn how to work smarter, not harder, you can contact Academic Futures. We are specifically set up to help students navigate the challenges of university life and become independent learners
Key Services we can offer you:
Learn how to manage your workload, take effective notes, and improve your academic writing.
Develop strategies to plan assignments, avoid procrastination, and balance study with other commitments.
Gain confidence in delivering academic presentations and defending your research.
Ensure your assignments and theses are polished and meet academic standards.
Learn what lecturers look for in assignments and how to approach higher education successfully.
Assistance in adapting to university culture, overcoming culture shock, and feeling at home in your new environment.
Guidance on structuring essays, referencing correctly, and improving clarity in writing.
Enhance your ability to analyse sources, construct strong arguments, and engage in independent learning.
Ensure your assignments and theses are polished and meet academic standards.
Contact Us
Contact us for further information on these services. All our tutors have had lengthy careers in HE as lecturers, teaching in the UK and abroad and our administrative staff will be happy to give you the relevant prices for the courses available.
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