first aid for freshers! how to prepare for first year college/i.t./university what are the...
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First Aid for Freshers!First Aid for Freshers!
How to prepare for First Year College/I.T./University
What are the Pitfalls???
What is all this talk about “Drop out”…. “Attrition”…
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Factors that contribute to Factors that contribute to “Drop Out”“Drop Out”
– Personal Problems (Health, Finance, Home-sickness etc.)
– Academic Failure– Large class size– Lack of Awareness of Student Support Services– Inadequate Study Skills– Wrong Course of Study– Early departure – failure to integrate socially– Later departure – failure to succeed academically
P. White, Guidance & Counselling 2005
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Non-CompletionNon-Completion
Two-thirds (66.7%)
of leavers stated they had chosen the wrong course
Over Half were disappointed with the course content
P. White, Guidance & Counselling 2005
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Course Leaders OpinionCourse Leaders Opinion
“it would appear that preparation of students for what is ahead of them with a good back up or support programme while at college”
NEED TO ENGAGEENGAGE IN RESOURCES & SERVICES AVAILABLE
Sometimes Students go around with “blinkers” or even”buckets”on!!!!
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Services for First YearsServices for First Years Fresher Orientation1-2 Days of introduction to college life, course activities etc.
You will be sent a handout outlining all details Campus Tour, Library Tour. Computer Centre – email, courses. ECDL Mentors/Buddy System/ Students Connect Students Union Staff Clubs & Societies Sports OfficerEtc.
P.White, Guidance & Counselling 2005
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Services available on requestServices available on request
Academic Advisor Counsellor(s) Chaplain (s) Medical Centre Staff Accommodation Officer Disability Officer Creche
#Services vary in colleges
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Subject ChoiceSubject ChoiceMore than half of graduate jobs are for
graduates of any discipline.Subject is far less important than standard of
Degree.It is far better to excel in a subject not in great
demand than to be average at one that is!Employers are more concerned with
transferable skills and work exp than the degree discipline
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Choose subjects Choose subjects you you likelike
and and are are good at!good at!
P. White, Guidance & Counselling, 2005
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When a student leaves When a student leaves prematurelyprematurely
De-registration– “retire early”– “deserters”– “leavers”
Requested to complete paperwork, may need to have a form signed by Academic Advisory Office
Failure to submit Exit Form could have future implications for students in relation to grants
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De -register before De -register before end of end of OctoberOctober – can register for – can register for
First Year later without First Year later without incurring feesincurring fees
De-register before De-register before end of end of JanuaryJanuary – only incur half fees – only incur half fees
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Useful WebsitesUseful Websites
www thecollegeyouhavechosen.search www.educationalpolicy.org www.gradireland.ie www.nuim.ie - for Calendar
• for notes on study;
The study guides of University of St. Thomas
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Not quite all it’s cracked up to Not quite all it’s cracked up to be!!??be!!??
The monthly national average income for a student living away from home in 2004 was €726.19
The average monthly cost of going to college and living away from home in Dublin in 2004 was €875
Travel, clothing, medical expenses and laundry add up to €120 per month approx.
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Last year students spent an average of €117 a month on socialising
REMEMBER YOU DON’T REALLY KNOW SOMEONE UNTILYOU LIVE WITH THEM!
P.White, Guidance&Counselling, 2005
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““I hope you have the time of I hope you have the time of your life” your life” GREENDAYGREENDAY
P.White, Guidance&Counselling, 2005