ILC Freshmen Guide Part 1 Success at University Differences from school

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ILC Freshmen Guide Part 1Success at
UniversityDifferences from school
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From School to University

• Studying at university is different from studying
  at school.
• You need to exhibit a high degree of independence
  in your study and work habits
• How can you become a better independent learner?
• The Independent Learning Centre has resources and
  support staff to help you get your best grades

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A Quiz for You

• Are you prepared for some of the major
  differences between high school and university?
• What do you think they are?

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New challenges include

• Bigger more informal classes
• Extra reading and research
• No direct supervision
• Variable timetable
• More on your own thinking for assessment
• More Personal Responsibility Required
• Less Structured Academic Work
• Need for Personal Time Management
• Need to Create A New Social Life

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Want more information?

• The Differences Between High School and
  University
• College Instructor Views on Challenges Facing
  First-year Students
• Transition to College
• The Transition to College (Top 10 Issues from
  Students)
• Transitioning from High School to College
  Academics
• Making The Transition High School vs. College
  (Differences, advice for making it count for the
  next 4 years)
• Going Away to College Making the Transition from
  High School to University

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The Universitys learning centre to help you
adapt to CU life

• Independent Learning Centre
• Online learning www.ilc.edu.hk
• Free consultations
• Free workshops / discussion groups
• Study resources and computers
• PLUS
• Help with learning and study
• Advice about assignments and exams
• Language assistance and development
• Friendly experienced instructors

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How to find us

• Pay ILC a visit .
• Library Resources
• Computing Resources
• Study Areas
• Friendly advice and consultations