STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The Student Services supports all students at the College, and helps you to have a successful and enjoyable time while you are here. The Student Services Officer runs a ‘drop-in’ advisory service, where students are welcome to seek information and advice on any issue that is affecting them, in confidence. Common topics that students seek advice on include cultural adaptation and homesickness, employment regulations, healthcare, and support for the families of students. We welcome feedback on the services we offer, so please do not hesitate to let us know if you think it could be improved in any way. We can explain to you and help you understand a housing contract and we have a range of leaflets and booklets on issues such as pregnancy and contraception, lesbian, gay and bisexual issues, harassment and bullying. All of these are freely available, just drop in to see us! The local Citizens Advice Bureau can give you information on your rights in consumer and legal issues.

Some students go through difficult periods during their time here and this may affect your performance in an assessment. You can come and discuss the difficulties you may have had and the affect of these on your performance. We can help you appeal for a review of your results. The Students’ Services Officer can help you with your appeal and represent you at an appeal panel hearing. The information and advice we may provide is confidential, non-judgemental and free. If we are unable to help, then we will try our hardest to get you in touch with people who can help you.

The college also offers a Careers advisory service, where help building a C.V. and writing to prospective employers is offered as well assistance with accommodation for international students.

For further details please refer to the student handbook or contact us directly.

ACCOMMODATION

Generally, accommodation will be organised for International Students only and in accordance with your expected date of arrival. Student accommodation is arranged through the Colleges list of recognised professional letting agents. It is essential therefore that you inform the college of your flight details as soon as you have them so that the necessary arrangements can be made. An advance deposit may be payable prior to arrival to secure the accommodation of your choice. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more details.