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OverviewThe International Student's Survival Guide is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to studying and living in the UK. It will be invaluable in preparing international students for the inevitable differences in culture, customs, and academic life, and helps to ensure they get the most out of their time at University. Gareth Davey provides students with all the information needed to make the right choice about where to study and provides valuable advice on how to settle into your new surroundings, including guidance on: *Choosing and applying for a course Leaving home and arriving in the UK *Managing finances and living costs *Academic culture *Teaching and assessment methods *Health and welfare *Life after graduationThroughout the guide there are checklists and self-evaluation forms to help the reader chart their progress. A glossary is included to aid understanding of the topics covered, and directories of additional sources of information make it easy to find out more where necessary. This guide will be a useful resource for students coming to the UK to embark on either undergraduate or graduate study in any subject. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gareth DaveyPublisher: SAGE Publications Inc Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.350kg ISBN: 9781412946025ISBN 10: 1412946026 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 11 April 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order ![]() Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1 Choosing and applying for your course 2 Leaving home and arriving in the UK 3 English language requirements 4 Living costs and tuition fees 5 Daily life and culture in UK 6 Health, welfare, and safety 7 Academic culture in the UK 8 Teaching and assessment methods 9 Study skills you need for academic success 10 Life after graduation 11 Glossary 12 DirectoryReviewsAuthor InformationGareth Davey, University of Chester, has taught international students on courses organized by the universities of Bolton, Central Lancashire, De Montfort, and at institutions abroad Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |