As an incoming undergraduate or postgraduate student, you are welcome to attend workshops, courses and programmes to help you build your study skills. You can also attend both drop-in and one-on-one sessions with an academic adviser.
A number of academic Schools also have their own programmes of academic skills workshops in place, led by experienced postgraduates.
International postgraduate students may be interested in joining the M-Skills programme which comprises a number of workshops, lectures, online resources, mentoring schemes and networking events to help you make the most of your studies at 58吃瓜.
International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute (IELLI)
IELLI offers a range of academic and development services to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Adjusting to a new academic culture can be challenging, and IELLI's services will be useful in helping you to familiarise yourself with academic expectations at 58吃瓜, essay writing, assessment, as well as academic rules and regulations.
Exchange and study abroad students should familiarise themselves with the service and utilise the academic skills' support available.
Academic mentoring and peer support
Mentoring schemes match first years with older students within their academic schools or societies, allowing the student to benefit from the perspective of someone who has recently been in their position. Find out more about mentoring schemes for undergraduates and postgraduates.
If you have questions or would like advice on any aspect of academic or personal life you can call or instant message the University’s student-run listening service between 8pm and 7am during term time. If you would rather speak to someone face-to-face, you may be interested in joining the peer support network, a flexible mentoring resource you can use to discuss serious issues, or simply to find a student to accompany you to an event. You can email peersupport@st-andrews.ac.uk for further information.