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PALS: Preparation for Academic Life and Study

PALS is a programme designed for international students and students from non-English speaking backgrounds. The programme will introduce you to the learning environment and culture at Victoria University and help you to understand the requirements for successful academic study.

PALS is available in Trimester One and Trimester Two. The programme has two parts: an Introductory Session and Weekly Sessions starting from Week One of the trimesters. You can come to all sessions, or you can select those that are useful for you. Examples of topics covered are:

Strategies for Success
Active Learning
Assignment Questions and Research Techniques
Cross Cultural Interaction
Academic Integrity and Referencing Skills
Summarising, Paraphrasing, and Referencing
Oral Presentation
Improving Your English

For more information, phone 04 463 5999 or contact: Mary Roberts- Mary.Roberts@vuw.ac.nz.

Preparation for Academic Life and Study
PALS weekly workshops for Trimester One 2010 (pdf - 43 KB)