Cultural differences Archives - Supporting Under-Represented First Years

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Traveller and Roma Access Officer

Traveller & Roma Access Officer: The main purpose of the project is to increase the participation of Traveller and Roma students in Higher Education. The project focuses on three strands: Pre-entry and Outreach, Post-entry Support, and Building Institutional Readiness.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Professionalization 1

A first-year course which prepares students for their further academic and professional career.

Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Course | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Buddies for international students

This project helps international students in their first year to learn about Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), its operations and student life from experienced students (buddies). It also focuses on helping the buddies make international contacts and grow personally.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Buddy program | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

International Club

Building a community for all students, with a focus on first year (international) students.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Community building | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Language Diversity Week

Celebrating multilingualism and multilingual students by showing the benefits of speaking multiple languages in the context of higher education, at home and on the labour market (e.g., a multilingual midwife or youth worker in a multicultural context).

Social integration/belonging

Info session | Workshop | On campus | In person

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

UCD Access courses

Access courses are one year long, part-time courses designed to prepare learners, who may not have formal qualifications, for successful study at university. These are Special Purpose Awards (Level 6) which equip students with the skills and confidence required to take the next step to selected degree courses at UCD. UCD offers two access courses: Diploma in Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences & Law – Access to AHSSL Diploma in Access to Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science & Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine – SEAM+

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Access course | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Creative Arts Summer School (CASS)

Creative Arts Summer School Programmes are designed and facilitated to promote access to higher education for under-represented groups in third-level education.

Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Info session | Workshop | On campus | In person

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Community Mentoring

Community Mentors share information and advice about their college experience to support and inspire young people and adult learners to consider further and higher education.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Mentoring | Training | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Community Mentoring

Community Mentors are a valuable community resource, who can help to share information and advice about their college experience, to help prospective students build their awareness of college courses, how to apply, and the benefits of a college education.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Mentoring | Training | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Student Experience Days

Senior secondary school students get to experience campus for a day. Taster lectures are organised, as well as a campus tour, information session on entry pathways and available scholarships and a student panel event.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Info session | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Schools & Community Talks

UCD Outreach Officer will offer talks/information sessions outlining the various entry options into UCD.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Info session | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Mentoring Programme – Outreach Initiative

UCD runs a Mentoring programme for prospective students who aspire to go on to third-level study. The Mentoring Programme is part of the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning (ALL) outreach programme for schools and communities.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Mentoring | On campus | Off campus | In person

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

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Traveller and Roma Access Officer

Professionalization 1

Buddies for international students

International Club

Language Diversity Week

UCD Access courses

Creative Arts Summer School (CASS)

Community Mentoring

Community Mentoring

Student Experience Days

Schools & Community Talks

Mentoring Programme – Outreach Initiative