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What Do We Want to Change in Our New Students Using Peer Learning Schemes?

The workshop will focus on sharing thoughts on how peer learning schemes can help new students in their studies. Both short- and long-term. Using these shared thoughts, we will examine one specific peer learning model – Supplemental Instruction/Peer Assisted Study Scheme (SI-PASS) – through its guiding principles.

EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 7

Workshop | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging

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Making Connections, Building Communities to Create a Sense of Belonging in University College Dublin, a University for all

oin the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning team to learn how University College Dublin approaches welcoming students, builds communities for first year students. Participate in a self assessment exercise and take home practical tips on how to make our institutions a place where all students feel welcome and belong regardless of their age or background.

EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 4

Workshop | Social integration/belonging

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Building a Community for First-year International Students

International students are a specific group that requires a different approach and attention than locals. Given the different student backgrounds and cultural differences, it is challenging for universities to integrate those students into local communities. But what if international students create their community and join forces with already integrated expats?

EFYE2024 – Copenhagen

Show-and-tell | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging

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Better Together. Peer Support Groups for Students with a Disability at KU Leuven

As a first-year student, it isn’t always easy to find your way at university, especially when you’re in a situation that makes studying more challenging. KU Leuven has developed peer support groups for students with a disability with the focus on social and academic integration and on empowerment of students.

EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 4

Show-and-tell | Social integration/belonging | Personal mental health/well-being

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Understanding student experiences: crafting sustainable solutions for student health and well-being

Join us in a collaborative co-creation session where students and stakeholders from various sectors come together with diverse viewpoints, to distill shared insights and ideas from students' everyday experiences. Together, we'll explore the significance of belonging and mattering in enhancing student well-being.

EFYE2024 – Copenhagen

Workshop | Social integration/belonging | Personal mental health/well-being

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A good practice example of student engagement and empowerment through the thoughtful use of a Third Space

KULeuven’s Intercultural Meeting Centre shows both in numbers and appreciation from students involved - no matter their background or study-phase - that student commitment and shared responsibility works, even with limited staff involvement or budget. Learn and share how to create an inclusive and welcoming environment in this hands-on workshop.

EFYE2024 – Copenhagen

Workshop | Social integration/belonging

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Building Welcoming FYE for International Degree Students: Case Tampere University

Our presentation outlines the Tampere University international degree students’ onboarding process on- and offline from acceptance to the University to the end of the first year of studies. Get practical tips, hear about our onboarding practices, and gain ideas and insights into creating, developing and evaluating an inclusive FYE for international students.

EFYE2024 – Copenhagen

Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging

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Starting@WU: Onboarding in large scale – informing, connecting and activating first semester students

How can community building succeed in a huge HEI with 3.500 bachelor beginners? This is our challenge at WU Vienna. Starting@WU merges support and community elements for freshmen to a comprehensive onboarding program. Our presentation focuses on the pillars of the program, provides insights into evaluations, and outlines the further development.

EFYE2024 – Copenhagen

Presentation/Paper session | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging

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From herding cats to closing ranks: Staff collaboration in designing peer-to-peer services for disparate student groups

Delivering a vibrant and effective first year experience for disparate target groups necessitates collaboration with multiple service units – some of which may have other priorities. This workshop is all about engaging with assorted stakeholders and creating a tangible product without losing that all-important guiding vision – or one’s sanity!

EFYE2024 – Copenhagen

Workshop | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging | Personal mental health/well-being

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