In this session we explore the possibilities Instagram offers for student counseling. We will deep dive into building an accessible online community in which students feel safe, engaged and connected, incorporating their feedback.
EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 1Show-and-tell | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging
Read more >It is the responsibility of higher education institutions to ensure that supports are provided to assist students to develop the skills required to study effectively at higher level. Research shows that the most effective way to enhance study skills is to embed them within the curriculum (Gibbs, 1994; Cottrell, 2001); however, this is not always possible due to the time and resources required.
EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 3Presentation/Paper session | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging
Read more >A good SEM plan recognizes that to be effective, communities within institutions must be facilitated, created, supported, evaluated, and maintained. We will outline how our SEM planning process has influenced university structures, funding, staffing, and how we measure outcomes. We will outline the successes, shortcomings, lessons learned, and next steps.
EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 2Workshop | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging | Personal mental health/well-being | Financial needs
Read more >An examiniation of the role the University of Edinburgh's Access Programme plays in supporting transition to first year undergraduate study.
EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 7Presentation/Paper session | Academic integration/belonging
Read more >Inspired by a growing focus on well-being and well-being courses at international universities we have developed the course “Take control of your study life”. The ambition of the workshop is to discuss how and if similar courses at other universities can spark better beginnings and create a feeling of community.
EFYE2024 – CopenhagenWorkshop | Personal mental health/well-being
Read more >Drawing on the Mind Matters Week as a concrete project, this session will show how to foster a caring community in which (first-year) students can engage in the way that suits them as well as raising awareness on mental wellbeing at UAntwerp.
EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 4Presentation/Paper session | Social integration/belonging | Personal mental health/well-being
Read more >Discover how Studenterhuset in Copenhagen transforms first-year student experiences! Join our 20-minute presentation showcasing innovative approaches, like Open Innovation Circularity, fostering communities, and engaging international students. Be part of the movement from consumers to contributors, shaping a vibrant future of collaboration, sustainability, and active participation. Don't miss this dynamic exploration!
EFYE2024 – CopenhagenPresentation/Paper session | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging
Read more >We present our experience in encouraging student communities and merging them with support and advisory staff activities, focusing on easy access to help thanks to its immediate proximity and normalized presence.
EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 4Poster | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging | Personal mental health/well-being
Read more >The EDGE framework guides students to complete activities aligned with themes seeking to build their sense of belonging, their inner development goals, and effective citizenry. We will show and tell how EDGE encourages students to self-reflect and articulate their experiential learning, making their EDGE award personal and unique to them.
EFYE2024 – CopenhagenShow-and-tell | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging | Personal mental health/well-being
Read more >What psychosocial needs do students commonly encounter? Are our support services adequately tailored to address these needs? What barriers do students face when attempting to seek and access help? We provide evidence, practices and food for thought with regards to destigmatizing mental health issues and to self-reliance in student support.
EFYE2024 – CopenhagenWorkshop | Academic integration/belonging | Social integration/belonging | Personal mental health/well-being
Read more >The University of Eastern Finland encourages peer tutors to guide new students in small groups. Small group tutoring facilitates a smooth start to university studies and commitment to studies in general, because a small peer group guarantees a safer atmosphere to get to know each other and ask for help.
EFYE2024 – CopenhagenShow-and-tell | Social integration/belonging
Read more >Unlock academic success with inclusive mentorship! Join our session focusing on social and academic integration for all first-year students @UAntwerp. Learn practical tools from the Faculty of Science's mentorship case, emphasizing inclusion, connection, and well-being. Don't miss the chance to build a supportive community!
EFYE2024 – Copenhagen, Parallel session 6Presentation/Paper session | Academic integration/belonging
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