UCL CULTURAL CONSULTATION SERVICE
- For students
- For staff
- What is the service?
- What we can do
- Workshops and seminars
- Specialist services
- Our consultants
- Referral form
- Evaluation form
- Research
- International activities
- General guides
Workshops and seminars
The UCL CCS (Cultural Consultation Service)
aims to enhance learning and teaching outcomes
for students and staff facing cross-cultural and
social conflicts.
University College London (UCL), the first UK university to open its doors to applicants regardless of race, class, political belief or religion, prides itself on being a global university
Workshops and seminars
Four workshop invitations went out to all non-UK UCL students
- a. Weds 16th November 2011 - International Student Orientation Programme.
- b. Weds 30th November 2011 - International Student Orientation Programme.
- c. Thurs 5th January 2012 - International Student Orientation Programme.
- d. Weds 11th January 2012 - Workshop CALT for Staff.
- e. Academic seminar Cosmopolitanism, Cultures of Teaching and Global Well Being. (SJ). ESRC funded.
- f. Forthcoming talks and seminars: watch this space.
Upcoming workshops and seminars
14 November 2012, 18.00-19.00, Archeology LT, 31-34 Gordon Square, Map reference: E4
A Workshop for UCL International Students: 10 tips to help you build your confidence & adapt to living in the UK
Convenor: Dr Caroline Selai, UCL Institute of Neurology & Co-director UCL Cultural Consultation Service
International students are invited to take part in an interactive and practical workshop designed to help you enhance your understanding of the UK cultural, social and educational context. You will be given tips and techniques on how to adapt to a new and unfamiliar culture and improve your overall confidence. It is well recognised that developing a good understanding of the UK social and educational framework can enhance your experience as a student in the UK as well as your learning outcomes.
Key topics include:
• Information about the UK culture and the system of teaching and learning at UCL.
• Tips and techniques to help you build your confidence and adapt to living in an unfamiliar culture.
• Attributes and skills valued in the UK.
• Case studies demonstrating the experience of other international students.
• Benefits for your learning outcomes and general wellbeing as a result of adapting to living in the UK.
