International student’s guide to starting university

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Welcome to the University of Lincoln!

You’ve made it! Congratulations!

This section of Learning at Lincoln is for international students who are joining the University and moving into a period of self-isolation prior to joining classes.

You may be a Foundation year, Level 1,2 or 3 student or a postgraduate taught or research student.

This guide contains specific information for Medical School students which has been signposted throughout.

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Welcome and introduction

An introduction to the international guide to studying at Lincoln.

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Preparing for Learning in the UK

Your College and School/Department will be organising support for you...

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Thinking about how you will learn

As an international student, there may be many factors shaping...

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Learning Activity

Instructions Please complete the following learning activity by either printing...

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What to expect and what can you do?

Now that you have completed the learning activity, you may...

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Support during self isolation

Your two weeks of self isolation A number of countries...

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Support contacts by subject area

The following members of staff can be contacted if you...

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Student-centred learning

You may be joining your studies at the start of...

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The structure of your degree

Most degree programmes are made up of modules which are...

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Assessments – testing your learning and understanding

Typical assessment activities that you might be expected to undertake...

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Grading and feedback on your progress

Grades and how your degree is classified Undergraduate Honours degrees...

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Managing your studies

It is very likely that your timetable will be different...

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Related topics

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International

Settling into university in another country can be challenging, but dedicated help is available to make the transition easier.

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Postgraduate

Guidance, support and resources to help you as you study for a Masters or PhD.

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Online learning

Access and get the most from the University’s range of online teaching and learning resources.

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Academic skills and practice

Develop the skills you need to succeed at university.

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