UK Study Abroad

Having difficult conversations with students can be challenging. This course provides a framework for dealing with tough conversations about changes or conduct of students.

Students can have high expectations of their study abroad experience, these expectations can range from academics to housing. This course will explore how to manage expectations and tackle student related issues.

Students that are studying abroad are presenting more and more with mental health issues. This bespoke course focuses on how important faculty members are in flagging initial concerns to the appropriate support staff. In this course faculty will learn the most common conditions students have, how to identify them and how to escalate and signpost student appropriately so the condition does not worsen.

Stressing out about exams and deadlines is part of being a student however it is important to manage these periods of stress so students do not become overwhelmed, which in turn can lead to poorer academic performance.

This course will cover how students can become effective communicators which can assist them both professionally and personally. Students will learn how to communicate effectively and look at techniques that will improve their communication.

During this course students will familiarise themselves with emotional intelligence, and how vital it is both in a professional and personal setting. The course will cover practical tools and techniques that lead to thinking, feeling and behaving in emotionally intelligent ways.

As study abroad increases it's popularity in the global education marketplace, our communication skills must expand and improve. Cross-cultural communication is vital for any student, faculty, and support staff in a diverse educational setting. It is imperative to be aware of cultural differences so that we do not cause offence, and so that we can effectively communicate in situations where language or cultural differences might be a barrier.

Procrastination is a common issue most students experience which can have a negative impact on studies. This course will help students understand how putting things off can affect them and help them find ways to change the pattern of behaviour.

Studying abroad can be an exciting and life-changing experience, allowing students to become more independent, expand their horizons and gain a fresh global perspective. It can also be daunting; adapting to living in a new country, being away from support networks, experiencing different cultures, and adjusting to new systems of learning.

This course is for students wishing to understand and apply the principles of managing the day to day causes of anxiety and how it impacts on stress in general.

Resilience skills are no longer desirable – they are crucial. The course will provide a range of practical tools and ideas; students will have a chance to reflect upon their stressors and identify area in which they could develop their resilience skills.

Resilience skills are no longer desirable – they are crucial. The course will provide a range of practical tools and ideas; students will have a chance to reflect upon their stressors and identify area in which they could develop their resilience skills.

As study abroad increases it's popularity in the global education marketplace, our communication skills must expand and improve. Cross-cultural communication is vital for any student, faculty, and support staff in a diverse educational setting. It is imperative to be aware of cultural differences so that we do not cause offence, and so that we can effectively communicate in situations where language or cultural differences might be a barrier.

It is important that staff have the skills to resolve conflict in a positive manner. This is a skill that can be developed and practiced. Being heard can be one of the most important goals of someone engaged in conflict whether it be a conflict between students or between staff members. Knowing how to listen and deploy appropriate communication tactics is determinative of whether a conflict will have a positive or negative resolution.

Having difficult conversations with students can be challenging. This course provides a framework for dealing with tough conversations about changes or conduct of students.

Students can have high expectations of their study abroad experience, these expectations can range from academics to housing. This course will explore how to manage expectations and tackle student related issues.

Managing professional boundaries is crucial for anyone who lives on onsite on a study abroad program. Onsite live in staff are in a position of trust; they provide support, guidance and at times are required to be a disciplinarian. Living on site and sharing facilities means that lines may be harder to manage. This course will give staff the confidence to manage their boundaries.

It is important support staff or anyone working in education can make effective decisions. This decision-making course teaches the model of decision making and how to apply it practically in everyday settings. Particularly useful for support staff that carry the emergency phone but beneficial for any staff.

Study abroad can bring challenges to students and staff mental health alike. Moving away from support networks for the first time, new academic pressures and a new culture can all trigger mental ill health or deteriorate existing mental health issues. This accredited course will look at mental health and how to identify mental conditions and when to seek professional help.