STUDENT: What other course might be good forme?
OFFICER: There is one other that you could benefitfrom. It’s simply called ‘Learning Skills for UniversityStudy’ and is on three consecutive mornings startingon a Monday, from nine to twelve, and costs twenty-five pounds. This is aimed at upgrading the studyskills most school-leavers have and help them copewith the increased demands of university study. Itfocuses mainly on making students more responsiblefor their own success.
STUDENT: What sort of things are covered in this course?
OFFICER: Well, basically it’s more advanced thinking, note-taking, reading and writingstrategies, but also some input about stress management.
STUDENT: think I’d be better off starting from the basics and looking at all the strategies,don’t you?
OFFICER: Yes, from what you’ve told me, I think that’s more in line with your situation.
STUDENT: Alright then, um, can I book a place on the ‘Study for Success’ seminar coursenow?
OFFICER: Yes. Let me just get out a registration form and take down your details.