What personal circumstances presented challenges to each student's

study at university?

Young children
Special needs child autism
Childcare cost and availability
Family expectations of going to uni implied pressure
Not knowing what to expect
Change to independent learning from high school style
Financial management
Working and studying
Making new friends and networks
Religious needs eg Ramadan
Car accident with brain injury and memory problems
No licence
Transport difficulties distance to travel

What strategies did each student use to overcome any challenges he or

she faced?

Limit no of days at uni by smart subject selection

Print off lecture notes early
Taking notes and establishing deeper learning pathways prior and during class
Let subject coordinators and tutors know about RA documents and what the student
needs
Applying for scholarships
Finding other students who can help car pooling, networking etc

How might these circumstances influence the success of this student at

university?

Could easier drop out

Become disenfranchised
Not learn to their potential
Not achieve all that they could achieve

What could you do to offer support in his/her studies and life at

university, if you were his or her teacher?
Studies
Be available to help when needed outside of class be flexible and generous with
time
Offer activities that suites the students needs eg individual rather than group work.
Put lectures up early on line and be organised no last minute changes
Life
Let students know about scholarships and any relevant employment opportunities
Let Students know about scholarships

Advise them to seek help early from SSA