New students make transition to U of A with T2U

Students who are nervous about leaving home to attend the University of Alberta this fall can relax, thanks to a new online program that will help answer their questions. T2U, a new online workshop and one of the first of its kind in Canada, will help Grade 12 and other incoming students make a smooth transition to the U of A. T2U helps students and their parents answer questions about transition issues and will help improve students’ long-term success at university. Students who log on will learn about the cultural differences between high school and university, plus the nuts and bolts of campus living, including the layout of campus, where to meet people and how to deal with the stress of exams. The T2U student workshop offers several modules, ranging from residence life, to finances, to personal development. The workshop takes about 10 hours online and students can work at their own pace for one year beginning in April 2007. The cost to enrol in the workshop is $30. Students can register online (www.ualberta.ca/t2u) or in person at the Academic Support Centre, Room 2-703, Students’ Union Building, U of A campus.

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