Student Counselling Unit
ASSISTANCE: The Student Counselling Unit offers support to CPUT students to ensure their academic success
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
The Student Counselling Unit has rolled out various programmes to help first-year students make the transition from school to university.
Currently, the head of the Bellville-based unit, Dr Abie de Villiers and his staff members are holding workshops with first-year students and sharing some much-needed tips on how to cope with the demands of university life.
“Many of the students don’t realise that there is a difference between school and university,” he says.
De Villiers says university life is fast-paced and students are required to cope with a large volume of work.
“We emphasise engaging in academic activities. We also encourage students to attend class, join study groups and make use of the resources on the campuses,” he says.
De Villiers says the unit will work closely with first-year students throughout the year.
The unit plans to host workshops on various student-related issues, from how to handle stress to coping with academic workloads.
First-year students as well as returning students are also encouraged to make use of the services offered by the Student Counselling Unit, which has offices on the Cape Town, Mowbray and Wellington Campuses.
The unit’s services range from individual counselling to career development. All services are free of charge.
More information on the Student Counselling Unit can be found under the Student Affairs and Services section on the CPUT homepage.
By Candes Keating
Written by CPUT News
Email: news@cput.ac.za
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