This is where we will share information about student support and dedicated events aimed at you, our current Education Beyond Borders scholars. Support from the EBB team From welcome to graduation, the EBB team will support you through your year in Edinburgh. The team will coordinate events, provide information and act as your first point of contact if you need any help. Whether you need advice, resources, or just a friendly chat, feel free to contact us to arrange a meeting in our office. Coffee and cake information sessions Our monthly Coffee & Cake information sessions are a great opportunity to connect with peers and the EBB team and learn something new. Each session will have a different topic, designed to be as relevant and useful to you as possible. Check your Outlook calendar for your invitation to these sessions and to find the time and location. Sign up for a mentor We encourage you to sign up for a mentor who will support your personal, professional, and academic development while in Edinburgh. The winter months in Scotland can be difficult with the cold weather and dark days, but having a mentor to talk to can help you stay focused and discuss any worries. Sign up for a mentor Your student champions Your student champions will represent your 24/25 cohort and bridge communications between the cohort and the Education Beyond Borders team. They will gather feedback on your experience at the University of Edinburgh, highlight the challenges faced by the student cohort and suggest solutions. Meelad Sabari : m.sabari@sms.ed.ac.ukLeina Mohamed: s2740035@ed.ac.ukShakya Seresinghe : s.s.j.-w.-seresinghe@sms.ed.ac.ukShafiullah Roghmal: s.roghmal@sms.ed.ac.ukOlha Harhola: o.harhola@sms.ed.ac.ukContacting the student champions is optional and does not replace direct communication with the EBB team—you’re always welcome to share your ideas and concerns. Life Learning Skills with Student Counselling Service The Student Counselling service is running a series of Skills for Life & Learning sessions; These can be booked on MyEd.We would like to draw your attention to these upcoming sessions especially: Tuesday 26 November11:30Weathering the winter blues: An introduction to SAD syndromeThursday 28 November15:30Enhance Your Focus: Clear Distractions and Train Your Attention to Improve Learning and WellbeingMonday 2 December15:30Don’t Lose Sleep Over It: How to Improve Your SleepWednesday 4 December15:30Managing StressThursday 5 December11:30I'll Start Tomorrow... Defeating Procrastination MyEd Contact the team Contact details Email: educationbeyondborders@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-11-20
