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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

For instance, schools may provide access to learning centers and learning specialists and offer developmental courses, tutoring services, and study skill workshops. To learn more about the specific services a college provides, ask the Office of Disability Services about all of the services and aids offered on campus.

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Supporting Neurodivergent College Students with Dr. Liz Norell

Dr. Al Solano

That is definitely not it." Even students who've registered with disability services may qualify for accommodations that they don't ask for because the stigma around these diagnoses can feel really scary." That's something that I think a lot of faculty don't quite understand because they've never been through this process.

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Arriving at the University of Edinburgh: Tips from the Study Abroad team

Teaching Matters Academic Support

For welfare support, we offer the Student Counselling Service , a Personal Tutor and Student Support Office, the Disability Service and the Chaplaincy Centre (you are welcome to use this service if you are of any or no religion!). They also host cheap trips all over Scotland which you should definitely take advantage of!

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Student Success & Equity with Dr. Christine Harrington

Dr. Al Solano

Definition by contributing author, Adrian Martin.] Christine Harrington episode quotes: "Culturally affirming assignments are learning tasks, endeavors, and exercises that reflect a value for students cultural identities. Getting to know as much as you can about students through different techniques.