A free 3-week training for International Students

“Feeling @ home in TCD” Running: 3 Consecutive Tuesdays, 2 hours per session: Dates: November 17^th, 24^th and 1^st of December Time: 6.00pm –8.00pm Venue: Room 2041A Jonathan Swift Theatre, Arts block

Description: Each session aims to help you understand the hidden cultural ‘rules’ that affect your social and academic interactions here in Trinity and in Dublin. The training will build on your existing skills through discussion and practical activities. You will also have plenty of opportunities to talk about your experiences and share ideas with the group. It will be co-facilitated by members of the Student Counselling Services and Dublin University International Student Society. The course will look at: · social conversation (what to say after “hello”) · seeking help (how to get what you want, Irish-style) · saying no and expressing disagreement Interacting with academic staff (tutors, supervisors, lecturers)

To sign-up for this course, contact the Student Counselling Service or simply fill out the online application.

Feeling @ Home in TCD co- facilitated by the TCD Student Counselling Service and the Dublin University International Students Society

Telephone: (01) 896 - 1407

Ciara Grimes Student Counselling Service 01 896 1407