Hartpury University Prospectus

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Your Health and wellbeing

International and European Students

We’re committed to ensuring you’re able to enjoy all that Hartpury has to offer. Our student wellbeing teamof qualified counsellors, nurses, wellbeing officers and chaplain, provide friendly advice and guidancewhen you need it most. Our annual Wellfest event Wellfest in your Freshers' Week provides everything you need for health and wellbeing support, all in one place. You'll pick up lots of tips, make new friends and get to chat to our support staff. Wellbeing Wednesdays

We’re the top choice for students from60 countriesworldwide and our international community is still growing. We’re nestled in the heart of themost spectacular countyand close tomajor cities and transport links. Adedicated International team Our International teamwill support you on your Hartpury journey, from application right through to the completion of your course. Before you arrive, they’ll help you to book student accommodation, understand student finance, find out about the local area, and more. They'll even pick you up at Heathrow, Gatwick or Birmingham airports, so you can enjoy your journey here, and help with everything you need to settle in. We hold a full Tier 4 sponsor licence fromUK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) service. This means we're able to sponsor the correct visa for your stay at Hartpury. We'll assess your documents to ensure you have everything in place to get your visa first time round. International Welcome Event and International Society We host a welcome event especially for international students. You’ll meet lots of other students from across the world and learn more about living and learning in the UK. You’ll also find out about our International Society, run by students as part of our Students’ Union. The societywill help you enjoy everything the UK offers, through field trips and social events. We're close to major UK cities including London, Oxford, Bristol and Birmingham, with excellent rail and bus links. See page 152 for details

Wednesdays are dedicated to student wellbeing. We run a range of events

Study support Small class sizes mean we can get to know you as an individual and provide a support network to suit your needs. We'll give you expert advice and guidance on careers and help you be the best you can be in your studies. Achievement and Success Centre When it comes to your grades, our Achievement and Success Centre (ASC) team can make a big difference. From one-to-one support on time management, to group workshops and online resources on academic writing, the team can offer expert advice on study topics to suit you. Learning and disability support If you have a specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, a physical or sensory impairment, medical or developmental condition, we can support you through your time with us. In fact, our experts will be on hand before you start to ensure you have everything you need from day one.

throughout the year, to help you to boost your health and wellbeing, including sessions with our popular therapy dogs.

"The module leaders and academic support teams have been great. We get lots of support with study skills and great materials to help us to prepare for lectures. Hartpury is such a nurturing place to be."

“Hartpury has given me great support, helping me to find work, adjust to academic study and they’ve helped with my wellbeing too. Lots of the staff already know me, which makes me feel really valued.” Skai Arthur Walker, BSc Human-Animal Interaction student, from Latvia

Dhruvpal Anchan, MSci Equine Science student

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-support

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-international