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International education
The first two weeks: why students drop out and how to keep them
Dropout data from foundation programmes and practices that help students not give up at the very start.
Speakers
Karim Said
Head of a Russian language centre
Opened Russian language centres in three Middle Eastern countries. Talks about student motivation and why the first two weeks decide everything.
Olga Smirnova
Dean of the Foundation Faculty
Responsible for helping international students adapt in their first year. Knows everything about the challenges they arrive with.
Materials
Materials will be available after the session