The University of Essex based in the UK has announced its newest venture, a free online course called Essex Preparation Programme (EPP) to help incoming students get ready for university. This no-cost course will prove beneficial for Indian as well as other international students for they can get ready for their studies abroad.
The six-week course will help students explore critical thinking, independent learning, academic integrity and many other areas necessary to face probable challenges in universities.
The course is open to students applying for bachelors at the University of Essex. On completion of the course and registering with the university, students will get financial aid of INR 24,000.
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Although the completion of EPP is optional, the university believes that it will help students kickstart their studies.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Essex, Prof Loma Fox OMahony, following a positive response from students and teachers alike, said that they have developed the EPP platform to provide help to incoming students. The university is determined to make sure that the cohort of students feels confident to face the challenges posed by the university.
He also stressed the fact that these new students had to face several challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic and therefore they wish to do everything to help them be successful. 500 pupils have already enrolled in the EPP programme so they expect the programme to be more impactful this year.
In 2021, more than 1,750 students participated in the programme, which involved 12 live zoom workshop sessions along with an online course.
This year, the university expects more participation in the EPP which has been further developed following feedback from students.
This will be integrated with other student preparation programmes and activities during the University of Essexs welcome week.
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The newest venture of the University of Essex is a Masters Preparing Programme (MPP) for post-graduate students.
There are two other programmes offered by Essex. One is for Years 12 and 13 and another for Years 10 and 11 which contain high-quality information, guidance and advice that the students can use independently or the teachers can use in their classroom.
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Source: The Financial Express
