SPECIAL EDITION JULY 2013 - Saint Mary's University

Here are some fun facts about students in residence:
We have students from over 50 different countries represented in residence.
Over 36% of students in residence are International students.
Not all new students are 1st years; many new residence student are coming to us from off-campus, transferring from other
universities, or visiting from International universities.
We also house over 50 students in the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program.
Plus, we do not only have SMU students; we also house over 20 students from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
(NSCAD) as well as other local colleges who do not have residences!
Some students are entering their 1st year, other students are entering their 5th year.
The ages of students living in residence range from 16 to 29 years old.
As you can see, you will be entering a very diverse community at SMU this fall! We hope you take the opportunity to learn from
the students on your floor.
*These statistics are from mid-June. Some numbers may have changed since the issue was printed.
In many situations, the issues that hold students back from doing their best are not related to course content, but to the
approach students take toward their school work. Academic struggles are complex and can involve elements of motivation,
confidence, and attitude, along with a student’s natural abilities and study habits.
The Student Success Coordinator is available to meet with students individually to provide one on one Academic Coaching.
This is an interactive discussion in which students are guided in the process of setting academic goals and building
skills in order to help them succeed in their university career. We will discuss current approaches to academics and decide
on helpful changes.
Students will receive help developing a personalized plan and learn success strategies in the following areas as needed:
Time Management & Goal Setting
Stress Management
Communicating with Professors
Presentation Skills
Exam Preparation & Test Taking
Note Taking
Planning & Organization
NOTE: Academic Coaching is NOT tutoring or counseling. To book an appointment, phone 902.420.5615 and specify
Academic Coaching.
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