You and Your Personal Tutor
During your study time at college or university you will be assigned a personal tutor from the teaching staff in your year. The details of this may differ from country to country but basically this is the person you can speak to should you have any problems of either an academic nature or personal problems that may effect your performance on your chosen course of study.
Tutorials may be scheduled once a term/semester or more often and these serve for you to speak of any concerns with your tutor and for your tutor to gain an idea of how you are managing and whether you need any specific help. A tutor obviously cannot personally provide every kind of help that may be required but she/he should be able to advise you as to where you can gain further help. This could range from careers advice to counselling and anything in between.
Your relationship to your personal tutor is very important because this is the person you will be speaking to first should any questions or problems arise in relation to your study. It is helpful if you and your tutor relate well to each other. If for any reason you feel uncomfortable with your tutor, or if you would prefer a same sex tutor then it is better you mention this to your head of department. Having said this please remember that the majority of tutors wish to help you and will make an effort to understand your needs and give you support and advice. Do not be shy. They have already heard such a variety of concerns that there is little that will be completely new to them. They want you to feel confident when you enter their office. Even if you have no problems to discuss the regular meeting with your tutor helps to build trust for when you do need help. You do not want to feel you are speaking to a total stranger so do not miss tutorials but take the opportunity to be open and friendly. Speak about yourself and what you hope to attain through your studies.
You can take a host of concerns to your tutor. These might include worries about your academic performance, financial problems, emotional problems, family concerns that are weighing on your mind, or difficulties with other members of staff and fellow students. Your tutor is there to be your first port of call and to provide you with information for further help or to help you within their capacity to do so. Please take full advantage of this service it is there for your own well being and progress as a student. If you have a pressing concern then knock on your tutor’s door and arrange an appointment.
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