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Languages: English

My Role: Student Experience Administrator/Visa Compliance Coordinator.

I have worked at KULISC since:
February 2022

My advise to Students.
Always follow the advise given in preparation for your studies. You will be given a large amount of information pre-arrival, on arrival and during on ways to make your time here easier. Please always read and ask questions.
Always, Always Check your emails personal and student emails and student platforms for updates to do with your studies.

Keep the important emails for the right teams at easy access for yourself.

Lastly, Attendance is important so, attending your classes 100% will have a big impact on your progression and attitude towards learning.

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Languages:
English

Contact:
jkneale@studygroup.com

My role at the ISC:
Subject Leader for Academic English Skills.

I've worked at the ISC since:
November 2018.

About me:
I'm a proud Londoner and father and enjoy travelling, cooking and watching the mighty Arsenal. I have been teaching English since 2012 and worked in language schools before moving into Academic English. Now, I find it incredibly rewarding to be a part of students' academic journey into British Higher Education.

My advice to students:
CHECK YOUR EMAILS! And have fun - these should be the best years of your life, enjoy them.

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Student Services Coordinator - Attendance Coordinator

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Languages: English/Arabic/Somali/Turkish

My role at the ISC:

Student Services Coordinator - Attendance
I am responsible for ensuring that students adhere to Study Group standards regarding attendance and participation.

I worked in the ISC since:
I've joined the student experience team on March 2022.

Advice for students:

In a nutshell, here's my advice:

Be curious; it's a trait that will serve you well in any situation, but especially in a foreign land.

Ask for support, since essentially every member of the team is open to helping during your time at Kingston ISC.

Most importantly, don't forget to engage in social activities and create as many new friendships and memories as you can.

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Languages: English
Contact: owalker@studygroup.com
My role at the ISC: Assistant Director of Student Experience
I've worked at the ISC since: October 2021, although I've worked at Study Group since 2008 in various different roles
About me: I was born and raised in the Devonshire countryside but have lived in Brighton since 2008. I started at Kingston at the beginning of this academic year coming from Sussex ISC where I managed their progression support, welfare and academic administration teams.
My piece of advice to students: Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! Your first year at university should be one of the best years of your life, but we all appreciate things can be tough, especially for international students. We are here for you, and want to make your experience at Kingston ISC as amazing as possible!

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My role at KULISC-

Subject Leader in Business and Management, International Year One Programme leader;
Language- English, Farsi
About me- I am leading and teaching Business and Management, Research methods, Marketing modules and Organisational Behaviour at Kingston University ISC. I have a PhD in Management Studies from Brunel University London. My thesis examined the effectiveness of Cloud Computing Utilization in mitigation of SMEs’ barriers towards their accelerated internationalisation in emerging markets. I have published articles in the International Journal of Information Management. Besides, I have an MSc in International Management from Sussex University and more than a decade, I have practically experienced in International Business Management. I hold Fellowship (FHEA), the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for teaching and supporting learning in higher education. I was trained and certified ‘CELTA’ by Cambridge English Language Assessment institution. The CELTA course enables me to facilitate international students to get benefit from a clear practice in their academic acquisition though mitigation of language barriers.
What I like about working at the ISC-

It rarely happens when a tutor has both experience of pupillage and tutoring in an institution. I enjoy working at KULISC because as an ex-international student at Sussex University ISC, I have a vivid understanding of international students' needs who desire to attain their aims.
My piece of advice to students-

Life has two rules: 1) Persistence. 2) Always remember Rule #1.
Fun fact about myself- As a PMP international student, I started my higher education journey in Sussex University ISC.

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Languages: English

My role at the ISC:
Academic Administrator / Student Experience Administrator

I've worked at KULISC since:
January 2022

My piece of advise to students:
Stay vigilant in checking emails, Canvas announcements and all other forms of University communications - being informed of what's going on and any important notices throughout the year is the one of the most useful favours you can do yourself.

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Languages: English

Contact: j.ani@kingston.ac.uk

My role at the ISC: Programme Leader IFY Contemporary Business Issues

Iv'e worked at the ISC since: September 2018

About me: I graduated from City University Business School with a degree in Management & Systems Science, went on to do my PGCE  in adult education. I have worked in various educational institutions and pathways and I'm an avid lover of empowering and imparting knowledge that supports successful transformation in all levels of education. Coupled with my job I am a public speaker and author of 3 books, love writing and hosting conferences.

My piece of advice to students: Be optimistic, learn the culture and embrace the experience.