TSLS Learning Support Session
COPING WITH YOUR STUDIES
OBLIGATIONS AS A SPONSORED/FUNDED STUDENT- NTS AND TELS
- NTS Students- GPA of 3.0 per academic term (varies per HEI)
- TELS students- 50% pass rate for the 1st academic term, and 75% pass or above in the subsequent academic terms
TSLS PROBATION STATUS
- The term Probation identifies with monitoring. This means, if you have failed to meet the academic requirements of sponsorship, you will be placed on a probationary period where we will monitor your results.
- Whilst on probation, all tuition and allowances continue to be paid without being affected.
- The grades for the term on probation are critical as this will determine sponsorship for the next term.
BEFORE YOU COPE- LETS DEFINE THE STRUGGLES!


COPING STRATEGIES
- Take care of yourself! (Exercise, eat well, do what makes you happy!)
- Make realistic plans and schedules
- Dealing with a home away from home
- Establish good communication between your tutors and lecturers
- Setting boundaries- relationships even family!
- Be mindful of good and bad influences
- Identify red flags such as depression and get help

