Learning is an interactive process

Learning is a strongly social event, irrespective of whether you study part or full time. The integrity and cohesion of your own study group affects your orientation to UAS studies, the smooth progress of your studies and your wellbeing as a student in a number of ways.

Students start their studies at universities of applied sciences from different starting points. Some have already completed higher education studies or a degree, some already have a longer work history, while some will continue their studies at a university of applied sciences directly after completing the upper secondary level.

You will learn many kinds of skills and knowledge related to studying, working and professional growth from your fellow students, and you can further share them with others. Your fellow students will also offer you support in potential setbacks, while also sharing your success and encouraging you.

Working in a community and network of fellow students and maintaining liaisons with the network during your studies is often also relevant in view of your future endeavours. You never know if you will end up working in the same work community with a current fellow student of yours, or get a hint of an interesting new job opportunity and references from him?   

Reflect your own way of acting

How do I maintain good team spirit in my study group through my own actions? How do I enable open interaction? How do I give and receive feedback for the benefit of the student concerned and the whole study group?

How do I address potential shortcomings in my studies and study relationships? How do I share my know-how with others and what do I want to learn from others? It is a good idea to reflect these questions both alone and together with others during your studies. How have we succeeded in these?