Welcome to a New Academic Year: How to Start Strong and Stay on Track

Welcome to a new academic year!

Whether you’re just beginning your studies or returning after a break, now is the time to get organised, set your intentions, and feel confident about the journey ahead.

At LRPM Coaching and Academic Skills, we know how overwhelming these first few days can feel — new timetables, new people, new responsibilities.

Read on to find out about some quick wins to help you settle in with calm and clarity..........

Meena knows how important it is to be organised...

🌟 3 Common Welcome Week Challenges (and How to Handle Them)

1. Feeling Overwhelmed

Between admin tasks, social events, and information overload, it’s normal to feel swamped.

Quick tip:  Break it down. Write out the 3 most important things you need to do each day — no more.

2. Staying Organised

Timetables, forms, logins … it can all get messy fast.

Quick tip:  Create a simple “study hub” — one folder (digital or paper) where everything lives.

3. Balancing Confidence & Imposter Syndrome

Many students secretly worry they don’t belong. Trust us — you do.

Quick tip: Write down one strength you bring to your studies. Keep it where you can see it.

✅ Quick Wins for a Smooth Start

• Set up your Week 1 Checklist: logins, ID card, timetable, emails.

• Choose one productivity tool (Google Calendar, Notion, or even a paper planner).

• Find your favourite study spot — it makes a difference!

• Reach out early: say hello to a lecturer, tutor, or peer.

Small actions add up quickly. The earlier you take control, the calmer and more confident you’ll feel.

🎁 Freebie: Your Welcome Week Survival Checklist

To make things even easier, we’ve created a one-page Welcome Week Survival Checklist you can download and use right away.

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LRPM Checklist for International Students.pdf

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💬 One Final Thought

Welcome Week is about more than ticking boxes. It’s about starting as you mean to go on — organised, confident, and open to new opportunities.

✨ Ask yourself: “What one word would I like to define my academic year?”

Write it down, keep it close, and let it guide you.

Here’s to your best year yet — and remember, LRPM is here to support you every step of the way.

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