Academic guidance

Tutelage

In recent years, tutelage by both teachers and students has become the most widespread form of systematic management and guidance for students throughout their studies at higher vocational colleges (HVC) and higher education institutions. It focuses on students' academic or professional development, as well as their personal development.

The purpose of student tutelage is to help students learn and overcome other difficulties during their studies that may affect academic performance.

There are different forms of tutelage, namely:

• induction tutelage: helps first-year students adapt to the new study and living environment
• subject tutelage: helps students understand and master the study subject of individual courses, and counsels on the most appropriate study methods and learning strategies
• tutelage to SEN students: assist and guide students in any year to develop skills needed for them to adapt and integrate into studies and student life; it may continue throughout the student’s studies; and
• tutelage to foreign students: support and help students overcome cultural shock and adapt to the new environment.

Teacher tutors advise their students individually on various topics, such as:

• selection of subjects and study path
• career opportunities, and
• other issues that students encounter during the course of study.

Student tutoring serves a similar purpose. Student tutors help others master different subject matters and overcome other issues that occur during studies and interfere with their academic performance.

Psychological counselling

Student counselling offices provide psychological support to students. They operate both at the student organisation level and within higher education institutions. Their services are free of charge for students. The counselling may be individual or group. They aim to help students in distress due to learning difficulties, mental health issues, personal relationships, and other personal matters.

Career guidance

Within higher vocational colleges, higher education institutions and other educational institutions, career centres (University of Ljubljana career centres, University of Maribor career centres) provide comprehensive support and help students and graduates decide on their academic and career path. They counsel on career planning and help improve the students’ employment competence, already during studies. Career centres aim to facilitate the transition of graduates into their first job.