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Academic Counselling
Programs that assist students in selecting a course of studies that is suited to their abilities, interests, future plans and general circumstances.
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Programs that provide special support services for individuals, usually women or minorities, who are initiating or resuming a postsecondary course of study. Services usually include assistance with admission and registration procedures, financial aid, library materials, referral services, support groups and workshops which address a wide variety of topics including study skills.
Study Abroad
Programs that provide assistance for students who want to attend a college or university in another country and need information about their alternatives, help with their applications and/or other forms of assistance.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.