Benadir University Counselling:
Advising is considered a very important
element in the credit hour system. It is not confined to acquainting the student
with the syllabus and its contents but goes beyond that to strengthen the relationship
between the student and the staff members in order to achieve the objectives of
the educational process. Advising in university of Benadir is of two types.
1.
General advising: includes
the introduction of the credit hour system and the general requirements of the university
and the particular requirements of the university and the particular requirements
of the faculty. It also aims to prepare the new student to adapt to university environment
and to overcome any potential difficulties this is incorporated in an orientation
course. This advising is done during the orientation sessions at the start of the
university.
2. Specialized advising: refers to academic
advising which aims at following up the student’s academic performance for a specialization
up to his/her graduation. The advisor helps the students to organize his/her study
plans and supervises its implementation and assists him/her in overcoming any difficulties.
