Testimonial

“The IT Help Center is a welcoming space for students to use and seek assistance. I often feel that many students refrain from asking their instructors too many questions and for that reason the student assistants, such as myself, can assist. Ultimately, there will always be a student assistant in the help center who can relate to the struggles that their peers are going through as they have either been there before or they are going through it at the same time. Thus, a student may have taken the same course a few years back, which means he may have personal experiences and guidance on how to approach the course or concept.

Not only does the IT Help Center help you succeed academically but it provides you with essential soft skills that can be used after university, such as communication and self-learning skills. Upon entering this center, you have access to all the necessary computers, applications and recap sessions as per schedule. These recap sessions are scheduled to help students consolidate their knowledge from their previous classes.

Overall, we see students from all levels come into the help center. Whether you are a first year or a fourth year wanting some extra support, the IT help center is your place to go. It is not only a place to go when you are severely struggling, but rather it is a place you can go to for some guidance if needed.”

“One of the staples of my university experience has been the Advanced Writing Center. It is the perfect place to receive important information and assistance applicable to all university programs. In addition to this, the Advanced Writing Center will help students to generate and process their ideas and thoughts into comprehensible and logical formats. Student assistants will help you format your papers the way the instructors prefer to ensure you get the best grades possible.

As a student assistant, I can get the satisfaction of assisting others and improve my interpersonal skills such as customer service and patience. In addition to this, I can get exposed to many different writing styles which I would not have had prior to my job.

I believe that the advanced writing center has a high success rate as many students have provided positive feedback to state that their grades have improved. Therefore, I would recommend students to come and ask for the writing help they need.”

“To begin with, I believe all students that use the Math and Science are making a significant difference in your academic journey, especially if you are struggling with a specific topic. By coming to this help center you are making a conscious step to seek assistance, meet others and improve your university experience.

My job as a student assistant is to help students understand their course material, seeing as sometimes learning from your peers can be equally beneficial. In this light working at the help center is one of the most rewarding jobs on campus because you are passing down the knowledge that you have and assisting others.

From my personal experience, I would highly recommend students to use the services we offer as there will always be a schedule posted both on D2L and outside the center with staff readily available to assist with queries, concerns and exam preparation.

So, hurry and visit the Math and Science help center to save yourself a seat!”

“As a student assistant at the IT Help Center, I value the ability to have engaging conversations with students that come to seek help from us assistants. Since I started working there, I have managed to gain many skills, most importantly the ability to manage my patience and communicate effectively. By learning how to tailor your teaching style to each unique student, both you and the student can learn new things.

I recommend that students visit the IT Help Center as they will always find enthusiastic student assistants eager to help with improving study skills, grades, communication and exam preparation. In addition to this, the student assistants at the help center will help you build confidence in yourself and will adapt their teaching style to yours. Therefore, do not miss out on an opportunity to ask for help and boost your IT skills.

This help center provides support to students and hosts weekly recap sessions intended to help them when their assessments are close. I encourage students to join these recap sessions to consolidate the knowledge that they receive in the classrooms.

On top of this, I highly encourage more students to apply for student assistant jobs at the help centers as it will help with their interchangeable skills that will benefit you after your time at UDST.”

“The IT Help Center is a newly discovered gem that is the perfect place for students who require any form of assistance. Unfortunately, many students do not know about it, but I would say that it’s a good place for people to go even if they just have one simple question to ask. At the end of the day there will always be a student assistant there to guide you to the right answers.

This help center is especially beneficial as often it is more helpful for a student to seek assistance from another student as they can relate more closely to each other's experiences and learning techniques. Therefore, by learning from peers, the help center gives students multiple perspectives to help them tackle a course or get their question answered. In that light, the IT Help Center can be described as a very lively place that encourages students to be more sociable and communicative with their fellow peers, which is a life skill that will be used even after their time at university. Overall students should use this service as a platform to exchange information, study tips and experiences.”

“In my opinion the Math and Science Help Center is the most utilized help center in the University, constantly attracting many students. At this help center, the student assistants are mutually supportive and committed to the improvement of each other's academic success.

The Math and Science Help Center has been an integral part of my journey here in UDST. Initially as a student who was seeking help and later transitioning into a student assistant, I have acquired interchangeable skills. One of the most important life skills that I learnt from this help center is communication skills. This skill is essential for student assistants at help centers to ensure they can tailor their teaching methods according to a student's learning style.

I highly recommend students to use their Colleges’ Academic Help Centers especially those students who are struggling in their courses. If you are a student and you are coming in for help, you are making a positive difference in your academic journey. I struggled with a Math course when I first arrived at UDST, but the Math and Science Help Center assisted in providing me with the techniques I needed to pass the course.

As a student assistant at the Math and Science Help Center, the experience is fulfilling as I can help students who are facing difficulties in their mathematical academic journey, which fosters an environment of teamwork and understanding at UDST. Ultimately, being present at the help center is rewarding because I can pass down the knowledge that I have to assist my peers.”

“The Accounting Help Center has assisted me in my studies immensely by providing me with a space that is fully equipped with the course specific programs any accounting student needs to succeed academically. The program that I have found most useful to excelling in my daily work is Refinitiv, which is an essential tool used by accounting and banking majors.

At UDST (University of Doha for Science and Technology), I have used additional Academic Learning Services, such as the Advanced Writing Center in the Learning Commons and peer tutoring services.

The Accounting Help Center usually gets extremely busy as students use the location for a multitude of reasons. The center is staffed by faculty members who can assist students with any of their course concerns and queries, whilst also motivating students to study independently.

Ultimately, I would recommend this center to students who struggle to study alone, need additional guidance from faculty members or are preparing for projects like me.”

“The Foundation Program was super helpful; it gave me a strong knowledge base and set me up for success in my program. I learned so much and it made me feel more confident in my studies. It was definitely a valuable experience.”

“I was in two levels of the Foundation Program and it was a good experience. The instructors were amazing and they helped me prepare for my program. Now, I am studying IT. The Foundation Program helped me to become more fluent and have more confidence. I learned how to do proper presentations and improve my speaking skills. I am now able to speak more easily as well as identify the main ideas while listening to lectures. I learned these skills in the Foundation Program.”

“During my journey though the Foundation Program, I learned a lot of new things, and I improved my English a lot. The program helped me develop my vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and writing. Now, I am reaping the benefits after entering my major. I learned so much vocabulary in the foundation courses and I encounter these words often in my studies. I feel very prepared. Now, if I see a student who does not see the benefits of being in the Foundation Program, I tell them how lucky they are to have this opportunity to learn all the skills they need before they enter their major. I think it is an important stage for anyone who needs to develop their English language.”

“My experience in the Foundation Program was truly life-changing. It provided a smooth transition into higher education, allowing me to easily understand complex math concepts. The supportive instructors ensured I stayed on track and addressed any challenges I faced. Completing the program was a significant milestone, equipping me with confidence and skills for my bachelor’s degree. I’m grateful for the transformative impact it had on my life, empowering me to approach future endeavors with enthusiasm and determination.”

Working at this institution has been a wonderful international experience! Our students are eager and passionate learners with amazing and unique personalities, which makes our teaching profession so rewarding. I am proud to work at the college of Information Technology and work with amazing staff and faculty members who work hard every day to create a safe and positive environment for our enthusiastic students.