• +968-80081999
  • info@mazcol.edu.om
  • Airport-Heights, Muscat
Student Counselling

Student Counselling

MISSION

Student counselling services offer professional, confidential counselling to all students. This service is to promote the emotional and psychological growth and wellbeing of the students and staff of the college.

Our aim is to enhance each individual’s ability to learn, to create and to participate in the activities at the college to the best of her or  his ability.
DEALING WITH ACADEMICS OF STUDENTS

Academic Issues:

  • Learning Problems
  • Low Grade Issues
  • Time Management Issues
  • Strength & Weaknesses
  • Test Anxiety
  • Concentration/ Attention Difficulties

Academic Support:

The academic skills development program provides the academic advice for all students. As a consultant, the counselor may confer directly with teachers, parents, administrators, and other helping professionals to help students in academics. Programming and support services place considerable attention on strengthening basic reading and writing skills, while addressing issues of time management, test taking and study strategies.

the Following is a list of the services offered by the Student/ Career Counselor in academic area:

  • Remedial exercises for low achievers
  • Remedial exercises for students with learning problem
  • Anxiety reduction exercises
  • Assistance with study skills and study strategies
  • Study skills workshops in every semester
  • Other Workshops on various topics
  • Individual and group meeting with students every week

 

DEALING WITH CAREER OF STUDENTS

Career Issues:

  • Subjects Selection
  • Majors Selection
  • Job Search
  • Internships Issues
  • Networking
  • Interviewing Preparations
  • Resume Writing
  • Lack of Assertiveness

Career Support:

A satisfying career is a goal for many people. Adults returning to college may be confused about their options. A counselor challenges students to become increasingly aware of their personal and community responsibilities. A student counselor will help students figure out how their personal strengths and goals will mesh with opportunities in a fast-changing and interconnected world.

  • Assessments for interests and abilities
  • Subject Selection
  • Generate and Explore Career Options
  • Career Counselling
  • Job Search Preparation
  • Workshops
  • Educational trips
  • Internships

 

DEALING WITH PERSONAL ISSUES OF STUDENTS

Personal Issues:

  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Depression/ Anxiety
  • Adjustment to College Life
  • Home Sickness (especially for hostel students)
  • Grief & Loss
  • Issues with Drug & Alcohol
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Assault
  • Marital Problems
  • Eating Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Communication styles

Personal Support:

The goal of personal counselling at is to assist you in resolving personal issues that may be preventing you from achieving your potential at college. Some of the more common concerns include: depression, test anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating problems, abuse issues, sexuality/sexual identity questions, concerns about drug or alcohol use, interpersonal conflicts (with students or roommates), stress and time management. Everything discussed with a counselor is legally confidential (except for child abuse and threat of harm to self or others). No information will be released without a student’s written consent.
Following is a list of the services offered by the Student / Career Counselor:

  • Assessments
  • Strengthening coping styles
  • Managing Stress
  • Managing time
  • Solving adjustment problems