ABSTRACT
Introduction This chapter aims to enlighten you about personal challenges that you may face before and during a programme of study. Support can offer you the chance to cope better with those challenges.The nature of support is explained, and the importance and possible benefits of support systems are discussed. Advice is given as to where information and further help can be obtained. It is hoped that, armed with this information, you will feel more able to solve problems and will look forward to the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
