Can teaching assistants or senior students help with difficult subjects?
Yes. In difficult subjects, teaching assistants (TAs) or senior students may supplement the instructor’s support by answering questions, helping with exercises or laboratory work, and offering study consultations. However, their availability, hours, and the type of support provided vary by university, faculty, course, and academic year, so check the syllabus or official guidance.
Key points
- TAs may help with questions, exercises, and laboratory work related to a course.
- Senior students may provide study consultations or peer support.
- Check the syllabus or official guidance for how to use the support and when consultation is available.
Things to check
- Whether TAs or senior students are available, and what support they offer and when, varies by university, faculty, course, and academic year.