What do I need to remember to be successful in my first year of Uni?

I should attend orientation and transition activities – that way I can find out about support and advisory services available to me!
I need to seek assistance to learn expectations of my lecturers – I will have to learn about tertiary essay writing, using sources, avoiding plagiarism, and managing my time, etc.
I must remember to ask for help – no-one will necessarily be offering any!
I will need to be an independent learner – my lecturers and tutors will not be reminding me about deadlines!
I will need to take charge of my own learning – no-one will be checking up on me to see if I am keeping up with work or assignments!
I will need to organise my time effectively – there are no bells to remind me where to be!
I must remember that my classes may be much larger than what I have been used to at school – I will receive less individual attention!
I must make friends – building new friendship groups will help me cope and help me stay motivated!
I will be learning new skills that will be critical for my success – I will have to learn important research and referencing skills!

Useful links to Victorian Universities Student Support Services

Australian Catholic University	Student services – ACU student life
Deakin University	Student life and services \| Deakin
Federation University	Student support - Federation University Australia
La Trobe University	Support to Help You Thrive \| La Trobe University
Monash University	Support - Monash University
RMIT University	Student support - RMIT University
Swinburne University	University Student Support Services Team \| Swinburne
University of Melbourne	Student services directory: University of Melbourne
Victoria University	Advice & support \| Victoria University

Tips:

LOST ON CAMPUS: Download this useful app from iTunes and Google Play for a Campus Map of many universities. You will be able to find every tutorial room, lab, lecture theatre, coffee shop, carpark, bus stop, even your nearest vending machines and free microwaves on campus - Lost on Campus maps — StudentVIP

iUSEpass - travel concession for International students:International undergraduate students can save 50% on an annual myki with an international Undergraduate Student Education pass (iUSEpass) myki card. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/concessions-and-free-travel/children-and-students/international-students/

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a STEPPING STONE can become a PATHWAY

Issue 19 · 25 Oct 2023

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