Useful tips for new University Students
Useful Tips for Year 12 Graduates
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
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. Visit International Student Travel Concession
How 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 - Swinburne |
University of Melbourne
| Student Services directory - University of Melbourne |
Victoria University
| Advice & Support - Victoria University |
Links to University Clubs & Societies
Australian Catholic University
| Clubs and Societies – ACU student life |
Deakin University
| Clubs and Societies - Deakin |
Federation University
| Clubs and Groups - Federation University Australia |
La Trobe University
| Amenities and Facilities - La Trobe University |
Monash University
| Clubs and Societies – Monash University |
RMIT University
| Student life - RMIT University |
Swinburne University
| Clubs & Student Organisations | Swinburne |
University of Melbourne
| Student Groups and Clubs - UniMelb |
| Victoria University | Sport & Social clubs - Victoria University |
UDW: definition - a person who is convinced they want to go to University but are not sure where or exactly what they want to study! Also suffers from ATAR anxiety.
- Choose a degree that allows some flexibility in selecting a sequence of units that is right for you
- Make sure the program offers opportunities for practical work experience (sometimes called Industry Based Learning)
- Do not base your decision solely on what your friends are doing
- LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! Make sure travel time from your residence to the campus is within what you are willing and able to do on a day to- day basis
- Do not just pick courses based on ATAR alone.