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General Session · May 14, 2026, 3:30pm AEST · 30 minutes · All
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Busting the Myths About University

Everything you've heard about uni that's probably wrong - myths debunked honestly.
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 ABOUT THIS SESSION 

Is uni really only for high achievers? Do you need to know exactly what you want to do before you start? Will you be drowning in debt? This session tackles the most common myths about going to university — and replaces them with the facts.

What you'll learn in this session:
• The truth behind the most common myths that put students off university
• What university is actually like for the average student, not just the top achievers
• How to make an informed decision based on facts, not fear

In this session you’ll hear from actual university students as they bust all the myths they’ve discovered about uni! Our wonderful students are: 

  • Zion – Bachelor of Science, Human Biology major

  • Matilda – Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Midwifery

  • Bernice – Bachelor of Nursing (just graduated!!)

  • Maheen – Bachelor of Biomedical Science

  • Savannah – Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Psychology


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Join a world-class university and get the skills and knowledge you need to take the next step towards your future. At Deakin, you’ll experience innovative teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, premium online resources, and award-winning courses. Be confident in your decision by learning more about the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment.

*Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2024, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT).

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