"What I Wish I Knew" - Transitioning to Uni
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ABOUT THIS SESSION
The jump from school to uni is bigger than most people expect. In this honest session, hear what current and recent students wish they'd known before starting — from managing your own time and making friends to dealing with the freedom and responsibility of independent learning.
What you'll learn in this session:
• The biggest surprises students face in their first weeks and months at uni
• Practical tips for managing your time, workload, and social life
• How to avoid the most common mistakes new students make
In this session you’ll hear from actual university students as they chat through everything they wish they knew before finishing year 12 and starting uni. Our amazing students are:
Friday – Bachelor of Arts – major in Public Relations & Politics
Ava – Bachelor of Primary Education
Jess – Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Isabella – Bachelor of Arts – major in Film, minor in Media
Useful Links:
How to apply https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/how-to-apply
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/access-programs/deakin-guaranteed-atar
Accommodation https://www.deakin.edu.au/accommodation
Chat with us https://www.deakin.edu.au/help-hub
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Deakin University is a public university founded in 1974 and headquartered in Geelong, Victoria. Around 60,000 students study across its Melbourne Burwood, Geelong (Waurn Ponds and Waterfront) and Warrnambool campuses, plus the Cloud Campus, Deakin's online learning environment. Deakin is consistently ranked #1 in the world for sport and exercise science (QS), and is also strong in nursing and midwifery, education, business and law, cyber security and digital health. It has a long-standing reputation for online learning innovation and for designing degrees with the workplace and the future in mind.
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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