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General Session · May 10, 2026, 2:00pm AEST · 60 minutes · All

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What's Uni All About Anyway?

From classes to friendships to campus life, let's talk about what going to uni is actually like.

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ABOUT THIS SESSION

Thinking about uni but not sure what to expect?
This session is a relaxed, honest conversation about what university is really like, from lectures and assessments to making friends and finding your feet.

We'll cut through the glossy brochures and give you a realistic picture of student life.

What you'll learn in this session:

What a typical week at university actually looks like
The key differences between school and uni that catch most students off guard
How to decide whether university is the right path for you
Opportunities that are open to you at uni
How to make friends at uni

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Jemima Dunn is an internationally trained actor from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In 2022 she completed her drama training, graduating with a Bachelor of Performing Arts from WAAPA (Perth, Australia) along with an Acting Credit from the Intercultural Theatre Institute (Singapore) thanks to a New Colombo Plan Scholarship from the Australian government. After interning in Mumbai and establishing an acting career there, she is currently based in London pursuing further opportunities.

Find Jemima on Instagram:
@jemimadunnacts
@heyjemimamay

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