University is all about learning - what you're learning in your course, and what you're learning about yourself and others. You can believe in yourself and your abilities and strengths. You've demonstrated these by getting to University. Over time, your confidence and experience as a student will grow. University offers you the chance to develop academic, personal and leadership skills.
Many students find aspects of University stressful. It can involve personal exploration, establishing your identity, expanding and redefining relationships and discovering career goals. Add other life issues into the mix, such as worry about money or health problems and things can get complicated.
Talking to friends and family members or a counsellor or advisor can help you find solutions and feel less alone. Some students feel that asking for help is a sign of weakness. In fact, recognising you have a problem and seeking solutions are positive and confident steps.
Remember to take some time to reflect on how your study is progressing. Your core study skills will improve with practice, but you can also get help with all aspects of study. It can be reassuring to know how others in your course are finding the workload, so talk to your friends about University. Working together in study groups can really help too.
How can I connect to resources and services for support?
Use the relevant support services available to help you:
- School and University policies
- Counselling
- Academic issues
- Health service
- Course enquiries
- Welfare and student liaison office
- Accommodation
- Careers and Employment
- Equity and disability
- Spirituality and faith
- International students
- GUMURRII Student Support
- Financing your studies
- Parents, partners and supporters
What's expected of me?
- Allow yourself time to settle in
- Remember starting University is a big transition
- Seek support from family and friends
- Ask for help sooner rather than later
- Reflect on your study skills
- Reward yourself
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