Getting the idea of University
Video of students talking about getting used to University life.
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We want you to join us, stay with us and succeed!
What is a University? Your success as a new student will depend partly on your understanding of 'academic culture'. How are things done at University? What is important or valued? Your approach to study, and your working relationships with other students and staff, needs to be underpinned by an appreciation of core scholarly values and ethical principles. These include academic integrity, collegiality, independence and self-management, critical thinking and a spirit of inquiry.
Think about your expectations of University. Why are you going to university? What do you hope to get out of it? Consider yourself as a 'student citizen' of the University - someone who is an active partner in and contributor to the Griffith learning community. Dynamic learning communities are built on respectful and engaged relationships between members. We invite you to be a positive contributor to the Griffith Experience!
Quikflix film competition invited new students to make a short film documenting their experiences of getting up and running at uni.
First year Bachelor of Music student Martin Ingle's winning entry "Up and Running (WMV 3.93Mb)" portrays some of the drama of starting uni.
Get drawn into Wang Yu Jia's animated tale (MP4 6.24Mb) of an international student at Griffith.
Thank you for your feedback about Starting@Griffith. We had over 2000 responses and you gave us valuable comments about what you liked about your first few weeks at Griffith, and areas where we can improve. We will be incorporating your ideas as we plan for future orientation events. All the best for your studies.
Help find your feet at Griffith using the Checklist for new students.