Starting out at university can be daunting, even more so amid the uncertainties of a pandemic. But students can maximise their chances of thriving by taking a few simple steps.
Many school kids may be studying from home as their schools have closed or they need to isolate themselves for other reasons. Parents won’t need to be teachers, but more teachers’ aids.
University can – and should – be fun.
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Students need to be able to manage their time, write to an academic standard, be aware of what constitutes plagiarism, make sure they know what support services are available to them, and have fun!
Studying can be made easier by removing distractions and spacing study out over a couple months.
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It can be hard to get into a study groove, but removing distractions, getting enough sleep, self-testing, spacing out your study and creating memory aids can help students succeed.
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Knowing what the state curriculum authority expects of you is important.
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This week thousands of students across Australia begin their final year of schooling. The certificate they receive will vary from state to state, and their post-secondary plans may be university, an apprenticeship…
Music can help if you’re pulling a late-night study session.
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Students, the impending horror of exams is nearly upon you. But music can help you out. To put it simply, turn to tunes to terminate the terror of term-time. As with so many psychological phenomena that…
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