20 things parents should know about university study
If your child is the first in your family to start higher education, you've probably been grappling with the mysteries of universities. Here are 20 things to help you find your way.
Preparing for Uni
It's a big deal making the change from high school to uni or getting back into study after a break. Learn about entry pathways, courses, scholarships, good study habits and handling the pressure.
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How to get your head around uni assignments
University can be a mystery, especially if you haven't been studying for a while. But one thing you'll need to understand from day one is how to do uni assignments.
7 steps for planning a uni semester
Are you the planning type? If you're considering uni study sometime soon, it'll definitely help. And having a simple plan for your first or next semester is a great way to start.
How to plan your study week-by-week
Full-time study is like a job. You need to fit other weekly commitments around it. It'll never be perfect, but a week-by-week study plan is way better than no plan.
How to stop delaying the inevitable and get assignments done
It's called procrastination. Or avoidance. Whatever you want to call it, it's bad news if you're a uni student. But the good news is you can beat it. Here's how.
How to stay calm during exam time
We get it. Sitting Year 12 exams, or any exams really, can be intense. Who are these people talking to me about being calm? How is that even possible? Answer: it's possible, and you can do it.
How to study more effectively
You probably know people who do well, regardless of how much effort they seem to put into studying. Most of us aren't like that, but there are things you can do to improve your chance of success as a student.
Why being flexible is the key to study success
ECU's Professor Joanne Dickson, a goal-motivation and mental health and wellbeing expert, says the path you decided on a year or more ago does not need to be the direction you decide to head today.