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A Guide To Succeed in The First Year of Study at University

The document provides tips for succeeding in the first year of university. It outlines administrative tips like becoming familiar with campus and schedules. General tips stress the importance of preparation, discipline, and building networks. Wellbeing tips recommend prioritizing sleep, nutrition, exercise, and breaks. Study tips include figuring out learning styles, attending lectures, doing readings, revising early, and using different study strategies. The summaries list 5 "don'ts" like procrastinating and 5 "do's" like planning ahead and using effective study techniques.

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A Guide To Succeed in The First Year of Study at University

The document provides tips for succeeding in the first year of university. It outlines administrative tips like becoming familiar with campus and schedules. General tips stress the importance of preparation, discipline, and building networks. Wellbeing tips recommend prioritizing sleep, nutrition, exercise, and breaks. Study tips include figuring out learning styles, attending lectures, doing readings, revising early, and using different study strategies. The summaries list 5 "don'ts" like procrastinating and 5 "do's" like planning ahead and using effective study techniques.

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A GUIDE TO SUCCEED IN THE FIRST

YEAR OF STUDY AT UNIVERSITY


CONTENTS
o Administrative tips
o General tips
o Well being tips
o Study tips
o Summary: 5 university don’ts
o Summary: 5 university do’s
ADMINISTRATIVE TIPS
o Become familiar with your environment:
• Get to know your campus - before your first day attend orientation and familiarise
yourself with the campus.
• Determine how you will get to and from classes - if using public transport then look up
bus/train timetables, use student ID to get a discount.
• Be familiar with the university’s websites - library, database and online discussion boards.
• Obtain your id card - this is needed to sit exams and can be used for student discounts.
GENERAL TIPS
o Preparation and discipline are vital to success:
• Study is like a full time job - learning takes time, give it the respect it is due.
• Plan ahead - set out on a wall planner, Google calendar (or somewhere else useful) all
the important assignment and exam dates. Include the % weighting so that you can see
where to allocate time. Refer to this planner often.
• Set aside specific time to study each subject - use daily and weekly goals to achieve this.
• Build healthy networks with lecturers and peers - these people can provide support whilst
studying and as you transition to work, plus it will make university more fun.
WELLBEING TIPS
o You are more than just a university student:
• Sleep well - get good quality sleep, aim for 6-8 hours a night.
• Drink lots of water - a good bench mark is to aim to drink 2L a day.
• Eat right - eat nutrient rich food.
• Exercise - improves mental and physical health.
• Take breaks - find hobbies outside of studies but make sure they do not take up too much
time.
STUDY TIPS

o You are at university to gain knowledge and skills:


• Figure out how you learn best - there are many techniques and you need to utilise them to
learn effectively and efficiently.
• Attend lectures - there is a positive correlation between exam scores all lecture
attendance. Listen actively.
• Do pre-readings - lectures will be more useful when you read beforehand.
• Revise - after lectures revisit content and fill in knowledge gaps. The more time you spend
with a subject the better you will know it.
• Start early - this will give you time to obtain feedback and revise effectively.
SUMMARY: 5 UNIVERSITY ‘DON’TS’
1. Do not procrastinate - break study up onto manageable portions as opposed to
huge sections.
2. Do not try to write down everything in a lecture - note down key points and new
information.
3. Do not neglect your well being - sleep, drink water, eat right take breaks and
budget smartly.
4. Do not suffer in silence - if you are feeling overwhelmed let someone know. A peer
a lecturer or another professional.
5. Do not forget the examination rules - take your ID with you, turn off your phone
and carry a clear water bottle.
SUMMARY: 5 UNIVERSITY ‘DO’S

1. Plan ahead - set goals for the week and semester. Know when assignments are due and
revisit your plan frequently.
2. Do the study basics - an effective plan requires effective action. Do the pre-readings,
attend lectures and review material.
3. Use study strategies for self directed learning - study is like a full time job, you need to
study outside of class. Applying techniques will enable you to be an effective learner.
4. Network - lecturers can assist you course content and references. Your peers at university
will likely become your professional peers.
5. Be familiar with your environment - know how to navigate your campus and relevant
websites, doing so will eliminate unnecessary stress.

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