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Setting yourself up for study success

Before you go on any new adventure, it is good to be prepared.

Just as you would prepare for an overseas trip by checking that your passport is still valid, that you have any visas you may need, or that you have some of the foreign currencies you will need, it would also be good for you to make sure you prepare for university studies. Explore the topics below to make sure you understand what may be coming up ahead.

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Time management

Do you have enough time in your day? Do you leave things to the last minute? Setting and completing tasks, gives a sense of achievement.

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Study location

When it comes to where to study, some places may be better than others.

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Motivation and expectations

Motivation is what gets you started, habit is what keeps you going - Jim Rohn

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Making decisions

Find out how different decisions can result in different outcomes.

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Taking effective notes

Learn useful note taking tips. Note taking helps with understanding and retention of lecture and reading material. 

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Getting your work done

Studying can be hard. Here are ten top tips that can work for you.

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Get IT savvy

Learn about what digital tools and resources are available to you as students.

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Maths and Stats

Many degrees have a component of mathematics or statistics to them. We can help you develop your maths and statistics skills.

Goal setting

Setting goals is important so that you can plan your steps to achieve them. Watch this video that illustrates this through Minecraft.

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