Preparing for Study
2009 Lilydale Orientation - Tips for a Great Academic Start
Discussion on overcoming initial doubts, seeking help, meeting expectations and university jargon - all very useful to help you on your road to academic success. Although presented for the Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale, this information is useful to other students enrolled at Swinburne.- Date:Mar 3, 2009
- Duration: 50:48
- Format: .MP4
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2009 FBE Orientation - Taking Control of Your Learning
Presentation about what helps and hinders successful learning, different learning approaches, how to take control of your learning and what steps you may need to take. Although presented for the Faculty of Business and Enterprise, this information is useful to other students enrolled at Swinburne.- Date:Mar 3, 2009
- Duration: 30:24
- Format: .MP4
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Top 10 tips for academic success
Swinburne Student Amenities Association (SSAA) has prepared these tips to help students achieve academic success:
1. Manage your time effectively.
2. Don't over-commit yourself to work and extra-curricular activities. Swinburne will not consider employment as an excuse for poor academic performance.
3. Ask questions. If you don't understand or are unsure, ask your teachers/lecturers/tutors to clarify. Talk to your lecturers and teachers if you are experiencing difficulty.
4. Keep copies of all Swinburne correspondence including email. Use your Swinburne email. Emails sent by other ISPs may be considered spam by the Swinburne server. You must be able to be contacted by post and email at all times including non-semester periods.
5. If you are experiencing difficulties, it is best you identify and address these early in the semester or term. It is usually better to withdraw from a subject or unit than to receive a fail or not yet competent grade.
6. Attend study group sessions.
7. Get involved in creating campus life. Remember to balance your studies with the other aspects of your life. Check out the SSAA Clubs and Activities and get active.
8. Make yourself aware of the many services available to you which are provided by Swinburne. For example, there are free on-campus services specifically providing financial and housing advice; to help you develop your academic and learning skills; confidential counselling and a variety of health services; advice and assistance for students with disabilities and long term medical conditions, as well as scholarship opportunities.
9. If you are serious about getting work done, find a good location including the library, study rooms, or empty classrooms.
10. Make sure you are studying in a field appropriate to your interests and skills. Students who succeed academically are most often those who identify their strengths and pursue their passions; rather than those who give in to external pressures or have no clear career path.
For further information on adjusting to university life please visit Transition-in.