Surviving and Enjoying Uni
The following section will help you understand various policies and procedures necessary for doing well in your studies. In addition you will be directed to resources that might assist you in your everyday academic life during, before and after the semester.
Starting out
- The Administration Manual for Students is a guide to relevant administrative policies and procedures for all students of the Business School.
- Where to go for help flyer
- The Glossary of Key terms helps you avoid the confusion with terms and abbreviations
- Lectures, tutorials and large groups - find out more about effective learning strategies
- Information on O Week at the University of Sydney
- Student survival tips about the libraries at the University of Sydney
- The University Counselling Service and its Skills Workshops: find out more about getting organised, assertive communication, memory strategies, managing depression, exam anxiety.
- Ten tips on navigating in Australian learning environment
- Useful University of New England (UNE) resource to assist those who think of dropping out
- Videos about getting used to University life (QUT), including:
Questions in Lectures, Questions in Class, Working in Small Groups, Learning in Tutorials, Referencing, Learning Styles and Time Management
Part-time students
- Part-time, Postgraduate Students Survival Kit - all you need to know to get through your study
Critical Thinking
- Critical Thinking - free online tutorials on critical thinking and reasoning. Also available in Chinese.
Student code of conduct
Assessment
- Assessment Cover Sheets - Download Individual and Group Cover Sheets from the forms page.
Language
- English speech practice [kit] - a pronunciation course by Helen Drury for advanced learners of English, based on authentic Australian English dialogues, that you can borrow from the library.
- Academic writing resources - there are numerous resources on improving your academic writing.
- Studying in English resource - a website for international students to help you improve your English.
Time Management
Professional accreditation
- CPA Australia - for information on unit of study requirements for accreditation as an accountant in Australia.
- Australian Computer Society (ACS) - the Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Commerce are accredited with ACS at Professional and Associate levels.
Tutors
- Private Tutorial Assistance - the a service to match up tutors with students by advertising requests from students looking for a tutor.
