Starting Uni Quiz
Not sure where to start at Orientation Week?
Try this quick quiz BEFORE Orientation Week, 27 February–1 March 2013. It will help you decide which Orientation events to attend and which areas of the University can help you settle into student life at Sydney.
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MOTIVATION |
WHERE TO GO IF YOU SAY 'NO' |
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I am convinced I made the right choices in my course. |
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no |
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I generally feel in control of things. |
yes |
no |
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'Well Balanced Lifestyle' workshop |
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I can cope with stress. |
yes |
no |
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'Well Balanced Lifestyle' or 'A Taste of Mindfulness' workshops |
| I generally feel happy and ok about my direction. | yes | no | > | 'Happiness' or 'Mindsets' workshop |
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FRIENDS and CONTACTS |
WHERE TO GO IF YOU SAY 'NO' |
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I make friends easily. |
yes |
no |
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'Social Networking' workshop |
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I know about the support services available to me at uni. |
yes |
no |
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Student Services (year round)
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I know where to get support for personal crises or problems. |
yes |
no |
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ACADEMIC SURVIVAL SKILLS |
WHERE TO GO IF YOU SAY 'NO' |
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I understand the uni's processes and structure. |
yes |
no |
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I can take responsibility for my own learning. |
yes |
no |
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I know what 'critical thinking' means. |
yes |
no |
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I know how to read critically and analyse text. |
yes |
no |
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'So Many Books, So Little Time' lecture |
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I can express myself well in spoken English. |
yes |
no |
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Learning Centre workshops (year round) |
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I consider my written English to be adequate for uni work. |
yes |
no |
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'Successful Essay / Report Writing' lectures Learning Centre workshops (year round) |
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I know what 'academic honesty' means. |
yes |
no |
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'Plagiarism and how to avoid it' lecture |
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I can take good notes when listening. |
yes |
no |
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'Lectures and how to use them' lecture |
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I can take good notes when reading. |
yes |
no |
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Learning Centre workshops (year round) |
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My maths skills are adequate for my course. |
yes |
no |
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Visit the Maths Learning Centre |
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I know how uni libraries work. |
yes |
no |
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GETTING ORGANISED |
WHERE TO GO IF YOU SAY 'NO' |
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I am good at getting started on things I have to do. |
yes |
no |
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'Mindsets' workshop 'Get organised' e-book |
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I am good at managing my time. |
yes |
no |
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'Manage procrastination' e-book 'Using your time well' Learning Centre resources |
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I can maintain the balance between study, paid work and having fun. |
yes |
no |
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'Well Balanced Lifestyle' workshop |
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I can pay for my textbooks and course requirements. |
yes |
no |
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'Money Matters' talk |
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COMMUNICATING |
WHERE TO GO IF YOU SAY 'NO' |
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I will feel at ease giving an oral presentation to a group. |
yes |
no |
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I can contribute effectively to a team project. |
yes |
no |
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'Collaborative Learning' lecture |
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I feel confident about approaching academic staff. |
yes |
no |
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Talk to your First Year Coordinator (find them via your Faculty administration centre) |
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I know where to go for information. |
yes |
no |
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