Starting University
Making the Transition
Congratulations – you have commenced your study at Macquarie but there may be things that you are still unsure of.
University will differ from your previous educational experiences in several ways. You will find styles of teaching and learning (being in lectures and turorials) are probably new to you, your relationship with staff will be different from that with school teachers and you will be doing much more independent study.
The campus is large and it can take a while to find everything – it's a bit like a small town. And of course you will need to become familiar with the jargon used at university and who does what on campus. This will all help you settle in.
And of course there is the Macquarie Mentor Program where you can ask any questions about life and study at university and get the experienced students' perspective.
- Differences between School and University
- some tips to make transition easier - Frequently Asked Questions
The answers to questions most often asked by first year students - Who, What and Where on Campus?
A list of people and places who play a part in your study experiences at Macquarie - Know your Uni Jargon
- Just what is a co requisite, GPA?
Skills to Get You Through
There are programs available to assist you in the following areas:
- Essay writing -
- Study skills (including what to do in lectures and tutorials, preparing for exams, organising your time and more...
- Help with Maths and Statistics
- Exam FAQ's
Some frequently asked Questions about University Examinations - Dean of Students Information Sheets
Where you can find help...
- Coping with exam stress
- Mentors@Macquarie - find out more...
- Ask a Librarian
- Computing & IT help
For further information email transition@mq.edu.au
Social & Sporting
- There are at least 36 sports clubs to join! Check them out.
- Want to sing, bushwalk, debate or do many other social things? Find out about joining a club.
- U@MQ - your student union and meeting place