Thinking about what course you want to aim for is important, because it helps you make the right subject choices now. It can also give you some motivation. But don’t panic if you can’t decide now! Plenty of people who are at uni, or who are now in the workforce, are doing things they […]
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How do I get into uni?
It’s good to think about what uni you want to go to, but what about the practical stuff? How do you get in? How do you know which course to pick? What do you do when you get there? And how much will it cost you?
Ann Marie
The open days were great because I got to […]
What if I need a break?
After years of school, the very thought of uni can seem like torture. Especially when you know you have to finish two years of VCE first. After all the homework, exams, stress and the pressure to keep up and hang in there, why would you want to put yourself through more of the same?
Well, […]
What kind of uni?
Each uni has its own atmosphere and personality.
Some unis are in the middle of capital cities and have up to 40,000 students. Others are in regional or more remote areas and only have a couple of thousand students. Some are over 100 years old while others have started in the last 15 years. And […]
Uni is freaking me out!
Don’t worry if you feel apprehensive about starting uni. It’s quite common to feel a little nervous at first. Here’s what some other students felt about the scary side of uni:
Doris
I wish I had known that uni is not so scary after all. When I started I was really afraid to do things, like […]
What’s the same as school?
Uni can seem like a completely different world, but it does have some similarities to school. Think of uni as a progression of your education– and not the last step, either. Uni will give you an opportunity to build on your strengths and focus on what you’re really interested in.
Uni isn’t an entirely foreign […]