University courses use a combination of assessment methods. The forms of assessment your child will engage with will depend on the discipline they are studying. Examples of assessment methods are: exams, group assignments, essays, lab reports, prac exercises, oral presentations and performance.
Some first year students are a bit disappointed when they receive their first results […]
Students are not expected to manage their transition from school to university without some help and support. Apart from the important support from family and friends, assistance can come in many forms.
Orientation programs
Orientation programs help students to meet others, find their way around, get their timetables and learn which textbooks and other course materials they […]
Once students are at university they are considered to be adults responsible for their own learning. Your child will also be responsible for remembering due dates, choosing their subjects and doing their own administration. Course advisers and lecturers can give advice, support and make information available, but students must learn to ask for help when […]
Living expenses vary greatly depending on whether students are living with their family, renting or living in a residential hall or college.
Most universities will provide information about the estimated annual cost of living for students in a range of accommodation types. For the most up-to-date information, explore Financial Aid in Student Services at Open Day […]
There are three major areas to consider when working out how much it costs to go to uni.
1. Course fees
The fees for the course will depend on which course it is, which university you choose, and which subjects you do. These fees may change from year to year, so it is very important that […]
Questions to ask current uni students
What’s the typical workload for a student in this course?
What do you enjoy about your course?
Is there anything you don’t enjoy?
What do you do between classes?
Where do you go for lunch?
What if I don’t like the course once I’ve started?
What else is there to get involved in, outside of classes?
Who […]
You might have heard a few things about uni, but remember that a university experience is a very individual thing and a story from one person is not necessarily how it will be for you. It will depend very much on which uni you go to, what course you do, what you get involved […]
Depending on your course, you might have a busy timetable with classes all day, or a lot of time in between classes, or only have classes a couple of days a week. A course such as science or architecture will include practical classes and lots of contact hours. Contact hours means time spent in […]
University life is not as regimented as school life. There are no bells to end classes and even lunchtimes and breaks will be up to you. Unlike school, where you have the same hours each day, you might find that your university hours vary widely. One day might be filled with classes from 8am to […]