Introduction

Studying at university can be quite a scary thought, especially if you don't know what to expect...

* Scroll your mouse over the students to see how they feel about starting university!

Being at university will be a time of great change for you, where you will probably experience both excitement and anxiety imagining what the years ahead at uni will be like.

You want to not only thrive at university but also make the most of your time and energy as a student right from the beginning with as little stress as possible. However in order to do this, you should be aware of the particular challenges that university students face.

This module aims at better preparing you as a student by introducing you to some of the issues and changes you will encounter at university, with the goal of making your transition to UOW a smooth and successful one.

Before beginning, let's first explore your reason(s) for choosing to study.

Proceed to 'Topic 1: Choosing to Study'