Go to Uni quiz
Try this quick quiz BEFORE Orientation Week, 25 - 27 February 2009. 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. See Succeeding at Sydney for event details and locations. A SWOT booklet, with all of these details, and University Union flyer is mailed out to all newly enrolled students in February.
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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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'Course Options' workshop Careers Centre |
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I generally feel in control of things. |
yes |
no |
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'Succeeding at Uni' workshop 'Strategies for Successful Learning' lecture |
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I can cope with stress. |
yes |
no |
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'Coping with Stress' 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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'Friends and Contacts' workshop |
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I have no worry about getting involved in Uni life. |
yes |
no |
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'Succeeding at Uni' workshop |
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I know where to get support for personal crises or problems. |
yes |
no |
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Counselling Service |
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ACADEMIC SURVIVAL SKILLS |
WHERE TO GO IF YOU SAY 'NO' |
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I can take responsibility for my own learning. |
yes |
no |
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'Strategies for Successful Learning' lecture |
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I know what 'critical thinking' means. |
yes |
no |
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'Developing Critical Thinking Skills lecture |
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I can express myself well in spoken English. |
yes |
no |
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Learning Centre workshops |
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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' lecture Learning Centre workshops |
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I know what 'academic honesty' means. |
yes |
no |
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'Learning about Plagiarism' 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 |
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My maths skills are adequate for my course. |
yes |
no |
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Maths Bridging courses in February tel:9351 4061 |
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I feel comfortable negotiating email and the Web. |
yes |
no |
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ICT Computer Access Centres |
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I have good word-processing skills. |
yes |
no |
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ICT Computer Access Centres |
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I know how uni libraries work. |
yes |
no |
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Library tours & information sessions |
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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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Counselling Service |
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I am good at managing my time. |
yes |
no |
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'Strategies for Successful Learning' lecture Counselling Service workshops |
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I can maintain the balance between study, paid work and having fun. |
yes |
no |
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'Succeeding at Uni' workshop Counselling Service workshops |
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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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Learning Centre workshops |
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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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Find your First Year Coordinator |
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I know where to go for information. |
yes |
no |
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University website 'Friends and Contacts' workshop University Calendar and Student Centre |
