The Ultimate O-Week Essentials Guide

Getting involved in university life is the perfect way to meet new friends, gain valuable skills and boost your chances of finding employment after you graduate. 

We are here to help you every step of the way on your student journey. We’ll guide you through academic challenges, finding balance, making new friends, building your professional skill set, keeping fit and active and most importantly, having fun! 

Check out our top tips for excelling at Griffith University Gold Coast below!

Not studying on the Gold Coast campus? Click here to view the O-Week activities happening at Griffith’s other campuses.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Balancing student life can be overwhelming. We are here to listen, provide support and offer ways to reconnect to your best self.

  • Browse our Wellbeing Workshops for tips on living with authenticity, finding your reason for being, plus heaps more. 
  • Watch this quick video to hear how other students cope with the pressures of student life.
  • Give this breathing technique a go to calm the mind and body.
  • Remember to take care of you. When you are feeling overwhelmed, go back to basics and do what makes you feel good.

Or, if you would like to chat, book in a free confidential Wellbeing Check In with our Wellbeing Coordinator here.

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Study

Academics

There's nothing worse than getting to exam time and having to cram 12 weeks worth of work into a study guide. Start organising your coursework from week 1 to stay ahead of the game - your future self will thank you!

These are our top study app recommendations to help you study like a pro:

Visit our website to browse our academic support services or book in a free session with our Academic Support coordinator here.

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Social

Getting Social

Enhance your university experience by meeting new mates. O-Week is the perfect time to connect with other students in orientation sessions, events, or even in the coffee shop line! Here are some more ways to meet new mates:

  • Get involved in our virtual or in-person events this O-Week. Browse what's on here.
  • Join a student club - this is the perfect way to make friends with similar interests. Browse our existing clubs or create your own here.
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Careers

Careers

  • Browse our Employment page to watch our Employability Series workshops, find out about internship opportunities, part time employment and more.
  • Become a volunteer with us to gain new skills, increase your professional network and get access to unique opportunities!

 

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Health

Keeping active

Who said working out had to be a chore? Learn how to crush your fitness goals on campus plus build your repertoire of healthy meal options:

  • Join our on-campus gym Uni Fitness to get access to amazing facilities, on-campus fitness classes and more.
  • There's no better way to make new mates than by joining in the Social Sport comp. Register for the whole season or trial the comp for free with O-Week Come & Try Social Sport.
  • Learn more about getting active on campus in the virtual Sport + Fitness Info Session this O-Week.
  • Looking for healthy and affordable recipes ideas? Look no further than our Uni Foodies cookbook. Full of delicious recipes created for students, by students.
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Fun

Having fun

Make your time at uni memorable by getting involved and having FUN!

We have loads of awesome events for you to get involved in. To see what's coming up soon, view our events calendar and click to find out more.

Follow us on socials to keep up with our latest events, workshops and more.

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