Being a first-year student can be daunting, especially when so many aspects of student life have gone virtual. We’ve compiled a few resources to help you get started on your student journey to ensure you have the best experience possible!
Get to know the campus
Even third-year students get lost sometimes. Beat the stress by taking a campus tour this O-Week, learn the ins and outs of the Gold Coast campus and never worry about being late to a lecture again!
Make some new mates
Want to make friends? Getting involved in campus life is the easiest way to meet new people. Try joining a student club that matches your interests or come along to one of our social events this O-Week, such as our Disney Trivia Night, to get to know other students! Who says you can’t make new friends over Zoom…
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Take a break
Take a break
Feeling unmotivated? Research suggests that taking regular breaks can improve your ability to focus on a single task. Stay away from social media or Netflix and instead try going for a short walk around the block or do a quick yoga sequence to improve your focus and productivity.
Watch this video for a quick yoga routine to boost focus and productivity.
Study fuel
Study fuel
We know students need quick, easy and affordable meal ideas to whip up between classes, that’s why we created a student cookbook full of amazing recipes! Want more? Click here to browse our recipe blogs.
Study playlist
Study playlist
A killer playlist may be exactly what you need to block out the world and focus on your study. Find what music works best for you, whether that be classical, instrumental or just white noise. Give this lo fi playlist a listen during your next study sesh to boost your productivity.
Setting up your study space
Setting up your study space
First things first, it’s time to set up an effective study space to maximise your workflow. Check out this video for tips to creating a good study area.
Procrastination station
Procrastination station
Looking for study inspo while you procrastinate on Instagram? Look no further than these aesthetic accounts who are sure to inspire you to get back to the books
- @waystostudy
- @studytosuccess
- @studentproblems – (if you’re just looking for relatable memes)