myStart & reStart
During O-Week and Week Zero, many University services will be hosting workshops and sessions to prepare new and returning students for study. myStart activities are designed for new students, they commence in O-Week and continue through Week Zero while reStart sessions for continuing students run only in Week Zero. UNSW's myStart and reStart programs are one of the most comprehensive preparation programs available at universities for recommencing and new undergraduate students.
Some of the myStart and reStart sessions on offer in Semester One 2009 include:
- Tenancy Rights Workshop, Consumer Rights for UNSW Students - Arc Student Support Services
Writing a Successful Resume and Cover Letter, Careers in IT, Get That Part Time Job - Careers & Employment
- Global Students Mobility and Exchange Information Session - International Student Exchange
- Think Research: Study@UNSW for Undergraduate, Honours and Postgraduate Coursework Students - Graduate Research School
- Arriving and Surviving, Aussie Slang, Society and Culture, Pathways to Australian Permanent Residency, Money Matters - International Student Services
Smart Start Orientation Program for all commencing ACCESS Scheme students and students with disabilities, SaverPlus Information Session for Students who hold a Centrelink Card (Health Care or Pension Card) - Student Equity and Disabilities Unit
- How is Studying at Uni Different to High School?, Strategies for Reading, Note-Taking and Note Making, What is Referencing All About?, Reading and Writing Critically - The Learning Centre
- Learning the rules to get the marks UG library seminar - The Library
- Connect the pieces of the information puzzle - PG library seminar
- 7 habits of highly effective students, Reducing Exam Anxiety, Taking Charge of Fear and Anxiety: How to Live in Your Life, Not in Your Head - UNSW Counselling Service/ Compass Programs
- Learn about UNSWtv - UNSW Media and Communications Office
You must register in order to attend any of the workshops available through myStart/reStart
For new students: http://www.mystart.unsw.edu.au
For returning students: http://www.restart.unsw.edu.au
