2010: Peer Mentors wanted

Are you going in to your 3rd or 4th year of study? Will you be here for Orientation in 2010?
The Student Support Team runs a mentoring program for new students and we are looking for senior students who would like to help the freshers make the move in to Uni Life. We want townies and [...]

ORIENTATION 2010: February 5-12 2010!

If you’re wondering about Orientation 2010 here’s the draft (brief) program … we’re aiming to have it complete by early December (and according to our countdown timer, at the time of writing is 99 Days, 17 Hours, 1 Minute & 30 Seconds away):

ORIENTATION: jobs available apply now

Do you want paid work experience while conveniently working on campus during O-Week 2010? Do you want to work for iconic brands such as Apple, Optus and Commonwealth Bank?
If so, then this job is for you! It doesn’t matter what degree you are studying as long as you are outgoing, organised, creative, reliable, enthusiastic, [...]

NEW STUDENTS: Struggling with something? Need help? Send in your questions …

If you’re a new student it’s almost guaranteed that something about your new study regime is bugging you. Now’s the time to post in your questions - if you’re having some trouble with an aspect of your study no doubt there’s someone else who’s trying to get their head round the same issue. Post away [...]

VIDEO: New undergraduate student representation …

During the on campus Orientation program, Alicia Zikan spoke to students about the new representative body for undergrads at UNE. To be known as Undergrads of New England Guild, here’s Alicia’s talk …


[Thanks to David Elkins for the footage!)

ORIENTATION: Interviews from ‘Distinctions and Credits’ Sessions for new students

Here’s a bunch of interviews recorded during the ‘Distinctions & Credits’ session of Mid Year Orientation for on campus students (thanks to James White from International Services for the Interviews). The information in the interviews is very relevant to off campus students so it’s worth spending a bit of time and having a listen.

ORIENTATION: Pre Orientation checklist (on campus students)

New students,
With under a week until lectures start for Sem 2 and a couple of days until Mid Year Orientation (July 23/24), here’s a checklist of things to organise to get you started …

NEW ‘OFF CAMPUS’ STUDENTS: Getting started; things to do

If you’re a new off campus student, we know it can be frustrating not to be able to access your Unit materials until the 27th (when Units actually open for study). But there’s quite a few things you can do to get up to speed with the Uni systems prior to starting:

ORIENTATION: On campus Orientation program (Mid Year 09)

A big welcome to all new students from the Student Support Team. We’re looking forward to meeting you all for On Campus Orientation on July 23/24. Orientation is your opportunity to get a head start on your studies. Here’s the official program:

ORIENTATION: new student tips #1; Time Management

From the Counselling staff at Student Assist:

Re-structure your time to give yourself at least 10 hours a week for every subject you are enrolled in. You may need to talk over your needs with other people in your  household so they understand your need to make changes.

MID YEAR ORIENTATION: July 23/24; get a head start on your studies

We’re putting the finishing touches on Mid Year Orientation as we speak. We’re planning on providing video streams of some of the on campus sessions and we’re finalising the ‘New Student Guide’ to be mailed out to all new off campus students … stay tuned.

ORIENTATION VIDEO: Ed wraps up the week.

Ed gives his wrap of Orientation 2009 and gives a shout out to off-campus students for feedback on what you’d like from an Online Orientation.

ORIENTATION DAY 4: Chloe from MUMS@UNE

Meet Chloe, one of the founding members of the MUMS@UNE Group - check out her tips for parents who are studying.

ORIENTATION DAY 4: Marina from the Academic Skills Office

Here’s Marina from the ASO giving her tips for new students.

MAP FOR ACADEMIC SKILLS FAIR - THURSDAY FEB 19.

If you’re attending the Academic Skills Fair on Thursday Feb 19 as part of Orientation, here’s where to find the sessions in Dixson Library.