First Year Survival Tips

1. Introduce yourself to others.
   
   
2. Help someone and make a friend.
   
   
3. Set goals.
   
   
4. Some days are overwhelming. Make regular time to be kind to yourself.
   
   
5. Get to know your classmates and housemates.
   
   
6. Expect changes and forgive mistakes.
   
   
7. Find your way around the campus.
   
   
8. Seek out a favourite spot to rest, study and laugh.
   
   
9. Learn the language of university.
   
   
10. Take responsibility for your course - access FYE and FAQ's.
    
    
11. Access the TLC website - http://www.tlc.acu.edu.au
    
    
12. Find your advisor and locate Student Services in Burke House.
    
    
13. Be a Student Connect expert.
    
    
14. Go to all your classes and contribute to discussions.
    
    
15. Manage your time and finances.
    
    
16. Consider study, work and social life balance.
    
    
17. Don't feel that you need to know everything but make a point to find out information.
    
    
18. Take up opportunities and get involved to overcome loneliness.
    
    
19. Know your signs of stress and ask for help, everybody needs help!
    
    
20. Smile, we care about you and want you to succeed.