What I Wish Knew When I Started Uni

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What I Wish Knew When I Started Uni

We chatted with RMIT students to hear about what they wish they knew when they first started uni.

Lost on campus and not sure how to find your way around? Maybe you’re back studying full-time after a long hiatus and can’t remember how to access your student emails? Whatever you might be struggling with as a uni student, know that you’re not alone! We caught up with RMIT students Sevara, Bianca and Henil to find out what they wish they knew when they started uni so you can stress less and enjoy your time at RMIT!

Sevara - Bachelor Arts (Music Industry)

One thing I wish I’d knew was that there is a Student Connect here. It would have definitely helped me out in terms of queries [about] enrolment or any queries I had with my classes or getting to know some of the faculty staff as well.

Some of the other things I wish I knew were some of the amenities that are here, like the Rec Room [Activity Space] in Building 10.

Bianca - Bachelor of International Studies

When I first started at RMIT I really wish I knew where the Library was, and where all the main buildings were such as Building 8 and Building 10!

Henil - Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

When I started I [found out] about Collaborate Ultra, it’s kind of like Teams but not exactly. You can login in through Canvas, and on your left there's an option called Collaborate Ultra where you can interact with your professors, and find out more about the stuff that they’re teaching to you. There’s a comment section on your right once you’re in the meeting where you can ask questions and learn more.

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Still have questions? Don’t fret! We’ve got 3 top tips for new and returning students:

How2RMIT - How2RMIT is a module designed to help new students get set up and organised for a smooth transition into university life. You’ll learn the basics about everything from timetabling, fees and loans, making friends, finding your way around, getting involved in the RMIT community, what support services are available and more.
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06 July 2022

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