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There are a range of services and facilities on campus to assist you in making the most out of
your studies. Understanding the purpose and value of each one when starting out will help
you fully utilise them.
Career Centre (universities only)
This office will assist you in creating an effective résumé, explain how to complete a job
application and prepare for a job interview. Staff can also help you plan out your graduate
career and discover volunteer and internship opportunities. Not many students use it
because they simply don’t know about it. Now you do!
International Student Office
On campus, this office is your best friend. Make sure you pay the staff a visit to get
acquainted. They will assist with your orientation, organise social events and answer your
questions.
Library
There is more to your library than just a collection of books. Libraries are full of meeting
rooms, TVs, journal databases, computers and more. If you can’t get work done at home,
head down to the library. Learning how to use the library effectively will drastically improve
your chances of truly succeeding in your studies. Libraries also offer a range of workshops to
enhance your academic skills.
STUDY ITEMS CHECKLIST

What do I need to buy to get started?
You will have to purchase a wide range of items to get
started studying in Australia. Your individual needs will
vary due to course selection but you will certainly need
stationery and some textbooks. For your stationery
needs it is best to head to Officeworks as they have a
huge range of products, all available under one roof.
Some subjects will have specific requirements for
stationery but most will just require a lecture pad
(paper exercise book). For textbooks, you can choose
between buying them from a campus bookshop and
ordering them online.

www.officeworks.com.au

Textbooks - a list will be provided
Pads and pens for taking notes
Highlighters for marking information
Folders to store notes
Calculators - there may be a
specific model and make required
Campus map - printed or digital
Printed timetable for lecture
and tutorial times

Will I have exams?
The exact details vary from course to course. Some subjects will be entirely assignment
based, and some only exam based, but a significant number have a mix of both. In one
week, you may have a mix of lectures, tutorials, workshops and/or laboratory sessions. Your
attendance will likely be recorded in tutorials, workshops and laboratory sessions. In some
courses an attendance/participation mark will contribute towards your final mark. You will
be provided with all required information about the marking system at the beginning of
every course. Keep in mind that your final results may affect your student visa.
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What services are available on campus?