What Is Transition?
'Transition' refers to your experience settling into University as a first year student. Arriving at University can be overwhelming at the start, and the transition experience will be different for everyone.
You might, for example, be coming to University straight from school, or it may be many years since you completed secondary school. You may be familiar with Melbourne and the campus or you may be relocating to live in Melbourne for the first time. Basically, there is no 'best way' to start at University.
There are four key aspects to your Transition experience:
Academic
- Learning new independent study skills
- Learning how to stay on top of the assessment in all your subjects
- Knowing where to ask for help if you need it
Personal
- Making sure you don't get lost in the crowd
- Finding new friends
- Getting involved: join a study group, ask a friend from your tutorial for a coffee or join one of the many clubs and societies
Geographic
- Finding your way around a huge campus can feel daunting - you're not the only one to get lost!
- Locating your Department, your teaching spaces and the Faculty Office
- And if you're new to Melbourne, getting to know this exciting and challenging city
Administrative
- Managing your enrolment and knowing about the various deadlines dates for withdrawal from subjects etc: how to access this information
- Balancing study, social life and work through time management skills
- Navigating the Library and information systems
- Asking for help: ask often and ask early!
'Getting your head around the BA - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions'
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This publication is an indispensable resource for first year students, written by Dr Kate Chanock (La Trobe University). Download 'Getting your head around the BA - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions' (250kb pdf). |
Futher Information
If you have any questions about Transition in Arts, please contact the Arts and Music Student Centre.
You can also view the The University of Melbourne Transition and Orientation programs 'What Is Transition?' web page for further information.