ARRIVING AS A TRANSFER STUDENT Firstly, be proud that you have independently made such a massive step in transferring to UNSW Law!
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he transition at first will seem scary, since you will be adapting to a completely new workload and system. As a transfer student, you need to be able to manage the change in workload. Law requires continuous weekly reading, meaning it can be easy to fall behind in class. Before the trimester begins, have a plan for the courses that you study as this can help avoid delays in your degree progression. As well,attend the various LawSoc workshops and peer-mentoring sessions for first-year subjects which provides support during stressful times. Finally, involve yourself in both the first-year law camp and the LawPLUS program which are really good ways to connect with peers in your cohort. The best advice I can give to someone transferring into UNSW Law, is to keep challenging yourself to undertake daunting tasks, whether it be participating in the (many) law skill competitions (highly encouraged), or doing volunteer work. By pushing your own boundaries and exceeding your comfort zone, you will grow as a person in ways you never imagined, and it is duly rewarding. So take this opportunity and go places with it. It was never handed to you on a silver platter, rather, you worked hard for it since it meant something to you, so keep going!
And while you may struggle to be a part of a clique in those first few weeks, there will come a time where you will meet a group of people who will make the journey, and all the ups and downs of it, so memorable! Alex Krikorian (4th Year, Commerce/Law)
