Co-President's Address

Welcome to UNSW! From those of you who are fresh out of university, deciding to come back to

school or even just a second year who is still grasping for that solid grip on UNSW campus life -

welcome, and congratulations on taking this next step!

The short (or maybe long) years you spend during your time pursuing tertiary education can often be one of the most turbulent times you’ve experienced thus far in your life; it is a time to evaluate your life choices, find your tribe, all whilst grappling with the age old question of - who do I want to be?

To the fresh starter, a change like this often feels like a sink or swim moment. Fortunately, at a school like UNSW, rich with student culture, faculty support and industry connections, you will find yourselves unknowingly equipped with the tools required to find your feet, together with a cohort of students who seek to find the same answers. Undoubtedly, there will be moments where you flounder, and feel battered by the waves of internships, interviews and networking, but the true thrill of university comes from the leaps of faith - taking risks, getting involved, wearing your heart on your sleeve, and the plethora of unexpected friendships that follow.

Seasons of change never occur completely as we expect, and we often feel lost in the crowd, which is the purpose of this guide - to act as your informant; guiding you through the class registration, how to get involved in student life, or even just helping you navigate through the maze that is UNSW’s campus. Within the contents of these pages, you will find a touchstone for how to thrive in your first year of university, find the best places to study, and the most iconic places to grab a bite in between classes.

When starting at a place like UNSW, with over 60,000 students, the anonymity can be jarring and overwhelming, but take this time to explore, learn and leave the questions open-ended. Good luck, and hopefully, we’ll see you around!

Jane Wang & Nishmi Kapoor WIT 2022 Co-Presidents