Words of Wisdom: Five Hot Tips from WIT

1.Know Your Purpose

Whether it be getting strong grades, preparing for your career or balancing academics with a fun social life, setting short term and long term goals during your time in university will keep you motivated and excited for the years ahead..

2. The World is your Oyster

We highly recommend that you experience UNSW’s Arc student life by joining societies and seeking professional development opportunities throughout your degree. There you can make new friends, expand your network and set up a foundation for your future career.

3. Connecting with Peers

Finding your people is not always easy and can be daunting at times, but don’t panic. The best way to approach this is to keep an open mindset, reach out and always be true to yourself.

4. Getting Organised with your Studies

Uni courses tend to move at a very fast pace and your final exams can flash by in the blink of an eye. Having an organised study routine will help you stay on top of your course materials be less stressed when finals come around.

5. Finding Valuable Advice

Meet older students or industry mentors through society programs. They can provide you with resources and invaluable insights into the industry that you are pursuing a career in. WIT’s annual Empowerment Mentoring Program, where participants are connected to mentors from a wide range of companies is a great way to get started with your professional journey. Through this program, students gain first hand insight into the industry as well as a valuable, lifelong connection beyond the gates of UNSW.