The Countdown is On! Four Tips to Kick-Start Your Uni Adventure

With great freedom, comes even greater responsibility💆‍♀️

This article is presented in partnership with Macquarie University. 

High school exams are finally over and you can probably taste freedom. While you should definitely take some time to relax and celebrate with your mates, there’s also the bigger question looming – what will you do next year?

If you’re keen on pursuing higher education, there’s only a limited amount of time left for you to decide what degree you might want to study and which uni you want to study it at.

The transition from high school to university might seem a bit overwhelming. So if you’re still trying to work out which uni to attend in 2024, we’ve got some tips on how you can kickstart your uni adventure without sacrificing what you want.

Seek support and resources.

As much as you might want to get on top of choosing a degree and a uni, it’s ok if you feel a bit lost. If you’re unsure where to start, find some resources or seek support. Most unis, like Macquarie University, will have online resources detailing the application process tailored to everyone’s unique circumstances.

Macquarie also provides info about fees, scholarships, recognition of prior learning and financial help. And if you’re still feeling in the dark, don’t be shy – hit up Macquarie’s future student enquiries number and get all your burning questions answered.

Plan your career ahead.

Have you always known ‘what you wanted to be when you grew up’? Or maybe you’re still winging it? Even though you’re only at the beginning of your uni journey, it’s still cool to peek into the future and check out what your post-uni career could look like.

An asset like Macquarie’s careers and student employment service is a total game-changer for students. It's a bit like a personal career GPS service for current students, with advice on internships, resumes, interviews and networking.

What's even better is the service continues to support students with advice up to 12 months after they toss that graduating cap. So even after you've finished studying, you can stay fully informed about how to nail the job hunt, level up your experience and land your dream job.

Figure out what kind of campus vibes you want.

Are you all about that on-campus experience, or are you keen to study online?

If you want to study on campus, it’s important to choose somewhere that matches your vibe. Macquarie has an awesome range of facilities including a new central food hub, a gym, pools, a massive library and a medical centre. There's also plenty of public transport options available – Macquarie even has its own Metro Station right on campus. Where do we sign up? 😍

Take care of your wellbeing.

Uni life isn’t just about hitting the books. It’s also about finding somewhere that has your back in terms of wellbeing. It might sound minor but spending your time at a uni that’s all about respect, empowerment and doing the right thing, can seriously improve student life.

Macquarie Uni has a Student Diversity and Inclusion team who are all about making sure every student feels accepted. When it comes to things like accessibility, gender, sexual orientation and cultural diversity, Macquarie stands out in making all students feel safe, and included on campus. We honestly stan 🙌

We hope these tips have you feeling more prepared to start your uni decision-making process. The sooner you get onto thinking about this stuff, the more in-the-know you’ll be when it’s time to lock in your dream uni spot.

If you’re still unsure, Macquarie University’s website is the go-to source for all you need to know about applying, degrees, campus vibes, studying, and more.