Learning at University
What are your study expectations?
Studying at university can be confusing, but it is also rewarding and it will change the way you look at the world. The way teachers and students behave and the study expectations at university are different from high school. Students whose study experience has been overseas and students from a language background other than English can find the Australian university experience very different.
Student profiles
See the University preparation site to hear students who use English as an additional language, talk of their experiences at La Trobe.
Resources
- Listening to lectures and note taking (DOC 1.05MB) - Includes: Getting the most out of lectures: what to do before, during and after a lecture; Listening: Noticing cues; Note taking
- Working in groups (DOC 53KB) - Some units include group work assignments. Here are some tips for working successfully in such groups.
- Study and time management (DOC 47KB) - Some tips for effectively managing your time and study.
- Learning about your learning styles (DOC 40KB) - Discover your learning style preferences, and how to make the most of them.
- Studying with a learning disability (DOC 43KB) - Some contacts at La Trobe as well as links to other resources.
- How do I make the most of my tutors? (DOC 42KB) - Reasons why students miss out on help from tutors and how to overcome this problem.
