Get ahead in your first year at Otago
Doing well in your first year at university is the key to completing your degree, so getting a head-start on knowing how to succeed is important.
The University Of Otago's First-Year Students website is a fantastic resource for all first year students and is a great place for you to get your bearings.
It includes information about:
- The differences between high school and university
- What to expect and how to cope
- Effective study strategies
- Strategies for success
- Where to find information
This site is a must see for all Otago first year students and those still at secondary school coming to Otago.
How can Student Academic Skills support you in your first year?
- PASS
- Peer Writers
- Talk to our staff
- Workshops 1st year filter
- Preparing for your first year at university (PDF)
Returning to study?
Beginning study after you have left formal education some time ago can be a little daunting. We invite you to meet with staff from Student Academic Skills to get your studies off to a great start. These 50-minute sessions give you an opportunity to network with other students and provide a friendly introduction to some aspects of university life, such as:
- transitioning to university (what to expect)
- note-taking
- managing the first assignment
- balancing life and study