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Study Skills

Becoming a successful student is not a matter of chance or even academic ability. In order to be a successful student and minimise the stress associated with study you need to be organised and know how to study.  The following information is a guide offering suggestions on becoming organised, and ways in which you can make more effective use of your study time.

For those of you who are new to study, returning to study after a break, or students who have experienced difficulties associated with study, it is certainly worthwhile checking out this information. However, even if you are a successful student there may be a few hints here that will prove helpful. Information is available for:

Motivation and Goal Setting (508 KB)

Time Management (1.44 MB)

Preparing for Exams (904.5 KB)

Managing Stress (942 KB)

Working in a Group (1.34 MB)

Student counsellor, Roslyn McCarthy and Student Mentor, Scott Young provide valuable tips for your exam preparation. Click the "play" arrow to begin the audio Preparing for and taking Examinations.  Notes from the audio are in the following file:

Preparing for Exams Notes

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