University Students

Congratulations, you have made it! Whilst unis offer first year students services relating to their enrolment, orientation and campus familiarisation, The BEARS Team can provide independent options about –
  • Accepting, rejecting or changing QTAC offers made in January and mid year and how to apply for a Second Round Offer
  • Single or twin degrees and majors – understanding requirements when choosing subjects
  • Selecting subjects – timetables, lectures, tutorials prac. sessions and the 1:2 rule
  • Time management and study skills using a Colour Coded Time Management Chart
  • Improving GPA and the relevance of a high GPA for future employment
  • Enrolment requirements – important deadlines to change subjects and avoid academic failure
  • Uni costs, CSP and other fees and preparing a weekly money budget plus uni Census Dates
  • Resumes, folios, job interview skills - where are quality part-time jobs? How many hours per week? Am I being paid correctly?
  • Careers - which are ‘hot’ and which are ‘not’?
  • Upgrading, deferring, special consideration and withdrawing without academic penalty
  • Communicating with Uni staff about special consideration and assessment results
  • Review of current course if experiencing uncertainty, confusion or doubt
  • Employment preparation and prospects after graduation
  • Scholarships, Honours and Postgraduate study options after graduation or later?
  • What to expect starting first year at Uni. Some survival tips on academic, social and financial issues and what to avoid.
  • Strategies to write university standard assignments to improve GPA, especially if upgrading or planning an honours year.
  • Strategies to cope with the extensive reading required in all subjects, especially literature research for assignments.
  • How to improve self-confidence, body language and presentation of orals or speeches, for tutorial assessment, employment interviews and on social occasions.
  • Introducing some basic principles to manage money through to being aware of investment options.

For any further information or to make an appointment refer to the About Us or Contact Us.