Campus comes to life during Welcome Week at Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University campuses will come to life as thousands of students take part in an action-packed ‘Welcome Week’ ahead of the start of the semester.
Held from 27 February - 3 March, the University will open its doors to new and continuing students during a lively week of on-campus activities, information sessions, campus tours, and live entertainment.
During the week, students will have the opportunity to make new connections, get acquainted with campus, and learn more about the University’s range of support and wellbeing services, ahead of the semester commencing on 7 March.
As part of the nine campuses activated across Western Sydney during the week, the University’s newest high-rise campus – the $340 million Bankstown City campus – will be open to students for the first time.
The 18-storey, technology-rich campus will be home to 10,000 students and features nine floors dedicated to university teaching, learning and research, connecting students to a range of hands-on learning opportunities with local business and industry.
Hayley Rayner will be among the new students attending the celebrations, after accepting an early offer to study her dream course through Western Sydney University’s HSC True Reward program.
“Knowing that Western Sydney University saw the potential in me to offer me a position in the course created so much confidence and peace of mind throughout the last couple of weeks at high school,” said Hayley.
Attending Caroline Chisholm College in Sydney’s West, Hayley’s passion for social justice and helping those in her community led her to enrol in the Bachelor of Policing at the University.
She will be a part of a diverse group of students, including international students, domestic students, current and non current school leavers, joining the Western Sydney University community and taking part in the week for the first time.
On-campus activities at Welcome Week will include live performances, BBQs and food stalls, campus tours, course sessions, and stalls from a wide range of University clubs and societies. There are also plenty of social activities and other opportunities for students to get out and about and get to know their classmates.
The activities are designed to build connections with peers and staff, familiarise students with their home campus and broader Sydney region, and help them settle into university life, recognising that each student brings with them their own unique life experiences.
As part of the week, students can also learn more about why the University was recently named number one in the world for its social, ecological and economic impact by the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact rankings.
For more information, visit the Welcome Week web page (opens in a new window).
ENDS
15 February 2023
Photo credit: Sally Tsoutas
Attending Welcome Week? Here are 3 tips on making the most of your degree
Western Sydney University student and Student Services Hub team member, Nicole Singh has provided her top tips on how to make the most out of your degree ahead of Welcome Week. Whether you’re a new or continuing student, make the most of the week by getting out and about on campus, building your connections, and learning about a range of support services for students.
1. Build your network
During your degree, you will come across and interact with people from all walks of life. Whether it be your tutor, supervisor, classmates, librarian, both you and the people you interact with will have their own experiences and knowledge. Don't be afraid to interact, make friends, network and learn from the people you meet. Being educated doesn't just come from books but also comes with experience and knowledge that other people may have to offer you. You never know, your connection and networking may provide opportunities later in life both in your professional and private life!
2. Utilise student support
Being a student comes with so many perks, both here at Western but also outside the University! Western has a range of services available to you as a student, such as wellbeing, student amenities, academic support, free breakfast and so much more! (did you know at Western we even have a Secret Garden at the Hawkesbury campus?). These services are offered to you as a student and can support you in ways that do not relate to your study, such as mentally (free counselling), physically (discounted gym membership at Western gyms), socially (student clubs), and financially (scholarships). Western has so many opportunities to make the most out of your studies. So, what are you waiting for? Make use of them all!
3. Don't be afraid of change
During your studies, you may come across different pathways that may steer you away from what you initially envisioned for yourself. You might come across a new job prospect, a new course you would rather study or even an idea for a new major. Whatever the case may be, don't box yourself into just one idea, as you never know, it could turn out to be the best experience you've ever had.
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