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.