Study, study, study

Next week is Swot Vac for those of you studying in SP5.

Do you have any tips for studying and looking after yourself at exam time??
Here are a few to get you started...

ReachOut shares some study tips:

- Prepare a dedicated study area,

- Break study into manageable steps

- Revise what you've already studied

- Manage expectations and pressure.

Do you have a dedicated study space?

Is it comfortable? Does it have everything you need? Is it free from distractions?

Share your tips for setting up a study space here...

    

An interesting article:

"James Middleton: How I overcame dyslexia to speak at Kate and William's wedding"

Week 10 - the finish line in sight

It's now week 10 and the end is in sight!!
It can be easy to lose focus at the end of the year, so we want to encourage you to keep motivated, keep studying and plan your next few weeks so you can finish those last assignments and exams.

For personal reflection:
- What makes the last weeks so challenging?
- What might you decide to do differently in the next weeks to respond to the challenges?
- What strategies could you use for your final assignments?

Disability Service News

Census Date

Remember enrolment census for study period 2 is fast approaching, March 31st. If you need to modify your study load, now is the time to do it before you are locked into enrolments and fees. You can contact a Disability Adviser if you would like to discuss your study load.


Ability Equipment Grants & Cowan Ability Grants - apply before 31st March
The Cowan Ability Grants target recent school leavers with disability, mental health or medical conditions who have completed high school within two years of commencing their current university program and who have successfully completed a year of study. The Ability Equipment Grants scheme will assist students to purchase equipment and/or software which will assist them with their studies. Online applications open in mid-February each year through the Scholarships Management System and grants are usually awarded in May. Eligible students may apply for and be awarded grants at other times, subject to the availability of funds. If you require a hard copy grant application form, please email disability@unisa.edu.au


Alternative Exam Arrangements
Students who may need alternative exam arrangements due to their disability, mental health or medical condition should make contact with a Disability Adviser as soon as possible to discuss options and support available. Arrangements need to be finalised at least 4 weeks prior to the main exam periods. Students will be notified no later than 1 week prior to the exams to confirm arrangements. Please refer to the Alternative Exam Arrangements webpage for more information.


Personal Emergency Evacuation PlanDo you need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation on campus? The university can develop a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) to provide appropriate assistance for people with disabilities during emergency evacuation. If you would like to develop a PEEP please contact the Disability Adviser on your campus.


Last Call for Applications for the Willing and Able Mentoring Program

Applications for the Willing and Able Mentoring Program (WAM) have been extended until Friday 30^th March. WAM matches students with a disability, with a mentor in their chosen field of work. Please send a 100 word statement about why you should be accepted into WAM to disability@unisa.edu.au.

Welcome to SP5

Welcome back to study!
Here are some tips and resources available as you get back into study...

• Whether you are a new or continuing student, you will be developing new skills and strategies as you adjust to uni life. See the adapting to uni life website for more information.
• Having trouble getting started? Take a look at this resource on motivation vs procrastination.
• To get off to a flying start check out the strategies for students with disabilities.
• Regularly check the student workshops.
• Not happy with your progress? This is a great time to make contact with one of our Disability Advisers to review your adjustments and Access Plan for SP5. Check out the Unsatisfactory academic progress webpage which has a number of useful online study resources available for all students, including time management and academic writing.

Disability Services wishes you every success this study period. Please contact us if you have any questions related to studying at university with a disability, mental health or medical condition.

Email: disability@unisa.edu.au
Web: http://www.unisa.edu.au/disabilityservices/contact/whoweare.asp

Get Study Savvy

It's the end of week 3 and I am sure that you are all getting into the swing of things with your studies - new and continuing students! At this stage you should know what is expected of you in each of your courses. You can do this by making sure that you have read your Course Information Booklet.

It is really important to make sure that you are organised and there are no surprise assessments coming your way. So if you haven't already picked up a 2010 Study Planner or Weekly Planner then pop into your campus Learning and Teaching Unit to grab a copy or you can print these off the web.

Not quite sure about how to go about your studies or a particular assessment, then you can check out the Study Strategies website for students with disabilities as well as the Studying at UniSA website which has lots of information about assessment, reading, writing, online learning and much much more.

Happy studying.

Towards Success in Tertiary Study

Towards Success in Tertiary Study is a resource for all students who are studying or intending to study at tertiary level and includes strategies for students who have a disability (thanks to the Uni of Melbourne).

Chronic/ongoing medical conditions
Mental health conditions
Learning disabilities
Deaf or hard of hearing
Blind or low vision
Acquired brain injury
Asperger's Syndrome
Learning Styles