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Starting out workshop

Offered by the Counselling Service prior to the commencement of uni, this workshop is designed for students 'returning to learning' after a break from education and explores issues of relevance to success as a mature age student.

Areas covered in this 3-hour workshop include managing the changing roles and responsibilities that student life brings, understanding university processes and procedures and ways of developing your support networks to get the most out of your university experience.

Workshops are available on 5 campuses:

Bankstown

9.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 20 February
Building 12, Lecture theatre 3

Campbelltown

6.00pm - 9.00pm Thursday 18 February
Building 22, Conference room 5

Hawkesbury

6.00pm - 9.00pm Monday 22 February
Building G, Room 7.G22

Parramatta

9.00am - 12.00pm Saturday 13 February
Building EE, Room G.36

Penrith (Kingswood)

6.00pm - 9.00pm Tuesday 16 February
Building P, Room G.59

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Mature Age students 'drop in' group

Informal 'Drop in' sessions are held each week from the beginning of session to provide the opportunity for non recent school leavers to meet other students, share information and discuss issues relating to student life.

No need to book, just turn up!

Bankstown

1.00pm - 2.00pm Mondays - commencing Monday 8 March
Building 1, First floor café

Campbelltown

1.00pm - 2.00pm Tuesdays - commencing Tuesday 9 March
Building 2, Connect Central

Hawkesbury

1.00pm - 2.00pm Tuesdays - commencing Tuesday 9 March
Building L2, Food for thought

Parramatta

1.00pm - 2.00pm Mondays - commencing Monday 1 March
Building EF, Room G.08 (opposite the Auditorium)

Penrith (Kingswood)

1.00pm - 2.00pm Tuesdays - commencing Tuesday 9 March
Building N, Bar café deck

For further information, please call (02) 4620 3194.

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Campus connection

This is an online meeting place for all UWS students to connect with other students to discuss the many aspects of student life. Students can make use of the chat rooms and discussion forums, as well as browse the resource materials available including the new Emotional Health and Well Being modules.

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A guide to university life for Mature Age students

A useful guide to 'all things university' to help you on your way to success at UWS.

This is available as a handy print booklet from your Student Support Services office or you can view an electronic copy A guide to university life for Mature Age students.

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