School to uni
University is a very different experience to High School. Below you will find an explanation of some of those differences.
Differences between High School and Uni
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High School |
University | |
| Enrolment | You enrol once from the start of high school until you graduate. | You are required to enrol every session with chosen subjects. |
| Personal Freedom/ Responsibilities | You are required to do the work that is managed and prioritised by the teacher. | You are required to be more independent, to take responsibilities, make decisions and prioritise your study and life. |
| Classroom | Each subject takes place in a classroom with 25 students or less. | Class format may include lectures, tutorials, practicals, laboratory, field work or online work. Class size can range from small to very large. |
| Class Schedule | You are provided with a set timetable of classes from 8:30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday with recess and lunch in between. | You personalise your own timetable with choices of set times for each subject. |
| Teacher | Teachers follow set text to help students learn. Often there is one teacher per subject and they will provide guidance and support in your study. | Teaching staff (lecturers, tutors) expand on and simplify set text with new information to help students learn. There are a number of academics per subject that expect students to be responsible for their work. |
| Learning Style | You learn by absorbing and understanding the information provided, with majority of your study occurring inside of the classroom. | Students are required to think critically, generate new ideas and learn independently. A significant amount of study taking place outside of the classroom. |
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