Yes Have you realistically budgeted for this? No Have you talked to your employer about your study plans? Some employers will support your study effort, because they stand to benefit as well. Unsure Have you realistically budgeted for this?
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Yes Lucky you. Make sure you keep communicating and negotiating with your nearest and dearest. No Now might be a good time to talk to your nearest and dearest about sharing the load. Or maybe you could get used to living in a messier house? Unsure Now might be a good time to talk to your nearest and dearest about sharing the load. Or maybe you could get used to living in a messier house?
Yes Have you thought about how this will affect your sense of self? No Your community spirit is admirable, but be prepared to rethink your priorities as your studies progress. Unsure Your community spirit is admirable, but be prepared to rethink your priorities as your studies progress.
Yes Make sure you have enough relaxation in your life to stay sane. Life can be very stressful these days. Check out the Personal development section if you aren't very good at taking care of yourself. No Relaxation and recreation are very important, but be prepared to rethink your priorities as your studies progress. Unsure Make sure you have enough relaxation in your life to stay sane. Life can be very stressful these days. Check out the Personal development section if you aren't very good at taking care of yourself.
Yes That's great! No Lots of first year students under-estimate the amount of time they need to spend on their university studies, and are often disappointed with their results. You'll find advice on time management in the Personal development section of this kit. Unsure Lots of first year students under-estimate the amount of time they need to spend on their university studies, and are often disappointed with their results. You'll find advice on time management in the Personal development section of this kit.
Yes That's great. Studying can impose a huge financial strain on students so you need to be prepared for that. No If you haven't worked out how you will pay for your course then you need to do so immediately. Studying can impose a huge financial strain on students so you need to be prepared for that. If you are unsure about doing this yourself, get professional advice. Unsure You really need to be sure that you can pay for your course and you will need to work that out BEFORE you start studying. If you are unsure about doing this yourself, get professional advice.
Yes That's good, because studying at uni will make many demands on you. No Have you considered part-time study? Unsure Have you considered part-time study?
Yes Good. No Check out the Personal development section of this site for advice on time management. Unsure Check out the Personal development section of this site for advice on time management.
Yes Excellent. No Don't worry, most of us procrastinate sometimes. Check out the Personal development section for advice on dealing with procrastination. Unsure Don't worry, most of us procrastinate sometimes. Check out the Personal development section for advice on dealing with procrastination.
Yes That's great. But don't be afraid to take a break and do something else, it may help your subconscious crack the problem. No Staying on task doesn't have to mean sitting at your desk for 8 hours straight. There are techniques to maintain motivation and use different parts of your brain. See the Study skills and Self-directed learning sections for ideas. Unsure Staying on task doesn't have to mean sitting at your desk for 8 hours straight. There are techniques to maintain motivation and use different parts of your brain. See the Study skills and Self-directed learning sections for ideas.
Yes That's great. But don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. No You'll be encouraged to develop problem-solving skills and independence at UQ, but don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Unsure You'll be encouraged to develop problem-solving skills and independence at UQ, but don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
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Quiz - Am I ready for distance study? (part 4)
Which sections of this kit will
help me clarify my commitment?