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Getting started at Massey
Getting Massey Administration sorted
- Log into the online learning environment (Stream)
- Check your enrolled papers are listed and read Stream Guide
- Ensure you have your Student ID card
- Sort finances
Getting set up with your subject
- Make sure you have Study GuideTake note of how paper is set up (what is taught when, what reading(s) is covered, how and where to submit assignments
- Read and understand paper objectives
- Read Administration guide/section
- Record your assessment types, dates and contribution towards final mark (see Getting your study plan sorted)
- Purchase your textbooks
- Check class or contact course schedule
Getting to know people
- Know how your lecturer(s) prefer(s) to be contacted (phone, email, office hours) and note down contact details
- Post an introduction or comment to Stream site
- Say hello and introduce yourself to at least one new person in each lecture
- Volunteer as a class rep for one of your classes, or at least know who your class reps are
Getting your study skills up to date
- Go on a Library tour and/or learn how to use the Library on-line catalogue
- Check what study skills and other study support assistance is available
- Writing your first essay – help is available! Check out OWLL and other support services.
- Got papers with a maths component? Check out Maths First.
Getting your study plan sorted
- Make a week’s study schedule – record class times first, then allocate time for study (both together should total 10-12.5 hours per week, per paper), include other activities and commitments (work, family etc)
- Make a semester plan/calendar – include all your assessment dates, the mid semester break, exam dates and personal commitments. Not sure how? Have a look at our online tutorial.
Getting to know your campus
- Make sure you know your way around campus – particularly your classrooms, the computer labs and the study areas.
- Campus maps
Getting help
