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EDUCATION

FROM CLASSROOM

TO CAMPUS

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R R Preparing for a successful first year at university

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M he first year of university represents A time of independence and growth
a monumental milestone for South
“Transitioning from high school to university is a life-altering experience,”
M T African school leavers. It is a time A time of independence and growth
he first year of university represents
Dr Meyer explains. “It is equal parts thrilling and intimidating as students
a monumental milestone for South
C T where new beginnings are marked by “Transitioning from high school to university is a life-altering experience,”
filled with excitement and uncertainty,
step into a new world of independence, increased academic demands,
African school leavers. It is a time
Dr Meyer explains. “It is equal parts thrilling and intimidating as students
and personal growth. It’s not just a change of where you learn; it’s the
C L filled with excitement and uncertainty, step into a new world of independence, increased academic demands,
challenges that often feel daunting.
start of a transformative chapter in your life.”
Unfortunately, high first-year dropout
where new beginnings are marked by
and personal growth. It’s not just a change of where you learn; it’s the
rates at universities across the country
Acknowledging the gravity of this transition is crucial. Dr Meyer advises
challenges that often feel daunting. start of a transformative chapter in your life.”
tell a sobering story: many students are
that the first few weeks are a time to adjust. Still, students must also lay a
L A Unfortunately, high first-year dropout Acknowledging the gravity of this transition is crucial. Dr Meyer advises
solid foundation for success by cultivating one of the most critical skills for
unprepared for the profound personal and
rates at universities across the country
academic shifts that come with stepping into
higher education: time management.
tell a sobering story: many students are that the first few weeks are a time to adjust. Still, students must also lay a
this new phase of life.
A S unprepared for the profound personal and solid foundation for success by cultivating one of the most critical skills for
Mastering time and responsibility
Dr Linda Meyer, Managing Director of
academic shifts that come with stepping into higher education: time management.ne and accountability far beyond
“University requires a level of self-discipli
The Independent Institute of Education’s
what is needed in high school. Unlike schools, many universities do not
S S this new phase of life. Mastering time and responsibility
Rosebank College and Oxbridge Academy,
enforce strict attendance policies. It can be tempting to skip classes, but
flagship divisions of ADvTECH, offers
attending lectures regularly is non-negotiable for academic success,” Dr
Dr Linda Meyer, Managing Director of “University requires a level of self-discipline and accountability far beyond
essential insights to help matriculants
Meyer says.
transition smoothly from school to campus
S R The Independent Institute of Education’s what is needed in high school. Unlike schools, many universities do not
Rosebank College and Oxbridge Academy,
enforce strict attendance policies. It can be tempting to skip classes, but
life. With over two decades of experience in
She encourages first-year students to create detailed schedules from
higher education leadership, she emphasises
the outset, incorporating classes, study sessions, assignment deadlines,
O flagship divisions of ADvTECH, offers attending lectures regularly is non-negotiable for academic success,” Dr
essential insights to help matriculants
that the key to a successful university
Meyer says.
and social activities. This structured approach, she notes, not only keeps
R transition smoothly from school to campus students on track but also enhances their ability to fully enjoy campus life
journey lies in preparation, adaptability, and
engagement.
without feeling overwhelmed.
O life. With over two decades of experience in She encourages first-year students to create detailed schedules from
O higher education leadership, she emphasises the outset, incorporating classes, study sessions, assignment deadlines,
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that the key to a successful university
and social activities. This structured approach, she notes, not only keeps
M journey lies in preparation, adaptability, and students on track but also enhances their ability to fully enjoy campus life
O T engagement. without feeling overwhelmed.
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