Welcome to the University of Malta, where you’ll spend the next 3-5 years (on campus or not) studying, researching, making friends, writing assignments, making presentations, going to exams, and maybe crying in a corner because you have a lot to do.
DON’T WORRY. This seems like a lot to take in but as soon as you start your lectures, you’ll quickly come to find out that uni might be the best time of your life. You’ll meet new friends, reconnect with some old friends, study the area that you LOVE and enjoy your personal growth.
This guide is here to give you some tips as to how you can get the most out of your university experience. Let’s begin!
Talk to as many people as you can in your first week
Easier said than done. I know. What you have to keep in mind is that the people that are in your course are going to be your support system, your go-to people when you have questions or notes missing, and possibly, your life-long friends. Be nice and kind to everyone, help out when you can, go get a cup of coffee, and go with the flow. You’ll find friends, don’t worry.
Go to Uni events
The social culture at uni is awesome. You’re never short of any events you can attend (COVID safe of course). Ranging from KSU Cinema Drive-ins to seminars, events are happening all the time! So go by yourself or grab a friend, either way, you’ll enjoy it.
Join a student organisation
Speaking from experience, joining a student organisation has been one of the best experiences of my life. Not only have I made true and dear friends but I’ve also gained personal and professional skills I wouldn’t have anywhere else. Get in contact with your faculty organisation or any of the university’s student organisations that pique your interest and get ready for the best time of your life.
Find a study buddy or study group
Studying on your own is perfectly fine but having someone to talk to and ask questions to when you’re not sure about something is even better. You cannot expect to know everything or understand everything…this is university… we’re all lost. Set up video calls to chat about anything you want, but just do it. Get to know your course mates.
Make a list of ALL your deadlines immediately
Seeing all of those assignments and presentation deadlines can be daunting, to say the least. Write everything down where you can see it every day so you stop yourself from procrastinating. Well, at least try.
Give yourself a break
Yes, even though you’re at uni and you have to study and all that, you also need a break. Your brain and body need to relax if you plan on doing a great job at what you’re doing. Life can’t just be about getting As, you also have to enjoy your time at university because it’s over before you know it.
One last thing, take a deep breath, you can do this. Welcome to uni.
