2 April 2007
Adjusting to university life can be tough. Coping with the demands of study, making new friends, and for many living out of home for the first time can take their toll on first year university students.
To assist students in achieving a smooth transition to university life, Monash University runs a week-long event called Student Survival Week.
"Student Survival Week encourages students to take advantage of the free services and support available to them on campus," said Andrew Marks, Health, Wellbeing and Development Manager at Monash University's Berwick campus.
"Monash Berwick students have access to free counselling, financial aid, chaplaincy, academic and career advice. Survival Week helps connect struggling students with these services before their problems become too great," Mr Marks said.
In collaboration with the campus' Health, Wellbeing and Development department, the Monash Union of Berwick Students (MUBS) organised a number of relevant campus activities to assist fellow students.
Mr Marks said balance was one of the key themes for Student Survival Week 2007.
"For many students, starting university can feel as though they are walking a tightrope," Mr Marks said.
"We have an extremely supportive community environment at Monash Berwick and our aim is to help students as soon as we can. Student Survival Week encourages students to reach out for assistance sooner rather than later."
For more information contact Karen Petersen, Marketing Manager, Berwick and Peninsula on +613 9904 7005, or John Watts, Media Communications, on + 61 3 9905 1253 or 0448 574 148.
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