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The STUDYSmarter workshops are almost over for Semester 1, but we will be running them again next semester. Our workshops are free and cover an array of topics. I was just wondering if any of you bloggers out there had a workshop request? Is there a topic that you would like covering in Semester 2?

Well ... the study break is almost over and I hope you've enjoyed the time off. As a student I loved my study breaks - it's a shame university staff don't get a 'working break' each semester! I'd lounge around the house in my trackies, work on an assignment or two, and would break up the study with a bit of daytime TV. Those were the days!

Do you have a presentation to prepare for? Does the idea of public speaking freak you out? Are you keen to improve your speaking skills? Do you want to learn how to deal with nerves associated with speaking to an audience?

I've just returned from a drop-in session at the Reid Library and it's so good to have all the students back on campus - I missed you guys! It's been great to chat with some of you at drop-in and I encourage more of you to do so. Welcome back everyone!

O Week is definately underway! How do I know? Well ... there's lots of excited (and very vocal!) first years gathering around the Student Services reception area. I'm guessing that the constant flow of students is linked to O-Quest and it sounds like everyone involved is having a lot of fun. I wish there was something like this when I was a first year! If you're a first year, please share some of your O Week experiences? I'd love to hear some first hand accounts!

I've had a pretty busy Monday morning and my "things to do list" for the afternoon is huge. Due to my busy schedule I was contemplating giving lunch a miss, however, after some serious consideration I decided against it. Food feeds the brain as well as the belly! Plus, I really needed to step away from the computer and have a short break. Now that I've had my break (and a good feed!) I feel better prepared for the afternoon ahead! It's amazing what a bit of lunch can do!

I've just been helping out at enrolments and it was so much fun. It's so wonderful to be able to assist new students with their transition. A lot of students seemed quite confused and lost, which is "normal". There is a lot to take in, a lot of new faces, a lot of new uni-lingo and acronyms, and a lot of people offering you all sorts of information. Does anyone want to share their enrolment experiences or have any transiition tips to offer?

I'm sitting on the floor of my office, surrounded by 1000s of flyers, trying to get things ready for enrolments next week. It seems to be taking ages, but I guess it's kind of relaxing! My mind keeps wandering and I keep thinking back to my enrolment day. It was pretty scary!