University differs from high school

If you're starting uni straight after finishing high school, it can be a bit tricky to get your head around how differently some things work at Western Sydney University (compared to your school). 

The biggest difference between high school and university is that you’re treated as an adult. That means you get to take greater control of how you spend your time and what you study. It also means that your education is your responsibility, no one is going to do it for you. 

We know there’s a lot to get your head around, so we’ve put together a list of some of the basic differences to help get you started.