"The book is a guide to all things tertiary, including mastering effective
study methods, finding somewhere to live, learning how to navigate the
labyrinthine administration and kickstarting your social life." [full article]
The Australian newspaper - 31 January 2007
"The book contains up-to-date information on
course fees and student allowances. It offers advice on how to enrol, what
course to choose, how to use libraries and lectures to best advantage, how to
get involved with social and political groups, how to budget and what to expect
in shared accommodation. ... Don't drink too much, or you'll "wake up in the
morning with a swollen head and no memory of how you've squandered next week's
rent", it advises." [full article]
"...In many ways starting uni is similar to Prep. The
environment is new and full of strangers, the workload is a different ball game
and you have to start again in the friendship
stakes. Adjusting can be tough and being an adult, at least in theory,
won't make it any easier. Being prepared is your best weapon. Bronwyn
Polson, co-author of The Beginner's Guide to University, says incoming
tertiary students have little understanding of what lies ahead, and problems
often occur because they swing one way or the other." [full article]
Progress Leader newspaper - 16 January 2007
"Facing a year as one of the wide-eyed "freshmen" at university is a daunting prospect for school-leavers, but armed with The Beginner's Guide to University, it could be a lot easier to handle." [full article]
YouTube - 15 January 2007
A video review by YouTube personality TheHill88, as viewed by over 60,000 people.
Gold Coast Bulletin - 16 December 2006
"Schoolies is over and for many, the next step, after sobering up, is preparing for uni. Using humour and practical advice, this guide is a helping hand on issues including course selection, balancing study and social life, making the rural-city transition, minimising fees, applying advanced study skills and more. IN A WORD: Tutorial"
Herald Sun newspaper - 12 December 2006
“Going to uni can be cool, but how
do you juggle the self-motivated study regimen, your burgeoning social life and
a shoe-string budget? Comedians Hamish Blake and John Safran share their
experiences in The Beginner’s Guide to
University.This is a
groovy guide, with a capital G, and it’s not afraid to tell you about the
seedier side of uni life.Drugs, alcohol
and dating are as much issues as the need to write last-minute essays and hone
your study skills."
