FIRST-YEAR GUIDE
MADELINE MINGAY
FIRST-YEAR REPRESENTATIVES
JERIN BINOY
Law in particular is very intensive, and the style of study requires a lot of adjusting too. Leave yourself the time and the space to learn, adapt, make mistakes and improve.
I urge students to make the most of the smaller things in uni, whether it be catching up with friends and playing pool at the Central Courtyard.
My name is Madi and I am in my second year of a double Bachelor
I'm Jerin, and I'm your First Year Representative. I'm a second-year
of Law and Bachelor of Environment, majoring in Environmental
student studying a double degree in Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor
Management. I am one of the First Year Student Representatives
of Media and Communications (majoring in Public Relations).
for 2023, and I’m working with the MULS Education portfolio. To all students, and first years in particular, my advice would be
If I were to give a piece of advice, it would be that Lashings make the best chips (in Central Courtyard!) . Although Eat Istanbul is a
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to remember that university itself is a full time job, and study
close second.
should always be prioritised over work. I found in my first year,
I'm sure you've heard about making the most of uni, and its events.
I was so excited to be earning money and going out with friends,
Although we do have large exciting events planned such as First-
that I treated my part-time job as my main priority, and didn’t
Year Afternoon Tea, or even Law Camp (get keen!). I also urge
put enough time aside to study. Any degree at university is a lot
students to make the most of the smaller things in uni, whether
of work, but law in particular is very intensive, and the style of
it be catching up with friends and playing pool at the Central
study requires a lot of adjusting too, particularly for students
Courtyard. Exploring campus to find some of our not-so-secret
straight out of high school. Leave yourself the time and the
study spots (the rooftop gardens are my favourite), or sleeping in
space to learn, adapt, make mistakes and improve.
and watching your lectures online and at 2x speed.
MULS social events are such a great way to connect with friends, meet students from other years, and network with students who have survived the first year themselves! However, workshops are another way that you can connect and meet people with similar interests and passions as you, while also picking up a skill or two
DIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVE ACSHAYA VIJAYARATNAM
on the way!
JD REPRESENTATIVE AASHNA KHANNA
As repetitive as this may sound, my advice for first years is to get involved in University activities — especially societies that are related to your degree. Hey everyone! My name is Acshaya and I am the Diversity Representative for MULS 2023. I am currently in my third year studying a
Some of my closest friends that I've made at uni are through meeting them during class or extracurriculars. More likely than not, most people are in the same position and just nervous to make the first move! My name is Aashna, I am in the second year of Juris Doctor Degree and I am the JD Representative. The easiest way to make friends is to get involved at uni! Go to different events that the university runs, join a society that interests you, and do classes in person! Some of my closest friends that I've made at uni are through meeting them during class or extracurriculars. More likely than not, most people are in the same position and just nervous to make the first move! All first year students should look forward to the workshops
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double degree in Law and Arts (majoring in English). My role at MULS is to work alongside the Education team to create events and initiatives that are mindful of and support the diversity within Macquarie Law School. By initiating inclusivity-based events, organisations, and social media engagement — this role allows me to ensure that every student feels seen, heard and comfortable to share and embrace their diverse experiences and identities. As repetitive as this may sound, my advice for first years is to get involved in University activities — especially societies that are related to your degree. This allows you to befriend older students who are studying the same degree as yourself — which can be extremely resourceful as they may have advice from experience, insight on a particular unit that can help you academically or even guide you to on-campus services that you could have been completely unaware of.
we run! They're incredibly helpful to get some guidance and tips
One MULS event that all first years should look forward to is the First
when it comes to legal research and referencing, especially if it's
Year Afternoon Tea, as it is a great opportunity to make friends and
your first time!
become comfortable around your new cohort!