{"id":1065,"date":"2024-02-13T14:45:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T04:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-news\/?p=1065"},"modified":"2024-02-16T16:21:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T05:51:29","slug":"six-things-to-do-at-oweek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-news\/2024\/02\/13\/six-things-to-do-at-oweek\/","title":{"rendered":"Six things to do at O’Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Students<\/a><\/p>\n

O\u2019Week is a five day festival held in the week prior to semester and is all about welcoming new students to Flinders and our growing community. It\u2019s a jam-packed week full of university-wide events and activities, college-specific events, opportunities to make friends, discover the campus and settle into university life. Here are six things you can do to make the most of O\u2019Week and ensure you have the smoothest possible start to your uni journey.<\/p>\n

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    Attend your course welcome session<\/h3>\n

    This is the single most important thing to do during O\u2019Week. If you only do one thing at O\u2019Week, make it attending your course welcome session! This is your chance to get familiar with all the requirements of your course, understand what the expectations are, learn about the key assessments and deadlines, and meet your lecturers and peers. You can find your course welcome session by selecting your course from the drop-down list on the Orientation planner 2024 web page<\/a> \u2013 be sure to add it to your personalised calendar so you remember to turn up. Trust us, before you eagerly hit the books, you\u2019ll want to attend this one.<\/li>\n

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    Complete the Finding your Way at Flinders module<\/h3>\n

    Now is the perfect time to jump online and complete our Finding your way at Flinders<\/a> module. Our online orientation topic will help set you up for university success, get you familiar with Flinders and how university works, explore the skills you will need to succeed in your studies, learn about common \u2018barriers to success\u2019 you might face and how to overcome them, find out about the various support services we offer, practise navigating topics in Flinders Learning Online (FLO), learn how to submit an assignment, answer quizzes, access resources and post on the discussion forum on FLO, discover tricks and shortcuts to support you in your studies, and so much more! You can access the\u202fFinding Your Way at Flinders 2024 topic\u202fon FLO<\/a> by selecting the \u2018Enrol in Course<\/em>\u2019 button.<\/li>\n

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    Join a club or student community<\/h3>\n

    With almost 100 clubs and student communities affiliated with Flinders University Student Association (FUSA)<\/a>, there\u2019s something for everyone amongst the wide range of clubs and society stalls at O\u2019Week! From acapella, board games and drama to languages, nutrition and robotics, you\u2019re bound to find a club or community ready to welcome you into the fold. Clubs and student communities are a great way to connect with likeminded peers as you embark on your study journey. They enable you to expand your social circle, develop both professional and interpersonal skills, enjoy or expand your interests, and simply catch up with friends. Exploring the stalls during O\u2019Week provides the chance to see all your options in one place and chat with current members about getting involved.\u202fCurrently affiliated clubs with FUSA can be found in the online directory<\/a>. No matter where your interests lie, a world of opportunity and excitement awaits you on Week 0 of semester.<\/p>\n

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    Explore our campuses<\/h3>\n

    O\u2019Week is spread across the University\u2019s main South Australian campuses<\/a>: Bedford Park<\/a>, Sturt Precinct, Tonsley<\/a>, and the brand-new City Campus at Festival Plaza<\/a>. We highly encourage you to join a tour of your main campus so that you can familiarise yourself with key locations \u2013 including student services, the library, study spaces, prayer rooms, and food and dining options \u2013 before classes kick off. Take time this week to immerse yourself in the Flinders campus vibes. Our campuses are home to natural elements, purpose-built study spaces, and high-tech facilities that we hope will support and inspire you throughout your uni journey. Enjoy the great campus experience from Week 0!<\/p>\n

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    Discover the best coffee (and eats!) on campus<\/h3>\n

    Calling all caffeine lovers! Make time this week to sip your way through our cafes on campus. There are plenty of places to get your buzz on or nearby our campuses. If you\u2019re at our Bedford Park campus, popular haunts for caffeine-enthusiasts include, Bon Voyage Kiosk (see number 10 on the Food and drink map<\/a>), Urban Paddock Co in the Student Hub (see number 2 on the Food and drink map<\/a>), and Grind & Press (see number 9 on the Food and drink map<\/a>). Make sure you visit The Tav<\/a>, our very own pub on campus which serves up delicious burgers and pizzas (with great vegan and gluten-free options, too!). If you\u2019re based at City Campus, head to Level 1 and grab a bevvy to go from pop-up, Pickle in the City<\/em>. The sister caf\u00e9 to popular Unley eatery, Pickle in the Middle, will be serving up your favourite hot drinks just in time for O\u2019Week from 19 February (for a limited time only). Be sure to try their famous sticky chai lattes \u2013 yum! Of course, there are loads of coffee hotspots in the city and the Adelaide Railway Station\u2019s Central Station Espresso and Platform 10 are two popular choices.<\/p>\n

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    Stock up on freebies<\/h3>\n

    It wouldn\u2019t be O\u2019Week without free stuff! Firstly, you won\u2019t need to pack lunch all week as FUSA<\/a> are generously providing free food daily on all campuses. How cool is that! And, don\u2019t worry if you have any food allergies, you\u2019ll find a selection of allergy-friendly and \u2018free from\u2019 options at our cafes on campus. Take the time to wander the campus and many stalls at O\u2019Week and you will find loads of cool goodies, stationery and gadgets on offer. Expect to leave with your very own Flinders Uni tote bag filled with handy things from bookmarks and USBs to pens, wall planners, diaries, and stickers.<\/p>\n

    For more information about Orientation<\/a> and O\u2019Week<\/a>, and all the events and activities happening, be sure to visit our online Orientation Planner<\/a> and plan your week in advance.<\/p>\n

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