So you’ve made the commitment and enrolled in courses that interest you and are ready to begin participating in university life. When you attend your face-to-face or online sessions and engage with the teachers and their learning materials, you maximise your chance of success. Attendance at your classes not only keeps you focused on the learning but helps to develop a broader knowledge and a deeper understanding of the course materials while creating social bonds that build tacit knowledge.  

Balancing family life, possible work commitments, and your new student life can feel overwhelming at times. The military skills you developed, a strong discipline and work ethic, and effective time management skills will give you an advantage in a university setting. However, navigating university policies and procedures can be challenging.