Tips to survive
1st year
Get Organised! – get a big yearly calendar and put it up
on your wall. Write out what you are doing each day because every day is
different.
Do not leave assignment and homework till the last
minute. We are all guilty of pulling all-nighters but trust us when we say you
do not want to do that this year!
Don’t get stressed out if the lecturers don’t put up the
materials in time for you to print it. It happens quite often and there’s
nothing you can do about it! So just relax and get your class rep to ask them
to put up the material after the lecture.
Keep on top of your workload, and revisit your lecture
notes!
Spend time on non-graded assignment and actually do it,
but don’t forget about your other work.
Always inform tutors and co-ordinators if you can’t
attend a lecture, clinic or lab session.
Go to all the AUDSS events and get the membership to get
into events for a cheaper price! It’s a great way to socialise and get to know
older years in BOH as well as the BDS students!
You don’t need to buy all the textbooks but keep Bath-
Bologh, Marieb and Wilkins very close to you. They are the best!!!!
Approach your lecturers if you are having any difficulties: they are always there to help.
Good luck and enjoy your first year in the BOH!
