The Birthday Blog - 330 subscribers and growing strong

It's week 2 and by now you've realised that you 'hit the ground running' when you start at uni. As we glance around from our offices in Learning Connection, we can see students tapping away at the computers in the library - escaping the blistering and unseasonably hot day outside.

This humble blog has been chosen by (now) 330 subscribers as a way to supplement their studies through accessing the tips, events and resources we post twice a week.

Now that Learning Connection @ Mawson Lakes has passed its first birthday (as of last week), its a good idea to reflect on the purpose of the blog as it links to Learning Connection and UniSA at Mawson Lakes.

This blog grew from a recognition that students have busy lives. It takes time to wade through the 100s of online resources which are available to supplement your studies. Resources such as Writing essays; Writing the research proposal or Study Planners will definitely enhance your work but where do you find them and when do you use them?

The blog is also a way in which we create community - linking you to events on campus, services and links to the community. We encourage you to post questions, comments and ideas about posts you'd like to see; study tips and experiences (you can do this anonymously or use a nickname).

So - three cheers for the Mawson Lakes Blog and here's a list of the all time top ten resources for 2007 - one year on.

1. How to remember what you've learned (great for summarising lecture notes)

2. Finding the motivation to study (very popular around exam time)

3. Online at UniSA (PowerPoint presentation)

4. English language proficiency (Do you have English as an additional language?)

5. Writing essays (Very important right now!)

6. Michael speaks with Angela (About succeeding in first year as a mature-aged student)

7. The first six weeks in ITEE

8. Writing the research proposal (a must for postgraduate engineering students)

9. Prof Pat's notemaking lecture (PowerPoint by esteemed NBE Head of School)

10. Succeeding in Exams (everyone wants to know how to do this!)

So, on behalf of the Learning Connection @ Mawson Lakes blogging team, welcome to the community and best of luck with your studies.

The blogging team - Learning Connection @ Mawson Lakes