By now you will have already come across many new words and concepts, and there will be even more during the next few weeks. Making the move Starting university is a significant transition for all students.
Universities are big and diverse.
Even on a smaller campus you probably won't know many of the people in your course. If you're starting uni straight after Year 12, you may find the teaching style, as well as the study and assessment tasks, unfamiliar. You will be expected to be much more independent and self-reliant. If you're returning to study after working or doing other things, university can still seem like a maze. The experience is different for each person.