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Chapter 14: Frequently asked questions 14.9 Background 14.9.1 How should I study? What should I expect? 14.9.2 International Background 14.9.3 Some aspects of my computing education are either patchy, or were done so long ago that I have forgotten them. What shall I do? 14.10 Careers 14.10.1 Can the School provide me with career information? 76 The Learning Skills Unit (LSU) offers a wide range of free workshops in academic learning skills for all RMIT students. Also, the Learning Resource Centre at the Hub (City campus, Building 12, Level 4) is a room full of resources designed to support students with learning skills, study techniques, writing, English language development, etc. For more information about the LSU workshops and the Learning Resource Centre, go to http://aps.eu.rmit.edu.au/lsu/services/index.html. Students should note that it is unlikely that you will pass courses by “cramming” at the end of a semester, or by doing as many past examination papers as possible. Exams are likely to have fewer “memory recall” type questions and may be totally different from one year to the next. The best strategy is to ensure that you understand all the matters pertaining to a course on a weekly basis, and meet with your lecturer or tutor to explain any problems. Don’t let a week go by with lingering doubts. See “Exams” on page 83. International students should note that an important reason for students having difficulty with the program is that some cultures do not encourage students to speak up when they have problems. Students think that by the end of the semester things will magically improve. Nothing can be further from the truth. Do not let a single week go by if there is some aspect of a course that you do not understand. Seek out your tutor, lecturer or advisor. Don’t stay silent! We have taken special care to list the prerequisites for each course. If you are unsure, look at the exam for one of the prerequisite courses and see how much you can do. Read these carefully. If you feel you have a “gap” or a doubt, please contact the lecturer well before the lectures start. They will refer you to supplementary information. Yes. The School has a very strong relationship with industry and as a result we are in the position to offer several events each year for all of our students. For postgraduate students, there are a few events we encourage you to attend: In March of each year, throughout an afternoon, the university coordinates a Careers Expo. This year almost 70 companies and over 3,000 RMIT students attended. A large range of small, medium and large companies attend this event to be introduced to RMIT students. Traditionally, March is the month when companies start recruiting final year students for employment for the following year. Companies are also keen to talk to students of all year levels about their company activities so that student's can start thinking about which companies they might apply to when they reach their final year of study. In September we invite several alumni (former local students and international students who have gained PR) who are working in the IT Industry, to talk to postgraduate students about how to better prepare themselves for a career in IT. This event is a great opportunity to ask questions to those who have been successful in obtaining working work in the IT Industry. You are also invited to enjoy some food and beverages provided by the School, over some conversation with your student peers. Want to hear what Company representatives have to say about the IT industry? Then don't forget to attend the IT Industry Seminar Day in October which is coordinated for students of all year levels. This key event is when the School invites around 7 company
14.11 Challenge Tests 14.12 Common Room 14.12.1 What is available? 14.13 Complaints Chapter 14: Frequently asked questions representatives to speak to students about a range of IT topics. The seminars provide students with up-to-date industry information on such topics as current and future trends, the nature of the IT industry and skill sets in demand. They also give useful hints on preparing for a career in IT. At the conclusion of the seminars a mini-expo is coordinated where students can visit company booths to ask some informal questions of company representatives, collect some company literature and even application forms for possible employment. Don't forget to add these events to your calendar. For those of you who are working fulltime, book an annual leave day in advance for afternoon events if you can! The Careers department at RMIT University also manages a database of company vacancies and Information Sessions held on campus. To register, visit: http://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. The School also posts vacant positions that it receives to the rmit.cs.careers newsgroup. For information on how to subscribe to this newsgroup visit: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse?SIMID=twhf453h69p8 For specific dates and more information on the range of programmes and affiliations the School has with industry visit: http://www.rmit.edu.au/csit/industrycareers. See “Articulation, Exemptions and Advanced Standing” on page 72. Students can use the tea room located in building 14, level 9, at the beginning of the corridor. There is an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and chairs and tables. If you are a tutor, please use the common room for casual discussions and for meetings with any students that you tutor. Milk is supplied daily for tea/coffee. You should only use your own dishes and cups/mugs. Any dishes, clean or otherwise which are left lying around may be disposed of. All food in the refrigerator needs to be sealed. There is video surveillance of the tearoom. Students who misuse the room in any way will be identified and not be permitted to use the room thereafter. Treat it as you would your own home. The Masters laboratories (see “Laboratories” on page 88) should be a quiet study room. In the past students have complained of excessive noise in the lab. If you need to have a discussion, have it in the common room. 14.13.1 First Contact If you have a problem with the service provided by the School, please contact your Program Advisor. If you have a problem with a lecturer or their style or content, or a tutor then the best thing to do is speak directly with the staff member. If you have a problem with the program advisor, do tell him/her! If you would rather not, then please email the Program Leader, Dr. Audrey Tam, at amt@cs.rmit.edu.au. If none of the above are satisfactory, please use the services of the Staff Student Consultative Committee (SSCC). Each program has a student representative you could also consult with for complete anonymity. Visit http://www.rmit.edu.au/csit/sscc for a link to 77
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