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What's the difference between high school and uni?

Are you curious to understand how uni works? We break down the differences between high school and uni so when it comes time to study and transition from high school, you’ll know the uni lingo ahead of Orientation!

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Start and finish at the same time, Monday to Friday	Start and finish time	Start and finish times are different each day. Some days you may not need to come to campus at all.
Timetable is set for you	Timetable	You have some flexibility in planning your timetable. Lectures for each subject are usually scheduled once or twice per week. Tutorials, seminars, and laboratories will offer multiple time slots for you to choose from depending on your degree.
Lessons are mostly in the classroom	Lessons	Learn in lectures, tutorials, seminars, labs, field trips and workshops.
Teacher directed	Learning	At uni you are treated as an adult and your education is your responsibility. Your lectures and tutors are always there to help.
Classes 25–30 students	Class size	Lectures: Can have hundreds of students. Tutorials: Have between 20–30 students.
Terms 4 X 10 week terms	Sessions	Semesters - Two x 13 week block with a week study break in each semester Trimesters - Three x 10-week blocks with a week study break in each trimester.
Uniform required (typically)	Uniform	Free to wear what you like, however some degrees require a uniform for placement or practical lessons (e.g. Dentistry, Nursing).