17 Nov 2022 | 4 mins
Overview
  • Deciding which university and degree is for you can be completely overwhelming. With so many choices it’s a big ask to make a decision.
  • So, to help with the analysis paralysis, here are some things to consider when deciding which uni and degree are for you.

1. Flexibility?

Choosing the right degree is really tricky, particularly if the options available aren’t really what you’re looking for.

Finding good flexibility is the perfect way to mix and match a degree to suit your needs. Macquarie University offers heaps of flexibility with both single and double bachelor degrees.

Even better, you can also do units from outside the degree you choose to gain even more skills and not be locked down to your specific degree.

Finding a way to follow your passions even if they aren’t specifically in your degree is the best way to enjoy your degree.

2. Practical study?

While learning the theory is important, it’s becoming more and more common to need hands-on practical experience under your belt.

With inbuilt internships and other practical experiences, Macquarie’s degrees are offering the chance to stand out in the crowd by teaching the practical skills that employers are looking for.

3. Study vs fun?

Studying is great and all, until it is absolutely exhausting. So finding the right amount of fun is essential. From cool lunch spots, to post tutorial drinks, to sporting facilities, having places to chill out around campus are a great way to implement a good work life balance into study.

The best vibes at uni are found in contemporary study spaces, great teaching facilities, exciting events and a buzzing bar.

4. Location! Location! Location!

The time you spend travelling to uni is definitely going to define whether you enjoy uni or not. And if you spend all day at uni, having a good location really helps when you have hours in between classes.

Macquarie University is like its own little city! Macquarie shopping centre is only a stone's throw from campus and it even has its very own metro station. Macquarie University really is where it's at.

5. Level up your employability game?

Careers support at uni is an absolute gamechanger. Through the Macquarie Student Employment, a service run for students that is unique to Macquarie, you can be matched with local industry partners, in paid casual, part-time and full-time roles.

The support doesn’t end when you graduate either, you can access the service for up to a year after you’ve graduated.

If you’re still unsure of exactly what you’re looking for, Macquarie University is hosting its annual Explore Your Options event from 12-23 December 2022.

If you’re looking for all of the above for your university and degree, Macquarie has it all. From 1:1 consultation with current students, info sessions about different pathways and a campus tour to check out the awesome facilities for yourself. Take a look for yourself and explore all your options at Macquarie here.