Back Here a Bachelor of Business and Accounting student gives their experience and advice about services on campus and ASC – they are now progressing on to a Post Graduate Masters and career in teaching.
What did I like about the ASC centre?
· The staff were approachable, patient, and easy to talk to.
· The quieter atmosphere helped with concentration and stress.
· The availability of accommodations and resources made studying easier.
· staff listened and treated students respectfully and individually.
How do I feel it helps?
I feel it helps because it provides a calm and supportive environment where students can take a break, get support, and feel understood. It makes college less stressful and helps students manage both their wellbeing and academic work.
What did I find hard when I started:
· Not knowing anyone
· Getting lost around campus, city, even with buses
Biggest issue:
The biggest issues were a lack of understanding around disability-related breaks during lectures, not receiving notes in advance. These things made college more stressful and exhausting than it needed to be.
How was issue resolved:
The issues were helped through accommodations, communication with lecturers, access to online notes, and support from the ASC centre, which provided understanding and a quieter space when needed.
What helped the most:
· Staff at the ASC centre who provided a friendly ear to listen or talk to
· Having understanding and supportive accommodations
What could the university do better:
The university could do better by improving understanding of disabilities among lecturers, and making lecture materials available online in advance more consistently.
Bachelor of Business student (female Year 4) progressing on to a Post Graduate Masters and career in teaching.