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Edition 3, 2017 | The GBS Edge Undergraduate Student Newsletter
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In this edition
 As
Trimester 2 classes come to an end, we thought it would be a great time
to share some helpful tips on how to prepare for your exams, and where
to get additional support should you need it. We will also
share information on the variety of opportunities available to you as a
Griffith Business School student.
Enrolments for Trimester 3 open soon!
Don't forget that enrolment for Trimester 3
opens the week beginning 25 September 2017. You might consider adding
courses to your study load in Trimester 3 so you can graduate sooner.
Or, you can opt for part-time study across the three trimesters, which
can give you more time for work and other commitments.
On behalf of the Griffith Business School
community I wish you all the very best for your final
assessment items this Trimester.
Best wishes
Professor Ross Guest
Dean (Learning and Teaching)
Griffith Business School
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The GBS Co-curricular Awards acknowledge and reward undergraduate
students who demonstrate responsible leadership, a commitment to
sustainability, or who have made a difference in the local or
international community.
There are three award categories, each with a prize value of $500 cash!
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Exams don't have to be scary
The students who get the highest marks are not necessarily the ones who are the smartest, but the ones who are the most organised and well-prepared throughout the trimester.
Top tips for exam prep
1. Read the Course Profile. You can find all your Course Profiles at Learning@Griffith. It will outline all the assessment items for the trimester, including exams.
2. Dig up past exams. Exams from previous years are sometimes made available via your Learning@Griffith course. Unsure if you can get hold of a previous exam for your course? Ask your friendly lecturer or have a chat with students who have already completed the course.
3. Get the inside scoop on exam content. Your lecturers set the exam and they teach you the content, so it’s highly likely they will emphasise the important topics during the trimester. If they make a song and dance about a particular fact, principle or point during class (maybe not literally), they will probably include it in the exam.
4. Take awesome notes. If you develop an effective note taking technique early on, it’s going to be a breeze when you put together your study notes at the end of trimester. Do you want to have to rewrite your scribbled, chaotic notes during study week? No you don't.
Want more?
Library services offer a range of exam preparation tips such as how to beat exam anxiety and tips for exam day. Get more tips here.
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Student satisfaction highest at GBS
 GBS has excelled in the half year results of the 2017 Student Experience of Course with 79.4% of students satisfied with their course. This is the highest result of any academic group at Griffith.
We are thrilled that you, our students are enjoying studying with the School and we will continue to do everything we can to provide you with a remarkable student experience.
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Study (and PASS) with the best in the business
 Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) offer a series of free and enjoyable group learning sessions for a selection of courses that students often find to be very challenging. The free one-hour study sessions are facilitated by high achieving students who have already completed the course(s).
Recently, two of our PASS Leaders were announced as winners of the Australasian PASS Leader Achievement Awards. Caitlene Hillman (Bachelor of Commerce and GBS Student Leader) was awarded Outstanding New Leader, and Heba Allouche (Bachelor of Business), took out the award for Outstanding Senior Leader. Congratulations to Caitlene and Heba!
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Become a leader
The Griffith Business School Student Leadership Program is now seeking applications for the 2018 program.
This two-year program gives selected students
the opportunity to participate in a variety of leadership and
professional development programs, mentoring activities, participate in
University and alumni events, and represent the School at major events.
Find out more and apply!
Applications close Friday 15 September.
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Join a club
Getting
involved in a club or student association offers you the opportunity to
pursue a special interest, develop new skills and make new friends.
There are more than 120 clubs across our campuses, ranging from
educational and professional to social, cultural and sporting.
Find out more.
The
Griffith University Association of Commerce (Nathan) and Griffith
Employment Relations & Human Resource Management Society (GC) are
holding their AGM’s this Thursday 7 September.
Find out more:
GUAC | GERHRMS |
Go global
Challenge
yourself, impress potential employers, expand your cultural horizons,
discover amazing places and form lifelong memories. Participating in an
overseas program as a part of your Griffith University degree is one of
the best experiences you can have at university.
Spend
as little as one week, or as long as one year overseas and choose from a
variety of experiences such as global internships, volunteering,
academic-led study tours and short courses.
Find out more.
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Graduate success | GBS alumnus Sarah Schoeller talks entrepreneurship
 When GBS graduates Sarah Schoeller and Marissa Bowden were made redundant back in 2008, they had no idea their business journey would lead them to be nominated for Cosmopolitan magazine’s Women of the Year awards.
Sarah sat down with us to discuss the success of The Village Markets, which is now a Gold Coast institution helping to foster the careers of other designers and artists.
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Scholarships help students enter 'dynamic industry'
 Four GBS students, embarking on a career of helping others achieve their financial goals, have received a boost of their own in the form of a Karl Morris Scholarship.
Jack Kaminski, Ryan Mitchell, Liam Roche and Denis Vukovac – all Bachelor of Commerce students majoring in financial planning – were presented with the award in August.
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Need career advice or tips from people in your industry of interest?
eCareerCoach is a new online program that connects current business students with alumni and industry professionals to receive valuable industry advice. Watch the short clip below to find out more.
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Calling all future leaders: Do you have what it takes to be Australia's best?
 The Top 100 Future Leaders competition
is now open for applicants. Students nearing their final year who do
outstanding things, posses outstanding qualities or have outstanding
achievements, and are looking to make their first career move are
encouraged to apply.
The competition allows you to experience the
graduate recruitment process, gain direct access to Australia’s top
employers, be featured in the Australian Financial Review and represent
Griffith University.
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