Five reasons to start studying in Semester 3

Five reasons to start studying in Semester 3

After a successful introduction in 2023, RMIT’s Semester 3 intake will be open again in 2024. Classes begin in either September, October or November, depending on the course.

If you’re thinking about your study options this year, here are five reasons why Semester 3 could be the ideal time to start to your learning journey, with added insights from Diploma of Business student, Jason – an international student from Indonesia.

Jason began his Diploma of Business in October of 2023
Support from my teachers has been very good. They have a lot of time for us and it feels like they really care

#1: Take control of your studies early and graduate ahead of the pack

Starting your studies in Semester 3 allows you to achieve your career goals sooner. By taking advantage of our third intake for 2024, you place yourself ahead of students waiting to start their course in Semester 1, 2025 — meaning you’ll graduate and be ready for work earlier. 

“I heard about the intake from my friend who was already studying at RMIT. It was timed very well with finishing high school in Indonesia and allowed me to get straight into the course that I wanted to study with my business knowledge still fresh in my mind.”

#2: Enjoy smaller class sizes with a more personalised learning experience

With RMIT's main intakes being Semester 1 and Midyear, Semester 3 classes tend to have fewer students. This often encourages greater participation and allows a more personalised learning experience, with lots of opportunities to seek feedback and assistance from your teachers and peers. 

“Support from my teachers has been very good. They have a lot of time for us and it feels like they really care. If students are interested in how businesses work, I suggest it is best to start with the Diploma of Business and the [Semester 3] intake. As a lot of students have just gotten out of high school, the foundation is not there yet, so the diploma course will help them big time. Smaller class, fewer students – teachers have more attention towards you.”

#3: Make friends with like-minded students

If you’re eager to start your studies in October, your classmates are likely to share your motivation! Like you, they’ve chosen to get a step ahead and experience life as a tertiary student at RMIT in Melbourne. Through group assignments, you can learn and tackle challenges together, while finding out what else you might have in common outside of your studies. 

“Group assignments have been very fun to do. There are obstacles of course, some hard parts and some easy parts, but for most of it, you can get a lot out of it working in a team and getting to know your group members.”

#4: Access RMIT’s support services

RMIT’s Student Connect team is here for you at every stage of your learning journey, offering the support you need to adjust to university life and stay on top of your studies. The team is available Monday to Friday, and you can get in touch between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Outside of that time, you’ll also have access to 24/7 personal teaching and writing support via Studiosity. 

“I’d really recommend coming to RMIT...the campus is in the centre of the city, so you have everything there and also, the teachers and staff are really nice and helpful. On my first day when I needed help, I just went to Student Connect and they helped me then and there – I didn’t need to worry about anything.”

#5: Experience summer in Melbourne while you settle into university life

Moving to Melbourne in time for the semester 3 intake means you also arrive in time for Australian summer. The weather in Melbourne tends to warm up from late November, so you have plenty of time to settle in before making the most of summertime — when the days are long and the beaches are enticing! 

“Over summer I’ve gotten into fishing here. It’s a new hobby and a new experience for me, which has been pretty cool!”

Story: Jacqueline Guldon

 

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