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Our team is here to support students in navigating their study challenges to achieve academic success.

Understand your academic risk level, check out the available resources and services, and speak to a Learning Adviser.

1-1 LEARNING SKILLS SUPPORT CONSULTATIONS Explore and tackle your study struggles with our Learning Advisers.

LEARNING SKILLS WORKSHOPS Hone your skills in our scheduled workshops.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS Find out more about what your risk level means.

LEARN HQ RESOURCES Explore resources to support your studies.

STUDENT SERVICE FINDER Tip: Make sure you filter location results to Malaysia!

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Beating Procrastination and Staying Focused

Procrastination often masks the real root cause: fear of failure or perfectionism.

Here's how to take back control:

Step #1: Be aware Reflect on your habits and reasons for procrastinating.

Step #2: Try Tools & Techniques Try the Pomodoro Technique (25 min focus, 5 min break) and other strategies. More tools and techniques here.

Step #3: Staying Motivated Set SMART goals to keep your study sessions on track.

How to Retain What You Learn

Active learning boosts retention by reinforcing learning materials and creating memorable experiences.

Try these strategies: 1. Take Smart Notes – Master the art of note making 2. Teach It – Explain concepts & ideas to your peers at Peer Assisted Study Sessions. 3. Review Often – Revisit content in short, frequent sessions for better recall.

Reflect to Improve Your Learning

Better learning starts with knowing yourself.

Breathe and pause to reflect on your habits, lifestyle, and study style.

Use our Reflection Guiding Tool to review your past semester and take the next small step - HERE!

Meet The Team

The Student Academic Success Unit help students with learning advice, resources, and referrals to university services.

Student Academic Success Unit

Khoo Tze Jien Senior Manager Email : Khoo.TzeJien@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member who is involved in learning skills advising.
Dr. Nurul Atira Manager Email : Nurul.Atira@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member who researched reflection in helping students deepen learning and identify improvement areas.
Aini Fatimah Learning Adviser Email : Aini.Fatimah@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member who is involved in learning skills advising.
Jeffrey Law Learning Adviser Email : Jeffrey.Law@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member actively involved in student engagement and upskilling programmes.
Hariyani Ismail Admin & Student Outreach Email : Hariyani.Ismail@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member who is involved in academic resources and student outreach.
  • Khoo Tze Jien Senior Manager Email : Khoo.TzeJien@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member who is involved in learning skills advising.
  • Dr. Nurul Atira Manager Email : Nurul.Atira@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member who researched reflection in helping students deepen learning and identify improvement areas.
  • Aini Fatimah Learning Adviser Email : Aini.Fatimah@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member who is involved in learning skills advising.
  • Jeffrey Law Learning Adviser Email : Jeffrey.Law@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member actively involved in student engagement and upskilling programmes.
  • Hariyani Ismail Admin & Student Outreach Email : Hariyani.Ismail@monash.edu An experienced Monash staff member who is involved in academic resources and student outreach.

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