The similarities between your car, and your studies is greater than you may think. That's why servicing our ICT systems is just as critical as keeping your car in tip-top working order.

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5 TIPSTO HANDLE A DAY
UNPLUGGED
1
Consider what you need to download or
print prior to being unplugged, then on ICT
Maintenance Day, grab a cuppa, head for the
couch and study old-school style with your
textbooks, pen and paper. Research shows that
those ‘who write out their notes by hand actually
learn more than those who type their notes’*
,
so make the most of this opportunity.
*NovaNext.com
2
Take some time out to re-prioritise
your study schedule and set fresh
study goals for the rest of the semester.
3
Spend time preparing study cards or
revision sheets for upcoming exams.
4
Tidy or spruce up your study space so that you
can return to your studies in a relaxed setting.
5
Schedule yourself a pit stop to relax
and take a break from study altogether.
While regular maintenance is essential, we
understand that not being able to access certain
USQ systems can be inconvenient. Whether
you use these days as an opportunity to study
unplugged or take a break from study altogether,
preparation will help you stay on the road to
study success, so be sure to stay up to date with
upcoming ICT Maintenance Days by checking out
the ICT Maintenance Calendar.
University systems are just like your car;
if you never check the fluids or pump up the tyres,
it won’t work when you need it. Servicing our ICT
systems is just as critical as keeping your car in tip-
top working order, which is why USQ plans regular
ICT Maintenance days throughout each semester.
While some USQ systems undergo their regular
services, think of these 5 tips as your courtesy car
to prepare you for an ICT Maintenance Day and
keep your study on track.