Sarah Maynard
The learning environment: both the quality of teaching and students has been exceptionally...
Are you working while studying?
Yes, I have worked for the entirety of my double degree.
What does your job involve?
Is it related to your degree? I have had a mixture of jobs that were both related and unrelated to my degree. I am currently working at Anti Slavery Australia in legal research and writing. While it is legally based, it is not in any areas of law I have or will study.
How do you manage the competing demands of university and work?
Time management and planning! At the start of each semester I diarise key dates (both for assessments, work commitments and personal commitments). At the start of every week I then write a planner of what I need to do that week to get everything done. If i finish early, I use that time and spend it with friends and family, or having time to myself. I have found a much better study/work/life balance that way.
What led you to choose UTS:Law for your studies?
I actually transferred from another university because I liked the broad array of subjects that were offered for all areas of the law (not just business or humanitarian focused subjects)
What is the most rewarding aspect of your degree? Why?
The learning environment - both the quality of teaching and students has been exceptionally conductive to my learning and progressing forwards.
What would your advice be for someone who is looking at studying Law at UTS?
Never see your peers as your competition, but people who can help and support you through a long (and tiring) degree. Plan your time accordingly, don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it, and continue to ask for feedback no matter how far into your degree you are.
Is there anything else you’d like to add about your experience at UTS:Law, or the University as a whole?
Find what study habits work for you, and not anyone else. For example, I prefer listening to lectures at home where I don't have distractions and can pause the lecture whenever I need to. Other people may easily fall behind if they don't attend weekly lectures on campus. Try a variety of different ways to do something, and see what works.
