+

Study Buddi banner

Study Buddi Drop-in

SSAF Supported

Study Buddi Drop-in is an academic peer-to-peer support program where students help students. The Study Buddi team are experienced student leaders from a variety of disciplines across our University. Drop in and ask questions about assignments, study skills and academic life – no appointments needed!

We can help with:

  • How to get started on your assignments.
  • Navigating our University website and finding online resources.
  • Referencing and other practical tips.

Study Buddies welcome students for a chat from: 

  • Session 2, Terms 3 & 4: Monday 27 June until Friday 10 December 2022
  • Monday to Friday 12 pm to 3 pm (AEST / Qld time)

Connect with a Study Buddi using the button below during the above days and times for a friendly chat.

Connect with a Study Buddi (12pm to 3pm) here

For more information contact studybuddi@scu.edu.au 

 

Study Buddies

Suha larger photo
Suha Freitag B. Laws Gold Coast campus I am passionate about helping motivate students to learn & navigate their studies by providing helpful tips & tricks to make learning manageable & fun. I can assist with research, structuring assignments, forming arguments, referencing, and exam preparation.
Seungyeon Park Headshot Large
Seungyeon Park B. of Nursing Coffs Harbour campus Coming from a different cultural background, my learning journey was challenging. The Learning Zone helped me enjoy my course so that assignments don't have to be stressful! I would love to share my experience & help my fellow students enjoy theirs.
Peter larger photo
Peter Karathanasis B. Psychological Science (Hons) Gold Coast campus For me, settling back into study after a long time away was not easy. I found it beneficial to share my ideas or concerns about my assignment with an experienced university student. If you are stuck, please drop in!
Luke larger photo
Luke Austin B. Science (Earth, Environmental & Marine Systems) Coffs Harbour campus I enjoy problem-solving & learning through a variety of disciplines in Science. With background experience, across different industries & fields, I am always excited to offer my experience to navigate course content.
Marian Larger Photo
Marian Cavanagh M. Osteopathic Medicine Gold Coast campus I’ve found health science a challenging discipline and it’s been fascinating to learn about the multiple systems and processes within the human body. I can help make sense of anatomy and physiology, neurology and biochemistry. See you soon!
Arlo larger photo
Arlo Robinson B. Information Technology Gold Coast campus I think education is the cornerstone to a successful career & I look forward to assisting you with your queries about your studies. I like to see others succeed, so I'm here to help & share the tips & wisdom I have picked up over the years!
Jenni Steffen Study Buddi Large Headshot
Jenni Steffen Bachelor of Nursing Coffs Harbour campus A mature-aged student new to studying, juggling family life, employment, and university. I believe that anyone can accomplish anything by hard work, dedication, and effective time management. I look forward being a part of your learning journey.
Sarah larger photo
Sarah Phillips B. Midwifery Gold Coast campus It can also be a challenge to prioritise assessments when there are numerous deadlines to consider. With a little guidance, I am here to help break it all down and support you to find a way through deadlines or establish routine & time management skills.
Josie larger photo
Josie Hockey B.Arts/B. Education (Primary & Early Childhood) I have a passion for teaching & helping students succeed. I love to help students break down assignments using the marking rubrics to strategically plan around criteria & find a clear pathway to move forward. I look forward to meeting you.
Emily larger photo
Emily Yee B. Science (Environmental Resource Management) Lismore campus Well hello there! I love being a Study Buddi as it allows me to meet all kinds of students who might not know where to look for help! I’d love to show you some amazing resources within the University to help with your studies.
Penny larger photo
Penny Lee B. Sport& Exercise Science Lismore campus I find it inspiring to see others succeed while feeling they are part of our University family. I believe every student is unique in the way they study & should be treated as an individual & if I'm unable to help I can direct you to someone who can
Janice Larger photo
Janice Hsu B. Community Welfare Coffs Harbour As a mature student, I understand the struggles of managing family life & uni life. Studying a degree in English when it's my second language, I understand the difficulties of choosing the right words for essays. As a Study Buddi, I am here to help you.

Study Buddi Roster

Thursday 29th Sept
  • Marian (M. Osteopathic Medicine),
  • Emily (B. Science)
Friday 30th Sept
  • Emily (B. Science),
  • Seungyeon (B. Nursing)
Monday 3rd Oct
  • Public Holiday
Tuesday 4th Oct
  • Suha (B. Laws)
  • Emily (B. Science)
Wednesday 5th Oct
  • Penny (B. Sport & Exercise Science)
  • Peter (B. Psychology –Hons)
Thursday 6th Oct
  • Josie (B. Education)
  • Marian (M. Osteopathic Medicine)
Friday 7th Oct
  • Emily (B. Science)
  • Seungyeon (B. Nursing)

Hear more about this program from our Study Buddies

Video: Study Buddi is an online, student to student learning service (2:46)

Michael

Hey there, welcome to Study Buddi.

Study Buddi is an online, student to student learning service available to all Southern Cross University students via the learning zone webpage.

There’s a range of students that work as Study Buddies across different Faculties and they can help you between the hours of 12-3 on weekdays throughout the session 

Study Buddi is hosted in Blackboard Collaborate and it works best if you use chrome as your browser. You can use a headset or the chat box and share files within Blackboard Collaborate and Study Buddies can assist you with your learning.

Belle

Hi Welcome to Study Buddi, my name’s Belle, how can I help you?

Sally

Yeah, I’ve got my first assessment due and they want me to reference it in APA 7. I mean I’ve got no idea how to start that.

Belle

There is a pretty infographic you can click through which has a short module on APA 7th referencing which is both in text and also the full reference list. There is also example references from APA.

Michael

Students often pop in when they are feeling a little bit stuck in the assignment mud if you like and they don’t quite know where to make a start. Heaps of study Buddies that I work with, work in a variety of different fields and they can just help you to find resources and get that ball rolling. So that if you are having referencing issues or not quite understanding the rubric, they can get you started on where to take steps to get your assignment finished.

Belle

While we can’t tell students how to do their assignments – we are students, not lecturers – I think sometimes, just having a chat with an experienced student can make a whole heap of difference.

Emily

Hello, my name’s Emily, I’m an environmental science student and a Study Buddi. Study can be daunting and isolating, especially during times like this but I feel Study Buddi really helps students feel connected and is a great way to get new tips and access valuable information through the Southern Cross University and its services.

Belle

If you haven’t dropped in and said hello to a Study Buddi, why not, give it a go.  We love having a chat and it’s so cool when a stuck in the assignment mud student pops in and we can help problem solve together, and get through that mud. 

Emily

That’s the best bit about Study Buddi – I really like it when I can feel like I’ve helped a student see some light … perhaps not the whole horizon per se, but it’s great when we can make a difference.

Michael

So next time you are feeling stuck or just want to connect with another student, feel free to pop into Study Buddi.  You never know what kind of tips they may have for you and you can’t underestimate the value of peer-to-peer learning. Logging into Study Buddi is super easy. You simply come in without any appointment between the hours that we are open and who knows what tips you will pick up.