Throughout your studies you'll regularly be working collaboratively with fellow students, be it on a group assessment, or in a TBL or PBL seminar. This is excellent preparation for your future career, where being able to be part of a successful team requires understanding how to work in a team.
Collaborating online is different to collaborating in person. This part of the guide offers suggestions on approaching this. You can apply these tips to apply to your studies and will also find them useful in the workforce.