Joseph is a born and bred Novocastrian studying Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Business. His hobbies include watching movies and TV shows, reading books and hanging out. He is a member of disability advocacy organisation, CDAH, and aspires to be an advocate for minority groups.
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What to do if your degree isn’t right for you
You might have had a change of heart career-wise, or you might not have known what you wanted to do with your life and just jumped the gun. When six assignments are all due at once and you’ve got family and work commitments (and probably a million other tasks), it’s natural for the negative thoughts …
Why you should give PASS a go
Have you ever felt like you’re struggling to understand your course content? Like you need someone to break it down into your language? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. This is where PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) is able to help. What is PASS? PASS Program Coordinator Karen Cutts, says PASS is a “regularly …
Your Directions for Student Elections
UON Elections – What does it mean? Do you ever get a bit confused trying to follow an election? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Unless you’re an avid political fan, you might be overloaded by what’s happening in the ‘election’ space at UON. There are currently three elections running at UON. Not one …
Harry Potter – A Phenomenon in the Making
The 26th of June 2017 officially marked the 20th anniversary of the story of a boy who discovered he was a wizard, battled evil and made life-long friends. Since then, the phenomenon that is Harry Potter has bewitched the world, entrancing wizards and muggles of different ages and cultures. Harry Potter encouraged kids, especially those …
How to ace an Interview with not-so-great Grades
Have you ever looked at your transcript and felt disheartened? Have you thought that since the job market is super competitive that you won’t get a job? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! Whilst it may appear grades are the be-all and end-all, this is not the case. As such, here’s some advice to …
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Studying Hacks
Are you someone who struggles to study during exam time? We’ve all been there at some time or another. According to Lil, a Learning Advisor for the Centre of Teaching and Learning, there are numerous reasons we don’t study effectively. One reason is that we try to “do too much at once,” in which we …
How to start a club or society
Starting your own club is an incredibly rewarding experience. Aside from sprucing up your resume, you’re also giving back to the UON community and get to make a ton of friends along the way. But like all good things – it comes with its challenges. Building your club from the ground up can be a …
