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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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 …
How to live with a disability
Have you ever wondered what life is like for someone with a disability? Well, it’s challenging! I live with a form of cerebral palsy that affects my body movement, muscle control, and balance.
