Lauren is a second year Bachelor of Communication student majoring in Journalism and Media studies at the University of Newcastle.
When she isn't doing assignments, working or listening to Paul McCartney records on repeat, you can find her volunteering her time to manage UON's Yak Media, presenting/writing scripts and articles for Navigator or presenting the news on 2NURFM.
She is obsessed with the idea of working in television news one day, and petting all the dogs she possibly can.
Author: Lauren Kempe
How to get the most out of your internship
You’re getting the marks to pass your courses and overall having a great time enjoying your life at university, when it suddenly occurs to you that you’re actually going to need a job soon. A degree might be that magic stamp on your resume which gets your foot in the door, but if you really want to make lasting impression …
How to use alumni to your advantage
If you’re in your first or last year of university, one of the most valuable things you can take advantage of is the opportunity to get into contact with UON Alumni. No, not the triangle-eye, Bavarian secret society – university graduates! Whether it’s sharing skills, knowledge, networking, or even just making new friends, getting involved with Alumni will truly take …
4 things you should be doing in your final year at UON
You’ve gone through almost two decades of formal education, attended more classes than you have brain cells, and are eagerly awaiting the day you’ll never again have to passive-aggressively message Alice 17 times for her half of the Marketing 1001 group assignment. It’s your last year of university, and whether you have your sights set on full time work or …
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How early is too early to start thinking about your career?
Imagine you’ve just finished your degree and have managed to score an interview for your dream job. You now have the tertiary qualification, and because of this, you know you’re a much stronger candidate for the position than someone without one. Now, imagine you’re sitting in the waiting room with the five other candidates ready to be interviewed, and after …
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How UON Security can help you navigate campus safely
If you don’t have a driver’s license, live far away from campus or just want a cheaper (and cleaner) alternative to driving, public transport is a great service to take advantage of to get you to and from university safely. But late class times mean sometimes you need to catch public transport in the dark. Whilst public transport options generally …
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