Tahleigha is a third year Business Student majoring in Marketing and HRM. She enjoys lifting weights, eating pizza, being around puppies and wasting her life away watching the idiot box.
Author: Tahleigha Compton
PASS exam sessions…what the?
It’s that time again, when uni feels like feeding time at the zoo. You finally handed in that final assignment, a weight has been lifted off your shoulders, you feel like you can breathe again. But then you remember something… exams start in a matter of weeks. How can you possibly prepare for a final exam in two weeks? You’ve …
Your guide to Arts & Culture at UON
While I’m sure you’re knuckles deep in pen ink and diving head first into those textbooks, why not detach yourself from your studies for a few hours and enjoy some arts and culture. You and I both know you’ve been working hard and deserve a textbook detox. So to sate your creative spirit, here’s a little list of all the …
Start planting the seed now for your semester exchange
Studying on an exchange is an excellent, once-in-a-lifetime experience. There’s no question about the amount of preparation which goes into your semester abroad: the application, budgeting, accommodation, sorting enrolment – the list goes on. By getting started on your application now, you can take a lot of stress out of the lead-up to it. And best of all, you don’t …
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5 ways you can live a more environmentally-friendly life
Sustainable living is important for one very simple reason: to maintain our quality of life as human beings. You may think as an individual your impact may not count or your contribution won’t save the planet, so what’s the point? Wrong! Every little bit counts and the root of change lies in the understanding and striving towards sustainability. Here’s three …
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5 ways to squeeze exercise into your study schedule
If you’re a full-time student, you understand the demands of your study load is often more intense than a full-time job, yet on top of that we’re also supposed to worry about social lives, making actual money and attempting to stay healthy. You can’t hide from me – I know the one thing we tend to neglect during semester is …
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Saying goodbye to STIs
Sex isn’t taboo and it’s important to be able to have a healthy discussion about sex so that you can develop healthy relationships and behaviours. Sexual Health And Guidance (SHAG) Week is being held from the 11-18 March across Newcastle City Precinct, Callaghan and Ourimbah campus as it’s really important that you know how to look after your sexual health. …
Graduate program vs graduate position: what’s the difference?
Okay final year students and near graduates, listen up! When it comes to searching for a job after graduation, you typically have two options: a graduate program or a graduate position. Sometimes there is no way of knowing what’s better for us and some people might not even know that these are different. I don’t blame you – it can …
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5 apps every student needs to succeed
Smartphones get a pretty bad rap when it comes to study. They distract you, disrupt your sleep schedule and can lead to hundreds of wasted hours looking at memes. So why not instead use them for something other than procrastination? There are plenty of apps out there to help you focus on your study and improve your wellbeing. We’ve compiled …
The A-Z of university classes
Transitioning into uni life can sometimes feel like a challenging process, especially when it comes to sorting out your classes. The style of classes you will take are often very different to those in high school or TAFE. We understand it may be confusing when your timetable displays a mix of workshops, lectures, labs, tutorials and seminars. So, to help …
Enrolment for dummies
*ATTENTION ATTENTION, ENROLMENT IS NEAR* Have you got your enrolment sorted? If you’re anything like me in my first few years of study the answer is “no…what…when…why…how?” After two years of being completely stumped every time enrolment came around something magical happened which was me learning a few things. So here are my tips to help you be a pro …
So you’ve finished your degree…what now?
So your years as an undergraduate have come to an end and ultimately you’re asking yourself, what the #$%* am I supposed to do now? Whether you’re planning on continuing onto postgrad study, taking some time to consider your future or jumping straight into the workforce, do not panic, you’ll figure it out and if you take only one thing …
The 4 best ways to stay informed at UON
1. Navigator (aka this trusty blog) Navigator is maintained by a team of students just like you! Every article written on our blog is created by students for students. It’s a safe place for students to share the realities faced when studying at university. We aim to connect with students who have encountered similar experiences and help them in some …