We’ve all been there. Every single one of us. Don’t lie. Across all degrees in all universities, in all fields and faculties, there is one thing that unites the common student: our bittersweet love of procrastination. It’s the cornerstone of the uni student stereotype – 10 pm, leaning forward on the couch, leftover Thai on the table and Netflix on …
Tag: Academic Success
What is Microsoft Teams, and why should you use it?
Most careers are built on collaboration, and in uni world this translates into the oft-dreaded ‘group work’. Any uni student will tell you this: working by yourself in our connected, collaborative day and age is truly rare, and working in groups can sometimes be a pain. Whether it’s working on five different platforms for five different groups, waiting for replies …
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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 …
5 things you didn’t know about UON libraries
If there’s one thing you’ll get to know pretty intimately while you’re a student at UON, it’s the library. It’s basically your uni significant other. The library encourages you to work harder, supports you during that night-before cram, and is the perfect host when you’re hanging out with your group study buddies. But what would you say if I told …
7 ways you can improve your academic skills
Imagine a world where you can get feedback on that dreaded assessment you’ve been putting off. It would be pretty amazing, yeah? While your academics aren’t the be-all and end-all of your university experience, it’s a crucial part of helping you find success. After all, isn’t the content you’re studying the main reason you came to university? Researching, writing academic …
How to declutter your uni life
For most of us, uni is over for another year. Time to forget the last two semesters ever happened, cleanse your pile of notes and study debris with some soothing fire and develop a skin of rational ignorance regarding uni, at least until it’s time to enrol for next year. But what if this isn’t the best idea? No, no. …
Waiting for those results totally sucks, here’s how to do it better
Accept that you’ll worry a little, then focus on the positives Worrying is a part of being human. It only becomes a concern when our anxiety gets the better of us and our silly minds blow things way out of proportion. I like to think about the worst possible thing that could happen just to get it out of my …
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How to get help when you feel like you’re in too deep
It may be tempting to dismiss your hardship as another problem that isn’t important, but it’s vital that you speak up because people can only help you if they actually know what’s going on. Luckily, UON has a bunch of services targeted at helping you overcome your challenges and find success. Speak with a Student Advisor Student Advisors are here to …
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Levelling up: What you need to know about postgrad study
The uni rollercoaster is approaching that final, screaming, downhill flail before the end of the year. While many of us are simply looking forward to a break, there are an awful lot of you white-knuckling it through your last semester, and weighing up your post-graduation options. If you’re addicted to the uni lifestyle, avoiding the reality of workforce participation, or …
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How to become a pro at prioritising
We’ve all set sail on that one semester with the best of intentions before realising around major assignment time that something’s gone a bit awry. But it’s not too late to steer your ship to the waters of success; all that’s needed is a bit of planning. Indeed, with the sheer amount of responsibilities you juggle as a uni student, …
Group work: Make it better, do it faster, makes us stronger
We’ve all read ‘Group Work’ in the course guide and made this sound. When the group work bogeyperson rears its revolting head, try not to collapse into a heap of twitching protoplasm. Group work may be difficult, engendering horror stories terrifying enough to be told around a campfire, but it’s not just prescribed because the university hates you. As our …
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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 scheduled, super-charged study session” led …