Embarking on your university journey is akin to setting foot in a realm of endless possibilities. Anticipating new experiences, confronting uncertainties (some cool and some downright confusing) and all of them leading to potential friendships. Uni is not all about the tutorials, textbooks, and constant studying, it’s an array of unique individuals and stories. Bear with me as I spill the beans on how I … Continue reading How to: Friendship 101
Many of the international students I’m friends with are either going home or staying back to continue their journey. Whatever the reasons are, the transition from being a full-time student to a working adult is exhilarating, yet the journey can be scary and bumpy at the start. At one point, I was so lost that I thought maybe going home to my loved ones and … Continue reading Navigating post-graduation: A comprehensive guide for international students in Australia
In 2023, I was a first-year student studying a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design. I started university relatively late, enrolling at the age of 23. At first, I felt somewhat behind my peers. After all, most people my age were already in their third or fourth year. However, as a self-confessed ‘overachiever’, I soon found myself enjoying the challenge of trying to ‘catch up’ to … Continue reading How I survived health challenges while studying
R U OK? Day is a National Day of Action in September, organised by the suicide prevention charity R U OK? to raise awareness of mental health and the importance of asking those around you if they are okay, encouraging more meaningful conversations. The charity’s mission is to guide people on when and how to ask, “Are you okay?”, how to handle what could become … Continue reading Beyond R U OK? Day: How to have meaningful conversations about mental health
How to study 10 hours a day! Wake up at 4am and study with me! Romanticise studying! Reels like these make me think, “why can’t I be like them?” But in reality, life isn’t always picture-perfect like those motivational study grams on social media. University life can be scary and overwhelming. It’s easy to focus on one thing and miss out on others. You hang out with friends … Continue reading Study like a pro: top tips, tricks, and uni resources you didn’t know you needed
Name: John Edwards Degree: Master of Teaching (Secondary) How have you found your degree so far? It’s been pretty difficult to keep up with the workload so far. Because this is more of a condensed one-and-a-half-year course, it’s very demanding in terms of the amount of information you need to process learn and cover. But I find what’s being learned is incredibly useful, and I … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet John
Name: Indiana Degree: Bachelor of Media and Communications (Public Relations and News Media) Why did you choose your degree? I find storytelling and video production really interesting. I am curious and I love listening to other people’s stories. I also love helping people and putting a smile on their faces. My dream is to be the voice of people and make a positive impact, especially … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet Indiana
Name: Teola Degree: Joint Medical Program Why did you choose to study medicine? I come from Zimbabwe and we don’t have a universal healthcare system. I was born in a rural community and growing up, I witnessed the disparities and poor healthcare system. Even my entry into this world is a testament to that challenge. When my mum was in labour, my parents tried so … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet Teola
Name: Chan Yik Wa (Cheryl) Degree: Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Advertising (Currently on exchange) Why did you choose the University of Newcastle? The University of Newcastle has flexible entry requirements for international students and it has unique courses that are not offered by other universities. Courses like performing arts, music production and sound production. It is very rare to have such … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet Cheryl
The weeks roll by as you attend classes, presentations, and complete assessments. Late nights are spent studying in the uni library. Then before you know it, voila! It’s exam week. During the lead-up to exams, students experience a range of emotions, from gratitude to uncertainty about their expected grades. These feelings are completely normal. Charles Colton, once said, “Examinations are formidable even to the best … Continue reading The ultimate exam survival kit
As a medical student, I have to learn a lot of information in a short amount of time. I work to supplement my income and pay off my tuition fees. This can make it difficult to balance work and study commitments. It feels like a never-ending challenge. I have panicked and struggled to study because I didn’t know where to start. I tried writing a … Continue reading How to make AI your personal assistant
Name: Yu Him (Adrian) Or Degree: Joint Medical Program What is your drive to become a doctor? My mum had a spinal injury years ago, and she was bedridden for several months. She struggled a lot, even to go and see doctors because she could not move. As she was a very active and independent woman, she got really depressed at that time and it … Continue reading Your Stories – Meet Adrian
