The end of the year is synonymous with warm weather, long days at the beach, relaxing afternoon barbecues, Halloween, and Christmas décor which comes out in shops way too early. But before you can kick back and enjoy the festivities there is just one thing in the way: the end of the academic year. For most people that means exams …
Tag: Graduation
Don’t fall at the finish line: advice for soon-to-be graduates
For some of us, this November represents more than the end of semester two; it marks the completion of our degrees. Cue trumpets! Cue fanfare! Cue one million insta likes! But in order to show off the cap and gown, you’ve got to work hard to pass all those final subjects. When the finish line is so close, it can …
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My year doing Honours
Last April I graduated. I put on the mortarboard, wore the gown, shook hands with the Chancellor, was given a certificate, and did everything else that graduation normally entails. The week after, I was back in class. How, you may ask? Rather than finishing my uni career just yet, I had enrolled in Honours.
Everyone graduated except you. Now what?
While not graduating when you thought you would can be tricky, there are a variety of reasons why a lot of people find themselves in this situation. Some people choose to take a gap year, while others might adjust their study load for various reasons. Alternatively, some people miss a subject or two along the way (like me) or others …
Why you should stay in touch with the University after graduation
Congratulations! You’ve put in the hard yards and finally have your degree. Time to toss that graduation cap up in the air and celebrate. Sayonara Blackboard. Adios exams. But you didn’t think you were completely done with the University now did you? *drum roll* Enter University of Newcastle Alumni. The University of Newcastle Alumni Network is made up of 143,000 …
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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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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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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 …
Nathan: Heading into final year
You’ll feel the weight of thousands of words buoying you along to that coveted hat and robe.