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Navigating post-graduation: A comprehensive guide for international students in Australia 

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 

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Replacing bad habits with good ones – Vaping 

Shawn Achor once said, “Our daily decisions and habits have a huge impact upon both our levels of happiness and success.” As individuals with different personalities, our habits. integral parts of our daily lives, shape who we are. They are actions we perform consciously or unconsciously and, for most part, define our values and what we hold dear.  Habits can be defined as routines or … Continue reading Replacing bad habits with good ones – Vaping 

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How I survived health challenges while studying

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

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A guide to reflection spaces on and off campus. 

University life can be incredibly stressful. Whether you’re working on an assignment, gearing up for placement, or trying to balance work, social life, and your degree, it’s important to prioritise your mental health and give yourself time to pause and reflect. It might not seem like much, but allowing just ten minutes a day to sit and connect with yourself and your surroundings can make … Continue reading A guide to reflection spaces on and off campus. 

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Beyond R U OK? Day: How to have meaningful conversations about mental health

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

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Your Stories – Meet Indiana

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

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Your Stories – Meet Teola

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

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Your Stories – Meet Cheryl

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

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The ultimate exam survival kit  

 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  

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How to: Friendship 101

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

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