The music that drives you
Music has to be the only thing that keeps me going when driving. And I’m sure that everyone can relate. It wakes you up in the morning, and keeps you alert throughout the day. Of course those three coffees, two energy drinks and the bunch of sugar you shoved down your throat today probably also helped. But does it affect the way you drive? Driving home from uni last week, I noticed... Read More
Measures to finding work opportunities
How to get one’s foot in the door? This metaphorical door would be the industry that you would work in upon completing university. As I start my third and final year of study, I can’t help but ponder on the daunting process of finding paid work. I do acknowledge that I am no career adviser, however, reflecting on the process that I have undertaken in the past few months... Read More
Expect the expected: A UWS how-to guide
It’s that time of year folks. Whether you are excited or nervous about going to uni, allow writer Coralee Kelly to appease your concerns with her very own take on all things important to persevere at UWS. Just like last year I’m back again to help you get through your first few weeks of uni. You could just be starting your uni experience and want to know what to expect and... Read More
It’s All In Your Mind: The Power of Positive Affirmations
Positive affirmations are positive phrases that you repeat to yourself each day which describe want to be or achieve. It is releasing that little voice inside you that encourages you to achieve your best. These affirmations are one of the most powerful life strategies to use when gaining motivation to complete study, and are a great tool to use each day. Eventually, they... Read More
Organise Your Life
Readings, assignments, exams, classes, work – it can all become overwhelming. Most of us forget the important things, such as healthy eating and exercise – that not only make you look good physically – but also help your mind concentrate so you feel more refreshed and ready to take on each day! So how do you eat clean, train mean, party hard AND conquer uni? The... Read More
Our Monthly Lie
We’re all guilty, guilty of attempting to maintain sound and quintessential relationships, which are ideally all based on obscuring our true intentions. Simply, we’re all full of it… full of harmless, candy-coated, little white lies, right? What is said: “Omg, I’ve missed you too!” What is thought: “Why did I have to bump into you? You could have simply walked on... Read More
Compliment or criticism?
The holidays are always a time to catch up with all the neglected family and old friends that got lost in the mess of the uni semester. This usually involves a setting where you get to sit around a table and chat in between meals as they scrutinize you for anything new. But I have a bone to pick with these ‘catch-up’ friends, as I like to call them. Actually it’s more like... Read More
Top Tips for travelling students: Part 2
A continuation from last week’s fantastic article by our very own new travel writer, Hannah Tip #3: Don’t let anything ruin your trip. What happened to me is not my memory of Paris, it is merely something that happened to me in Paris therefore it doesn’t shape my glowing opinion of that city. What happened to me in Paris could have happened to me in Sydney or... Read More
Beggars can’t be Choosers.
In the world of activism, you realise quickly than any attention is good attention. It’s public relations 101; you literally are nothing until you’re talked about. The Kony 2012 video is the best example I have seen of that in a long time. Despite the fact that nothing in that video shocked me yet it was truly shocking to 90 percent of people. While to me and many of my... Read More
Top Tips for travelling students: Part 1
Those of you who aren’t sure what to do during winter break, have a read and think about your options. Sure you could get an internship, tirelessly work and earn money or prepare for semester 2 but is that what you really want? Is that what you really need? Stop denying it and take the risk. Jump on a plane and go somewhere. After trudging through a semester of uni, you deserve... Read More
