Bicycle Program Recycles, Helps Residents and Environment
Environmental awareness is strong in the heart of Blacktown City Council, and this is evident through the Council’s Bicycle Recycle Program, which creates fully functioning bikes from recycled bicycles donated by local residents and given to those less fortunate within the community. Read More Read More
O Grammar, Where Art Though?
We are living in the peak of the technology age but should that be an excuse for a dismal display of grammar? The simple answer is no. We are surrounded by a world of programs that take the ease out of double-checking our grammar and spelling and all of those lovely things we need when writing a horrendously long essay. But does this mean we need to lower our academic standards... Read More
Student of the Week #7
Rohmone’s illustrations are a burst of sweetness to the eyeballs, flowing with innocent quirkiness and abounding in bubblegum colours. His simple shapes translate to delightful wonderlands with an otherworldly feel. Read on to find out how this modern day poet nearly fell victim to a science degree. When did you start drawing? Since kindergarten. When did realise that... Read More
Student of the week #6
Olivia Suleimon spoke with Degree writer Zina Macri about exchange in England, throwing a fit for IKEA, Rihanna, afros and condoms. Olivia is studying Communications, majoring in Media Arts Production, although this wasn’t always what she had envisaged. When I first started out at uni, I was set on PR, but then I went to a Rihanna concert and I saw Far East Movement. They... Read More
The Job Hunter
This week Rebecca reviews a film made by one of our very own. The Job Hunter Directed by Saber Baluch Here at Degree, not only do we love bringing you the latest in film from around the globe, but we also love showcasing the talent that UWS has to offer. This week I am lucky enough to be able to do both! The universal struggle for independence from our parents is something that... Read More
If only you knew, what I didn’t…
Domenic Raneri is a Honour’s student from Hawkesbury with a tough job of cleaning up all of Horatio’s sloppy work. As a forensic scientist, Dom wanted to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions about his industry perpetuated by modern crime shows such as CSI. Scientific facts and methodology are often the first victims in these crime shows, ultimately damaging jurors... Read More
Pick Yourself Up And Try Again
Alissa Smith At just 22 years of age, UWS Journalism student, Alissa Smith is juggling full-time uni and full-time work at Channel Ten. She caught up with Degree’s Valeska Katherin to discuss her roles for the TV Network, ranging from reporting and interviewing celebrities. Relaying her near-to-death experience in a car crash a few years back, Smith urges all students to... Read More
PR Students + Industry + Drinks = PRINKS
Dear Comm students with a PR major in mind, meet PRINKS an online resource connecting students with industry! PRINKS provides all communications professionals and students the opportunity to connect on- and offline with fellow industry colleagues. It is a community designed by the people for the people (Much like Degreeº) – all ideas are welcome. Even has a jobs board if... Read More
Susan Barbosa: So Many Patients’, So Little Time
Susan Barbosa is a graduate nurse who works at Westmead Hospital in the respiratory ward and she feels that there is not enough time, resources or nurses to help treat these patients. Studying at the University of Western Sydney, Barbosa states that when you are studying, you learn a lot about being a nurse, however the course does not prepare you for the stress. “Once I started... Read More
