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Archive: May 2020

Movie Reviews For Students: The Aeronauts

Are you a fan of the Victorian era? Do you take an interest in scientific feats? Or do you just like a well made adventure movie? This film encompasses all of the above, an excellent work of cinematic art.  The Aeronauts take us back to a time...

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How to make the most of your final assessments

Exam time might be coming but for many students, that also means that lots and lots of assessment due dates are approaching. This will undoubtedly cause a lot of stress, and if you’re like me, this can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Finding...

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Mindfulness and meditation in helping you to study from home

by Sarah Allport These are strange times we’re in. We’ve been asked to stop attending lectures on campus. We are using Zoom to attend lectures and to partake in online learning, not just as a 21st century luxury but as something which is protecting...

How to Prepare for your Online Exams

How to Prepare for your Online Exams

Well COVID-19 turned one on for us. Trump gorged himself on bleach and malaria tablets, Kleenex puppies were missing in action, and Charles Sturt’s exams moved online. We don’t know what to tell you about the first two, but let’s cover some ground...

Movie Reviews for Students: Hacksaw Ridge

Do you like history? Are you a fan of inspirational stories? Pen in two time Academy Award winning Hacksaw Ridge for your Saturday night! Telling the remarkable true story of Private Desmond Doss, this film focuses on the values of integrity...

In (Dis)favour of Routine

by Lisa Weldon Efficient people have routines. We know this. We know that thirty days a habit made, and all that. We know that Barack Obama exercised every morning before breakfast whilst in the White House and managed to survive on five hours sleep...

Movie Reviews For Students: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Do you sometimes wish you had a different life? Do you imagine being more confident? Do you dream of going to far away countries on epic adventures? The ‘Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ captures all this and more. This film didn’t win awards and was...

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Use Your Self Isolation to be Productive!

You can’t be productive while stressed and that is a highly common symptom in times of a global crisis, so make sure to take care of your mental health. With self isolation and all the new rules and regulations, you should be finding yourself with...

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