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Sarah Poulsen

I am a Masters of Teaching student who has a passion for literature in all forms. When I’m not balancing full time work plus a side hustle, you’ll find my pirouetting through a ballet class or roller-skating in the park.

Job interview tips

We all know the dread of a job interview. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job to fund your uni adventures or stepping into your first real grown up job, the infamous job interview is definitely a hurdle that you have to face. Luckily, there...

How to write a killer resume

You never know when you’ll need to have your resume handy. From job applications to career building workings, even to scholarship applications – your resume is something that you always need to have ready to go. It may seem daunting to build a...

How to balance work and uni

Everyone knows that a uni degree can bring you a whole new world of opportunities. However, it can be a big challenge to take on a full study workload on top of a full-time job. To combat this, I’ve started implementing a few simple strategies to...

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Why you need to enjoy uni life while you can

All new students know the daunting feeling that comes with stepping onto campus for the first time or sitting through their first lecture and dreaming of graduation a few years down the track. But as most graduates will tell you, those four years...

Six big things that happened in 2016

Donald Trump was elected the President of the United States of America 2016 was an election year for the USA, and the controversy over the presidential candidates in the lead up to the election was huge. On Election Day, we saw Donald Trump win, and...

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10 things no one tells you about living on campus

You have a red hot ticket to the best parties of the year. University life is known for an excessive amount of parties, but living on campus doubles that figure. Not only are you close to the uni bar and all of the on campus events, but you’ll also...

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Summer break: expectation vs reality

OK – so your summer plans sounded a little like this: Catch up with friends Get a job Save money Get a summer body Work on your tan Catch up on TV shows But sadly, they didn’t turn out like this. Instead, you’ve most likely spent your days sleeping...

Healthy habits to kick-start your New Year

Healthy habits to kick-start your New Year

Make your bed every morning. This doesn’t mean you have to completely change and wash your sheets Every. Single. Day. But you’ll sleep and feel better if you shake out your doona, straighten your pillows, and throw your cushions back on your bed...

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Simple sunburn solutions

In case you missed our ‘Avoid the summer sting’ post and are suffering from some serious sunburn from Australia Day festivities, we’ve collated the best ways to recover. But don’t worry, we’ve all been stung before. Whether you burn just from the...

Netflix binge list

With the summer break well and truly upon us, it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy some free time. For some, that means travelling the globe. For others, it means heading home to spend quality time with family and friends. For the rest, it means...

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