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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.

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Ways of making money to avoid

Trying to balance the demands of uni, bills and filling your tummy can often leave you tempted by quick financial fixes. But be careful with how you cut back. While there are handy money making tips that work, there are also some to avoid. Instead...

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Ways to celebrate Australia Day

Australia Day is one of the most celebrated public holidays of the year. It’s a day when most take time away from work and study to celebrate all of the great things about Australia. On this day we’re usually spoilt for choice when deciding...

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How to secure your first rental

Whether you’re fleeing the coop to start a new adventure at university, moving off campus to a share house, or have recently graduated and now have to ‘adult’, finding the right place to live can be tough. Finding somewhere that’s not too...

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The First Year Five

What is it? If you enjoy watching American TV shows based around college students, then you’ve probably heard of the ‘freshmen 15’. The ‘freshman 15’ refers to the phenomenon of first-year college students gaining weight (15 pounds) during their...

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Your typical Aussie Christmas

An Australian Christmas is far from anything we see in the movies. Firstly, there’s no opening presents in front of a roaring fire, no snowball fights, and no ugly Christmas sweaters to wear (not complaining). Instead, we have backyard...

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Ways to revamp your room this summer

OK, its two weeks into summer and I’m already bored. What can I do? If you’ve ticked off your summer check list already and are looking to fill in time, then you might want to give your room a design revamp. Here are a few tips to find a few...

Santa stocking must-haves for students

Smartwatch The smartwatch has gained popularity over the last few years, and for good reason. They combine the portability of a watch with the technology of your phone. They are a perfect gift to add to your student Christmas list. A smart watch...

Three pre-payday recipes

Being a student and having a healthy diet are two things that don’t go hand-in-hand. Although it’s important to include healthy foods in your diet, sometimes it’s hard to do so on a tight budget. Especially when you’re living pay cheque to pay...

4 scary movies for Halloween

If you’re in the mood for something scary this Halloween you’ll be in for a real treat if you dare to check out my top four scary movies! Halloween Of course, it is impossible to create a list of Halloween horror movies without including...

Quick and easy Halloween costumes

With Halloween having arrived and exam season coming to an end, it’s inevitable that a costume will somehow be involved in whichever form of celebration you choose. Whether you decide to ‘trick or treat’, head to your best friends...

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