As an online student, Mikayla Murphy understands the dread of making friends while studying online. Here, she shares her tips and tricks on connecting and being social while being a distance student.
Zac is a lover of Lego; a very talented graphic designer and his Instagram account is filled with some amazing travel photos that make me want to pack my bags and explore the world.
Soon it will be Christmas! Shopping centres have transformed into sparkly wonderlands with carols filling the air. But instead of being able to enjoy the magic, there’s probably a long list of gifts for everyone in your life. Here is a list of...
Are you looking to expand your friend group while studying at uni? There are many ways for you to do this. While Facebook and other social media platforms are very useful for this, they aren’t the only platforms and methods you can try. Have a...
Prior to the onset of COVID-19, global loneliness levels had reached an all-time high. According to the Australian Psychological Society’s 2018 Loneliness Report, one in four Australians are lonely and more than half of the population feel they...
Picture this: a person is trying to get a good night’s rest in their dormitory room because they have a massive exam the next day. Suddenly, they are awoken by the sound of blaring speakers coming from a few rooms down. This is always an annoying...
by Sienna Boys Your first year on campus can be intimidating and a massive challenge. It’s full of new people, new classes and new locations. But don’t fret. Uni will be some of the best times of your life. Here are my tips that will help you...
Everyone at high school has an idealistic view of what university is meant to be like. For me, I imagined uni to be like a Hollywood film where people go to college and it’s pretty laidback. Nothing like the stresses of completing your HSC in year...
Moving into a university dorm for the first time can be tricky. You can spend weeks buying everything you think you need and trying to pack it all into a single car trip. However, during this stressful period it is very easy to over-pack for the...
Online study can feel pretty isolating at times. Unlike on-campus students, there isn’t really a physical place that you can go to congregate with your peers. However, there is a way to ‘find your tribe’ of like-minded students. To start off, find...
