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Why should you be mindful?

Mindfulness means awareness. It is to be conscious, present and attentive in a moment or situation. Being mindful helps reduce stress, anxiety and frustration (AKA our daily struggles as Uni students). In turn, it can also boost intelligence...

Networking for introverts

Networking is an important career-building skill but some find it easier than others. If you’re an introvert and are changing careers or just starting out, here are some tips to give you more confidence:  #1 You are probably already networking...

4 summer sweat sessions to get fit

by Jenna Verhoeven Long summer days are when the sun gets up early and stays out late. Cicadas sing out to remind you just how hot it is and humid air clings to you. Love it or hate it, summer is definitely here and it makes us question how we can...

Burn off the Christmas feed

I do not know about you but during winter I always think that it’s the time to get my summer body started, however the months pass and I am still a slump. Then it’s Christmas, which means so much food and not a lot of exercise. Well...

10 things to do if you’re feeling lonely

The Eiffel tower is a beautiful bold structure that everyone wants to visit, but have you ever noticed how isolated it is from the other buildings? Sometimes, we feel isolated too. So, here are 10 things you can do when you start to feel like an...

Positive Psychology

by Emily Minter Understanding positive psychology will help you feel more fulfilled and happier in your everyday life. What is positive psychology?  Positive psychology focuses on well-being – promoting a fulfilling and satisfying life...

How to get motivated to get fit

What’s more exciting than exercise? A lot! The word itself has the power to make you feel physically exhausted. Whether it’s to look good or stay healthy, these 6 tips will help you get motivated and fit! Mind over Matter – The hardest...

It’s time to Move Out

By Sophie Kingston, Sustainability Advisor Wagga Wagga It’s that time of year again, time to pack up and… move out. At the end of session every year, Uni students around Australia pack up their dorms – pulling down that photo wall that was...

How to handle that exam panic!

Got exams this week? Feel panicked when you get in the room? Here’s how to stay calm and get the most out of your study with handy tips from the ALLaN team: Plan: Set out a timetable of exam times and dates Add in when you will study Put in...

Students making healthy food for study

Exam brain food!

Most students survive on a (not-so-healthy) diet of coffee, pizza and mi-goreng. Unfortunately for our bank accounts, we need more than this to sustain us during exam periods (and life in general). I’ve gathered three recipes that will give you the...

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