Winter is quickly approaching and in some of our campus towns the drop in temperature can be quite a shock. Here are some tips how to stay healthy and warm during the colder months. Stay connected Socialising helps strengthen your immune system by...
The middle of semester can feel like you’re just being handed one thing after the other on top of lectures, tutorials and reading lists. Throw in a part time job and a fraction of a social life, and watch your free time disappear… or try...
by Annette Benson Have you just started a teacher education course and heard people talk about ‘LANTITE?’ This is the Australian Government’s Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). To become a...
If your tank feels stuck on empty, these easy tips will quickly turn around your day and reboot your energy levels without breaking the bank. It starts with how you eat Up your water intake. Drinking water is an instant energy boost. Add sliced...
The world we live in is increasingly fast-paced and we are all time poor. Here’s your fast-tracked guide to getting the most out of your day: Bite-sized chunks. Study in bite-sized chunks, for example short 10 or 20 minute bursts throughout...
Online studying. Where’s the subject teaching us how to do that? There’s no manual, no textbook and no specific way to do it. Over the past 10 years, two-and-a-half online degrees later, I have learnt that there some hard hurdles to overcome in...
It’s no secret that studying can feel daunting and overwhelming, especially if you weren’t quite expecting the mental toll. These feelings can often peak when the pressures of family and work are added on top of study, or when a major...
Online study is the perfect solution to fit in with my family situation. I will give you a bit of context: In the past four years, I have moved locations (not just houses but states) three times, changed employers three times and had the kids in...
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...
If the summer heat is draining your energy and motivation, then take a look at these seven simple ideas to get you over the line this session. Align your time, goals, and well-being with quick and simple hacks to make getting through the end of...
