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Dear first-year self: the study schedule

For the next three weeks, I’ll be sharing some life lessons that I wish I’d known in my first year of uni. Whilst we may be coming to the latter end of Semester 2, 2015 (how scary is that!?) – it’s NEVER too late to learn new skills or polish...

Capturing your favourite uni memories

Last time you were at the uni bar and used your phone camera to capture a moment of your life, did it not quite turnout how you would have liked? Here’s a guide to capturing your best uni memories with your phone.

Falling sick during session: top four survival tips

As per Murphy’s law, we often find ourselves feeling our worst when we really need to be at peak physical and mental fitness. If you find yourself bed ridden this session, follow my top four survival tips to get both your health and your...

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10 Tips for a distraction free study session

We’re into week four of the session now and for a lot of students the mid-session exams are looming. Even though I know I need to get some study done, there’s always so much other stuff that gets in the way – the dog throws up on the carpet...

Eating well on a student budget

When the demands of university life, work and family start to overwhelm us, often our diet is the first to suffer. Throw financial pressure into the mix, and for some students it can be a recipe for digestive disaster. Let’s look at some...

Group work etiquette

Most degrees these days encompass at least some element of group work; this form of learning allows a team to share a hefty workload whilst developing communication and interpersonal team work skills. Whilst the concept of dividing one assessment...

Keeping your wardrobe stylish on a student budget

It can be hard enough affording the basics of electricity, rent, travel and food when you’re on a limited student budget, so how do we keep our wardrobe stylish and on-trend without going into debt? Let’s look at some helpful tips to...

Tips for managing study with young children

Whether you’re an internal or distance education student, juggling the demands of a young family while studying is one of the greatest challenges you can face in your journey as a student. Here are four helpful tips to keep you on track with your...

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