[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lectures are back, tutorials are underway, and it’s time to settle into the rhythm of daily uni life again. Sometimes it can take a few weeks to get into the swing of things, so here are 3 tips to help you on your way. 1. Get your textbooks Have you gotten your textbooks yet? It can definitely be hard to come to terms with paying for expensive textbooks, but getting them early in the semester is...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The first year at University can be overwhelming, exciting and all-consuming, but we have some tips from a 5th year UOW student to help you make the most of your time at UOW. ⠀ There's is SO much more to uni than just study. Get involved in clubs & societies, or volunteering. You'll meet amazing people and learn so much about yourself.⠀ ⠀ Things aren't meant to always be hard. If you need help, just ask....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s that pit in the stomach feeling when you know you have a big exam coming up but just sitting down to organise your study schedule is the most overwhelming part. Well, we are here to help! Here are 3 easy study tips you can implement today! Create a study space that works for you Grab a large cup of coffee or your favourite drink of choice and set out your table or desk. Maybe you...
These few tips will be sure to help kick start your time management journey and help you to become more productive. Time Blocking: Plan out every moment of your day in advance and dedicate specific times to do specific activities. Blocking out your day means you are not only scheduling in study but scheduling in your work and social time as well. Set Routines: Setting a morning and night-time routine is a great step...
Self-care is more than just relaxing from time to time and taking a break. Self-care is finding out what brings you peace and gratitude, calms your mind and soul, and brings a level of bliss to your sense of being. Self-care is determining what helps you and establishing a weekly routine encompassing those things to help enrich your life. Self-care is an individual experience, there is no one method that fits all. Take a...
Welcome to the Net Generation! In a digitalised population that tends to think of Google as a verb rather than an application. How students process information and learn on a daily basis relies heavily on mobile optimised devices! Pens and paper down please mobiles at the ready! This blog will explore the wonderful digital world of applications that have surged to the top as the best student based learning apps for mobile devices! So whether...
At some point during your university degree you’ve probably stayed up all night cramming for an exam or to finish an assignment that is due! It’s hard to fight the urge to leave all your course work until the last-minute and despite its prevalence on University campuses, cramming information is not the optimal way to study for your final exams! Spaced repetition Spaced repetition is the technique of taking information that you need to memorise...
We know that juggling study and time for yourself can be extremely hard and that finding the right balance between university and your social downtime is often more complicated than it sounds! Feeling stressed and anxious is often a typical response to being overwhelmed and under pressure, especially during peak study periods. While these feelings are common in high-pressure situations it is essential to know when you’re study load and university commitments might be weighing...
If you’re a University student, chances are you’ve heard of TED! The non-profit organisation is dedicated to sharing important information ideas and sparking meaningful conversations! Watching one or two of these might just be the game-changer that you are looking for! TEDs are huge for discovering new ideas, feeding curiosity, finding new ways of doing a host of exciting things, and engaging conversation on a range of thought-provoking topics in more ways than one! No matter...
The truth is you cannot actually manage your time! You can, however, you can manage the events in your life in relation to time. You may often wish that you had more time in your day, but the truth is you only get 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds in each and every day. So how exactly do we successfully manage the 24 hours we are given each day to the best of our...