On the 26 of August the Pulse team celebrated Wear It Purple Day on campus. Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Still Me, Still Human....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the semester begins to speed up and your schedule starts to get jam packed, looking after ourselves can easily fall by the wayside. While it might seem like uni or work is taking up all your time, adding in activities to support your physical and mental health is super important. These activities can actually help you avoid burnout and stay productive as the semester goes on! Read on for our 5 tips on keeping...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve all experienced having a productive morning, you think you’re winning the day… and then it hits 2pm and you’re ready to tune out and scroll on Tik Tok for the next 3 hours. An afternoon slump is way too easy to give in to, but here’s 4 tips to push through, and make the most of your arvo. 1. Break your time up into smaller increments Sometimes it can feel like every task requires a massive...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s so good to be back on campus seeing everyone catching up with their uni friends, classmates, colleagues, and mentors. If you’re looking for somewhere to meet for your catch up, here are some great spots on campus! Deja Brew @dejabrewyou Deja Brew is the newest cafe on campus and is perfect for a quiet spot on a sunny day! Located behind Building 7, Deja Brew does delicious coffees and hot chocolates, along with some light lunch...
[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...