Learning a new skill or how to do something is a great new year's resolution! Picking up a sport or an instrument during the new year is something that's definitely worth investing in as it will teach you many things apart from the actual skill itself. Although it can be [...]
Extracurricular activities come in all shapes and sizes and it’s a great goal to be more involved in the clubs and activities at your school or university. If you’ve never done any extracurriculars before, this can be quite daunting. Despite this, we all know getting involved is a great way [...]
‘A whole new worrrllllddd, don’t you dare close your eyes, a magic place filled with homework, and now that I’m here, it’s crystal clear that I know nothing and I am so screwedddd!’ – sing to the Aladdin theme song. Congrats! You got through your exams, got your ATAR and [...]
Living with your family has its benefits but there comes a time in everyone’s life when they have to leave the nest. For some people, this can happen if you need to move away in order to study at university. This can be intimidating, especially if you’re also in an [...]
If Commencement Speeches should achieve anything, it is to inspire you; to motivate you; and to drive you to go out into the world and be the best person you were destined to be. It’s purpose is to teach you what success in the real world truly means from those [...]
Completing your HSC can be a stressful time. Keeping on top of all your grades to achieve the ATAR score you need to get into university course you wish can seem like a daunting experience, and sometimes it can get the better of us. If you’re bummed out because you [...]
Top 10 gap year holiday destinations: ideas for fun in the sun! For many of us, choosing the right degree can be difficult. Going straight from year 12 to university can be quite daunting too. So, some people take a gap year to sort out their life or just have [...]
Studying can be really stressful at times – at both high school and university. Sometimes the stress of studying and other life events can impact on your mental health. This can often also work the other way around, and your mental health can impact on your study. There are many types [...]
University is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and make industry connections. However, getting into and choosing a university can seem like an overwhelming and impossible task at times. Even though year 12 entry is the most common form of uni admission, there are a variety [...]
Ah note taking – an essential university survival skill. Most of you will find that you are faced with 1 – 2 hour (heaven forbid 3 hour!) lectures which you are required to attend, pay attention to AND take notes on – don’t want much do they haha? Nobody panic [...]
