Getting Older, And How I’m Dealing With It

Getting Older, And How I’m Dealing With It

About a month ago, I turned the big two-one. I had a wonderful party with all my family (we weren’t in Auckland, don’t worry; no COVID violations here) and a lovely weekend away with my parents and brothers. I even made my own birthday cake. No one ever...
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things

These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things

Sometimes, University gets overwhelming. Don’t get me wrong – I love studying, and I’m passionate about what I do, but there are times where I just feel totally swamped. At Uni, not only do you have to study, you also have to maintain your life. Now...
How To Deal With A Difficult Course

How To Deal With A Difficult Course

To an extent, every course is difficult. They all involve understanding new concepts and learning new skills, so there’s always going to be an element of struggle. But, sometimes the learning curve feels more like Everest. Sometimes you don’t click with a...
The Best Places To Study On Campus

The Best Places To Study On Campus

Oh, joyous memories of studying among people, instead of inside these four walls! Nothing will help you stay focused like the perfect study spot. It can be really hard to study in your room, with all your distractions. Your brain thinks of it as the place where you...
Let’s Get Physical! Ways To Stay Active At Uni

Let’s Get Physical! Ways To Stay Active At Uni

As you become more independent, it’s important to maintain a healthy relationship with physical exercise. Lots of us played sports or had PE classes at school to make sure we were active – not me, but some people. (The closest I came to playing sports was...