Study Tips
A Guide to Exams
Studying is one of my least favourite things to do at university, however during this wonderful time period of exams we are in, it’s a must. It is time consuming, can be boring, stressful and a source of comparison to others. I have always found that the way I...
Favourites, University of Auckland edition!
Hello Hello! A bit of a light hearted post today, I’ll be sharing with you all my ‘favourite’ things, UoA edition! Favourite study spot: I’d like to say picnicking at Albert Park because that would be a great pun to start off this post. Unfortunately, my actual...
Just Another Manic Monday
What’s in my bag?!?
https://youtu.be/o4iqtKy277M Alright, I'll be the first to admit that neither of the girls in the thumbnail above are me. 😅 I couldn't get a nice photo of my bag as it was just a lumpy black shape sitting on the floor, so stock photos it is! Internally cringing at...
School’s In For Summer
Cecilia’s Declassified Exam Survival Guide.
In a blink of an eye, university exams are finished, and the year is over. Every time I open social media I’m bombarded with pictures of Year 13s celebrating last day of school and graduation. It seems like just yesterday we were the ones striking silly poses in...
The Final Weeks
Getting this email yesterday was slightly nerves inducing. With classes yet to end and exams yet to start, the thought of having to get ready to move out was definitely towards the back of the mind. Now it's an almost pleasant distraction from the revision I should...
Student course review:Fact or Fiction?
Hi everyone! This last half of the semester has gone by super fast, and I can't believe it's a month of uni, and then first year will be all over! I thought I might give you a rundown of the courses I'm taking this semester, which could be helpful for all you...
Conjoint Degrees: Yay or Nay Part 3.
https://youtu.be/bUu6V7ibRxc Ladies and gentleman! I present, the third and final part of this super short conjoint series! Personally, I really love my conjoint degree. Both maths/science and accounting (the only business-y course I did in high school) has always...
Conjoint degrees: Yay or Nay?
https://youtu.be/XekTg5x5kts What is up guys! I'm back again with another cringe cringe (but hopefully helpful 🤞) vlog 😅, this time talking about conjoint degrees. I remember at the start of the year it was a personal struggle deciding whether to do a conjoint or...
Fight or Flight
Hey guys…remember me? No? </3 Well, that’s okay we can get reacquainted today! 😊 Sorry for the inactivity, I’ve been a little busy lately and as I understand, so have you? With mocks coming up and exams looming, now may be be the time you’re feeling at your...
New Semester New Me
Going to university is not some small change in your life that doesn’t affect you at all. It is something that can completely reshape it and will hopefully set you up for the future. It is also something that is hard to prepare for until you are actually in that...
What even is study?
As my exam results have rolled in I begin to reminisce on all the things I did right and wrong. The study tips I saw on Facebook that I tried to use that just did not work for me and the strategies I developed myself that helped a lot. I have found that a study...
The ‘T’ word.
Exam Season Support
In some ways, exam period has felt rather anticlimactic, I think that's mostly down to luck with my timetable, but I haven't felt overly stressed (this time at least). I'm now on break as Thursday evening was my last exam (yes there are night-time exams - it's...
