Back To School... Again???

School can be a bitch. It's sometimes a hellhole with projects and assignments and we just can't wait to get out of that. 

It can be fun as well, with friends activities funny lecturers etc.. but back to school again for the second time? That in itself could be a bit intimidating. Apart from being almost a decade older(or more) than everyone else, your brain doesn't work the way it used to.

Yeah just imagine that times 21302103812 when you're older

It also costs as much as 2193081328 houses in 3rd world countries, especially if you're an international student. (read debt debt debt debt debt....)

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Despite all that however, if you can, you probably should consider getting a degree. Or Masters. Or Phd. Why? Why would anyone want to go through that torture again?

This is why:

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Enough said.

Kidding. Its not that bad BUT

Having worked random jobs here and there after leaving school with just a HSC equivalent I realised a few things:

• Unless you're crazy talented and making money from it, your options are limited. Veeeerrrrrry limited
• Unless you're an entrepreneur or have rich parents, you get paid minimum wage
• Your bosses will probably take advantage of the fact that you've got no qualifications to speak of and pay the bare minimum, especially in countries with no minimum wage laws. 
• cert < diploma < degree < masters < phd

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So back to school? Well worth it I'd say. I'd rather go through all that and have a bit more room to move career wise than to be stuck at the bottom for the rest of my life.  Adjusting takes a bit of time but with a bit of effort it's not that bad.

 

because he's cute

This one's just because it's funny

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xo
Pamela

The Internet

So recently, my internet died. As a matter of fact, my internet is still not functional at the time of writing this post. This has got me thinking though, what would life be without the internet? Lets face it, attending university is fine, but as of 2013 having access to the internet is basically a pre-requisite. With the use of the internet, university students are able to socialise, study and entertain themselves.

• Socialisation: It's safe to assume that the majority of tertiary students are accessing some form of social networking on a daily basis, whether it be Facebook, Twitter or the countless number of others. 

• Study: Every University or higher education provider is likely to have access to some form of "portal". Students are able to upload assignments, contact staff, retrieve course notes, lecture recordings, additional notes, and even homework! The internet also allows students to research deeper about topics within their current units. This allows them to develop a greater understanding of the course material, of which they otherwise wouldn't of developed.

• Entertainment: When you have spare time, need a break, or are just bored in general, the internet proves extremely useful. Whether it could be playing video games online, renting movies for streaming, watching user uploaded content on YouTube or even browsing news/image forums such a Reddit  9gag and 4chan, the entertainment provided by the internet is limitless. 

Now we must think to ourselves, what would our lives be without all of these services?

By the way I am using the internet via my phones wireless hotspot.

~ Johnson

Balancing Act

As university students, you could say that our time is 'precious' (read that in Gollum's voice). We have a lot of commitments such as studying for those pesky mid-terms or exams in general, assignments, work and having a social life. Even with all that going on, some lucky students even manage to sleep!

This is me towards the end of the semester

So how do we balance work/life/study? According to Career Lifestyle Journal, the key to juggling study, work and a social life is to be organized, disciplined and knowing your limits which begins with effective planning.

• Develop a study plan- Draw up a weekly study timetable. This can help you focus your time and be more organized. This has helped me immensely during final exam periods where the study load can get a bit overwhelming. Just make sure to stick to your plan.

• Manage your time and prioritize- Staying organized is one of the best ways to save time. One of the best ways to stay organized is having a diary or calendar where you can make notes and know exactly when certain assignments or assessments are due. Prioritizing tasks can also help with knowing which tasks are the most important. The one on top of the list should be the one you should focus most of your time into. 

• Choose a job that is flexible and fits in with your study pattern- If you are a working full-time student, make sure it fits in with your study pattern and you may want to consider part-time work as full-time study and full-time work is very challenging. Working more than 20-25 hours a week is not advisable as it can affect your studies. Although having a job while at uni can be occasionally challenging, it can boost your employability when you graduate. Working in your field or beneficial to your future career can also help with opening doors for you in your industry.

• Socialising/Getting support- Ensure you have enough time to relax, exercise and most importantly- sleep! Make sure you have enough time to spend time with your friends and family. I'm sure you do not want to spend all day studying or working! If you feel like you are struggling with balancing study/work/life, you can talk to your friends or family or someone in your university's Student Services. 

Read the full article at: http://www.careerslifestylejournal.com/work-life-balance-juggle-study-work-social-life/

There you have it! Tips on how to manage study/work/life. Good luck!

~Katrina 

Uni Library

We should have a bigger or more libraries.
In City Campus we have too small library.

At NorthRyde Campus, we have a big library but I have found some difficulties to find a seat during the exam period. Sometimes on normal days as well.

We should have more libraries. We should have a library for each different department of education.
Some of my friends from MQC told me that, the library at NorhRyde Campus is too far from some buildings in Uni. For example, Sydney Uni students have LAW LIBRARY, SCI-TECH LIBRARY and so on. They have enough places to study whenever they want.

We should have more available seats/places to study during the exam period. Many students are international students, most of them do not have appropriate quiet places to study at home.
If there are many libraries, it provides students more opportunities to study hard.





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