Archive for November, 2010

Clubs and Societies at the University of Melbourne

Clubs and Societies at the University of Melbourne

I would have liked to start this article with a phrase like ‘I searched far and wide to find the University of Melbourne’s most interesting clubs and societies’, but truthfully all I did was get on the Student Union website’s ‘Clubs’ page and scroll down. As I scanned the full list, I discovered that while [...]

Virtual Touring University of Western Australia

Virtual Touring University of Western Australia

When we think of University, we all conjure up images of sprawling grassy greens, huge trees, old buildings with centuries of history in each of them, and old professors walking around smoking pipes. Well, you wouldn’t be far off with UWA going by the stereotype. The school itself is a maze of buildings and gardens, [...]

The University Diaries – Prankster

The University Diaries – Prankster

“But we are talking the fundamental laws of Physics here!” “Tom, don’t make me hurt you…” Jessica’s eyes narrowed as she and Tom walked out from their from their science lecture. The University air, filtering down the hallway, was about as fresh as a fish market and it was sweltering hot. Jessica lifted her hair [...]

Treasure Hunting @ Melbourne Uni

Treasure Hunting @ Melbourne Uni

One of my first accommodations was a studio apartment under SHA. For some reason, they decided to give me four sets of crockery and cutlery but only one chair. While it was a cereal box of an apartment, I still had Chris over fairly often. He was an old friend from Malaysia who didn’t know [...]

The University Diaries – The Failed Assignment

The University Diaries – The Failed Assignment

“This cannot be my assignment.” It was the first thing I thought as I looked down at the crisp white sheets marked with flowing red ink dripping like blood welts. The capital F stood out like a sentence against the pages. How could I have failed this assignment, I spent a good week on it. [...]

5 Amazing Courses @ University of Queensland

5 Amazing Courses @ University of Queensland

As an Arts student at the University of Queensland (majoring in English Literature and Film & Television), I feel needlessly lucky, as if I’ve unwittingly beaten some sort of system: I have classes three days a week, all of which consist of reading books and talking about them, or watching movies and talking about them. [...]

Online Lectures vs Attending Lectures – The Pros & Cons

Online Lectures vs Attending Lectures – The Pros & Cons

In some university courses, the lecturers really want to take care of you and make sure you don’t miss a second of the sweet learning. They film the lecture of the week and then post a link on the internet, so you can log on and watch it at home. They do this in case [...]

UNSW Oktober Fest & Night Life: Party Central

UNSW Oktober Fest & Night Life: Party Central

As a first year Uni student you’ll be bombarded with opportunities to extend your social network. Pub crawls, themed parties, booze cruises – UNSW has the lot, so which ones are most worth your while? The previously socially awkward Albert Khouri lets you in on one uni party you can’t miss as a UNSW student [...]

Introduction into the crazy campus life at Adelaide Uni!

Introduction into the crazy campus life at Adelaide Uni!

When you first go to Adelaide University on the Monday of O’Week, you’re led to believe that Adelaide is a prestigious University, with excellent lecturers and research programmes that stand out from the rest of the uni’s in South Australia. What they fail to tell you is that the social life is AWESOME and that [...]

The Student Look – The hottest trends around campus

The Student Look – The hottest trends around campus

Have we stepped back in time or is the world going mad? Students everywhere are saying goodbye to the modern life to embrace vintage jumpers, shoes, bags and accessories. While it seems odd, it actually makes sense. A casual job at the local bakery doesn’t exactly afford Gucci and Prada. Strapped for cash students often [...]