tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20846759997799131162024-02-22T17:57:21.462+11:00New to DeakinAre you a new student and wondering what life at Deakin is really like? Then what better way than to hear about it from other senior students? This blog is written by senior Deakin students who have been there, done that. Read all about what they have to say so when you come to Deakin, life is just that little bit easier.Deakin bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991452488733496744noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-29374346253007402572013-04-30T18:40:00.001+10:002013-04-30T18:40:03.400+10:00Stressed? Anxious? Everything will be ok!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />-By <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08435385214726737888" target="_blank">Erzsebet</a><br /><br />There are many things in life that make us feel stressed, confused and insecure. I know, as a sufferer of mental health issues, that these can all become too much and it can certainly bring me down. The below is an account of me handling and resolving a tricky study situation in Trimester 3.<br /> <br />I remember, it was a Wednesday evening and I had been studying hard; so decided it was high time I finished up for the day and head to bed. I didn't retain too much information but knew that I will be able to revisit all that I had learnt in the morning. The next day, I awoke to find that my unit had vanished on <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/dso">CloudDeakin</a>. Is this for real or was I imagining things? Shockingly, it wasn’t just a dream. It was real!!!<br /><br />What was I to do? Should I leave my enrolment the way it is and dwell on the negative that I just wouldn't be able to take this unit in this trimester? No way. So first step: checked my <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/studentconnect">StudentConnect </a>as it could have just been an error on <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/dso">CloudDeakin. </a>It was a good thing I checked because somehow I was removed from the unit! It told me that the enrolment quota had been reached?! What?! How?! I was the first person to enrol in this unit the day it was listed as being available in Trimester 3 so this was just not possible.<br /><br />I was so overwhelmed, almost in tears and unsure of what I must have done to have this happen. I did not want to give up hope as I knew if I took the initiative to enquire further, it will all sort itself out. It may not happen straightaway but it will happen. So step two: I contacted my S<a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/staff/index.php#content">tudent Adviser </a>. She has always been so supportive of me and understood my problem and advised me to contact the Unit Chair. It made me feel a lot better to hear her kind and understanding words but unfortunately the Unit Chair could not be contacted either via phone or email because there had been a system failure. My anxiety just hit the roof!<br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just had no idea what more I could do except con</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">tact my <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/services/disability/contact-drc.php">Disability Liaison Officer</a>. She gave me additional tips on what I could do to ensure I don't fall behind. <br /><br />It was the end of the week and I was so anxious. However, I cannot express in words how much difference it made to know that at Deakin I had all the support measures in place.<br /><br />Thankfully because of the intervention and correspondence with my Unit Chair, DLO and Student Adviser, everything had worked out and by Monday, my enrolment was all rectified! <br /><br />Moral of the story? Don't be afraid to ask for all the help you need. Deakin University staff are always willing to support you to the best of their abilities. In the end, it's all up to YOU. I could have just left it and enrolled in the unit next year if I wanted to. But my determination and strength to do well and continue my studies really paid off. I am glad to be back in full swing! </span>Erzsebethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08435385214726737888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-62504078920221284162013-02-15T17:06:00.002+11:002013-02-15T17:06:25.047+11:00How a study tour will benefit your degree<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-By </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/14050422049073463241" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Troy</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As 2012 comes to a close I've been reflecting on what an amazing year I've had through my global experiences at Deakin. You may remember earlier in the year I <a href="http://newtodeakin.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/landing-in-england-culture-shock.html" target="_blank">travelled to Exeter in South West England</a> for a semester abroad and blogged about some of the challenges and discoveries I made.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm still reaping the benefits nearly six months after coming home to Melbourne. Whilst abroad, I wrote and produced new work, made new friends across the globe (who I regularly Skype now), drank espresso in Venice and had creme brulee in Paris. In October I produced a show for the </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stuckintransit)"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Melbourne Fringe Festival </span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">which was a direct influence from the exchange project and 2013 is already looking productive with new projects inspired from my time away.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, a semester abroad is a big commitment and sometimes financial, personal or time contraints may impact on a student's ability to pack up and move away for such a long amount of time.<br /><br />So another option that's worth considering is an International Study Tour. I've been lucky to have just returned from two and a half weeks in Japan on a </span><a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/current-students/study-tour/animation.php"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Graphic Design, Animation and Video Games study tour</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, which is facilitated through the Faculty of Arts and Education.<br /><br />As a professional and creative writing major, I was not sure that I was even eligible however after checking the unit handbook I saw that any arts student could apply - And so I did, attended a brief interview, crossed my fingers and toes and got confirmation in September.<br /><br />In mid November I boarded a plane for Tokyo with 17 other students and spent the next 14 days running on pure adrenaline. Japan is like nothing I've ever experienced and I daresay perhaps the best place I've travelled to.<br /></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The benefits of a structured academic study program meant that we were up and out the door every morning to see, taste and experience as much as possible. This included tours of the </span><a href="http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Studio Ghibli Museum</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://www.marza.com/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marza Animation Studio </span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and the </span><a href="http://www.2121designsight.jp/en/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">21-21 Gallery in Tokyo,</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> the </span><a href="http://www.kyotomm.jp/english/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Manga Museum</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3931.html"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nishiki market</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in Kyoto and of course ancient temples and gardens in all three cities.<br /><br />All up we visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Nara and spent a decent amount of time in each city. Culturally, Japan was so different: food is ordered via touch screens, it's taboo to talk or eat on the subways and its also the cleanest place I've ever been to as well.<br /><br />What was extremely exciting was the opportunities to spend time with the local Japanese students. We were welcomed to several different universities whom Deakin is building strong relationships with. At </span><a href="http://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/english2/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ryukoko University</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in Kyoto we met lively students who were working on their English and were keen to learn about Australia and our culture. It was interesting to observe the cultural similarites and differences and they showed us around the city on our free day.<br /> </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqP6-ffxObD4RVg90B_6P1STHp12ADuhvL-TgMTnmLlEoPR6ibeRakCqKwjG0XHe9pERElqwfo6Dj1M9G4xxaO3YKX2_F2p_f3e6XTPdZEc31TemELxLIIb-NpMRxG67F7REYpBe7V1_A/s1600/DSCN4671.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqP6-ffxObD4RVg90B_6P1STHp12ADuhvL-TgMTnmLlEoPR6ibeRakCqKwjG0XHe9pERElqwfo6Dj1M9G4xxaO3YKX2_F2p_f3e6XTPdZEc31TemELxLIIb-NpMRxG67F7REYpBe7V1_A/s320/DSCN4671.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Deakin and KUAD Students from the Animation Workshops</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the </span><a href="http://www.kyoto-art.ac.jp/en/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kyoto University of Art and Design (KUAD)</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> we participated in a two day, 2D cell animation workshop, whereby we conceptualised character artwork and then proceeded to animate them the following day. I think we were all challenged by the language barrier and the work itself and so had to be creative in our problem solving and finding ways to communicate with these students, who were much more quiet and shy.<br /><br />All of these experiences are so unique I think I will remember and draw on them for a very long time.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQDh-84pYsnker8S6lH35IO-X5KlRmYasbL7Uh3Pg5ywGf1wA8IUWts0RpfUbuY2DEdTgFfyXHgtH4Be718RREsE6MOdaqTgmOzAjJ2JhpQrRho3wWke4GndWne-lIkHSu7AlSKBVenw/s1600/DSCN4629.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQDh-84pYsnker8S6lH35IO-X5KlRmYasbL7Uh3Pg5ywGf1wA8IUWts0RpfUbuY2DEdTgFfyXHgtH4Be718RREsE6MOdaqTgmOzAjJ2JhpQrRho3wWke4GndWne-lIkHSu7AlSKBVenw/s200/DSCN4629.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Japanese Maple in Kyoto</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We landed in Melbourne on December 1st exhausted but content, yet the work does not stop here. One of the best things about the trip is that we all now have to produce creative projects which are informed by our time in Japan.<br /><br />We held a presentation evening in Kyoto where everyone's ideas were discussed, which were specific to our craft; animation, to wood carvings to plush toy design, I reckon the results are going to be really interesting and will be on display in a special exhibition at the Phoenix Gallery in March next year.<br /><br />I hope this gives you guys some insight into the trip, and I highly recommend going into the </span><a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/study-options-and-pathways/global-study-opportunities"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Study Abroad Office </span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ASAP and investigate if you can have some global experiences of your own, whether it be an exchange program or a shorter intensive study tour!<br /><br /><br />Happy travelling!</span>Troyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14050422049073463241noreply@blogger.com1Tokyo, Japan35.6894875 139.691706435.483143999999996 139.3758494 35.895831 140.00756339999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-49587402884024329412012-12-07T16:08:00.004+11:002012-12-07T16:08:50.760+11:00One step at a time<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-By <a href="https://plus.google.com/108051183106893683850/posts">Aretha Zhen</a> <br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This blog is for my fellow university students who feel unsure about their future</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today officially marks the start of my final step of university life. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And I already have issues with my confidence and hopes of the future... another rejection letter came into my inbox… IT SCREAMS 'BIG FAT FAILURE' IN MY HEAD... and yep, it worries me a lot. <br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is it just my feeling ? Or the constant stream of rejection letters is a sign that I truly am a failure?</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I digress...</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dinner was lonely, and I did not feel like eating anything. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But I had already made eggs </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with rice. I don't know if I’m hungry or not at the moment. Well even if I am not hungry, I still need to eat something in order to survive yet another hopeless day.</span><div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />One step at a time. Once, twice, or maybe many times - we have been told about this. Take slow, steady steps. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But in my current situation as a university student, I keep wondering how to take one step at a time when everything around me is in chaos.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br />I used to think that university life would be a definite path towards future. Just like in a novel or a movie, we go to university, graduate and along will come the job.<br /><br />But the reality is not like that. We study hard, gain good marks, but still it’s hard to find a job that we want or for that matter, any job. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />When I started uni as a mature aged student I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t be able to craft a suitable essay. Now, I can’t say I’ve got it all covered, but there is a marvellous booklet that Deakin distributes called <i>Guide to assignment writing and referencing</i>. So when I had to write my first essay I kept this handy booklet beside me.</span><br /><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Guide has advice and information on how to take notes, how to quote, use of language and style, and my favourite, referencing. Thanks to this information I’ve been able to write and submit essays that are acceptable according to the university’s standards. If you haven't got a copy of the Guide, you can access one online at the <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/assets/resources/study-support/study-skills/assign-ref.pdf" target="_blank">Study Skills website</a>. </span></div>
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Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943821526623020357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-24360937744405950682012-11-13T16:46:00.000+11:002012-11-15T12:35:40.457+11:00Coming to university alone? Don't be afraid!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- By <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08435385214726737888" target="_blank">Erzsebet</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we were children, most of us went to Kindergarten before stepping into the big wide world of primary school. Although we would have been too young to remember what we did at that age, but whether we liked it or not, more often than not we found that the friendships we made at Kindergarten were no longer to be seen after we enter Prep. Entering a whole new world with several other young children around the same age as us sharing new life experiences. I remember starting school and knowing nobody. I can imagine what I would have felt: alone and lost. Reflecting on the years after Prep, I remember new girls coming and old ones leaving. I established a fairly good friendship with some of these girls but sadly, some of them had left before we reached the beginning of our secondary school days. I was fortunate in my educational journey to go to the same school for at least 75% of my school days.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three years ago, I was in year 11. I was studying my Victorian Certificate of Education via distance education as I was too unwell to go to a mainstream educational setting. Despite there were teachers to guide you, and social networking chats, it was a really lonely experience after what I was used to! Looking back at it though, it was just what I needed. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A lot of people I know go to university straight after they finish high school, others spend several years working before going back to pursue further studies. Many returning to study after several years have told me, and I am sure this is the case for some of you too, that you are coming to another phase in your life all on your own. You may not necessarily know anyone. It is really scary at first but I think you can get through it. If I could survive on my own to finish my high school days and two other tertiary qualifications alone, I know you can do it too! </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coming back to study on campus was a real challenge but you know what? It is what you make of it! To ease your transition, go to orientation, you will meet people from your course or similar courses; you can meet people of all backgrounds at events that you probably never would go to under normal circumstances. You can even meet others from the different campuses! Go onto the universities Facebook page, introduce yourself; I am sure there will be other students who are just like you! You could always go to a DUSA event, and may even make a friend or two for life! The photo I have attached is of me with a friend that I made almost a year ago at a DUSA event! Ever since, we have been quite close despite the campus difference! So my advice: don't be afraid, just get out there, talk and meet people!!</span></div>
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Erzsebethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08435385214726737888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-64518072293233017682012-08-10T15:02:00.000+10:002012-08-10T15:02:29.566+10:00Friends: adding that extra zing to university life<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Ann yeoung! <br />Konichiwa! <br />Xin chao! <br />Ni hao! <br />Bonjour!<br />Ciao! <br />Hola! </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, I think you get the gist by now. Those are just some of the "Hello"s of the world that I have learned so far in this journey called 'life'. The most awesome part about that is, I learned all of them from a bunch of amazing people that I had the privilege of meeting while at University. <br /><br />If you're like me then you'll know that being so far away from home can really tear you apart, and that feeling can sometimes make the university experience much more daunting than it already is. I remember being so excited that I would start packing my luggage 1-2 weeks prior to the end of the semester (and this is coming from one person who hates packing with a passion!) And I did all of that just so I could board the next flight home as soon as the semester break begins. <br /><br />But of course, this does not mean that I hated my time at university. I loved it and I am so grateful that I was given the opportunity to chase my dreams. I am also grateful for the people that I've met along the way, and they are the reason behind my writing today. Being away from home and family meant leaving my bubble world and stepping out of my comfort zone. And the further away I was, the more desperately I wanted to keep my family close. Yes, there is a never-ending list of ways I can communicate with my family but it isn't the same as being "home". And it was times like these that friends played an even bigger role in my life. They became my comfort zone and my family while I was miles away from mine. Their presence added that extra zing factor to my achievements at Deakin University. <br /><br />So here's ONE tiny advice I'm sharing with you today about surviving university life, especially if you're far away from home. Establish positive and meaningful friendships with those around you. The next time you're early for a lecture or tutorial, sit next to someone and say, "Hello". Chances are they will say "Hello" back! And by the end of the semester, you might have just extended your knowledge with a few new languages. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's a song that I would listen to on repeat for days when I'd feel extra homesick. A beautiful song performed by one of my favourite artists and from my favourite cartoon show. Don't judge me, but I still love my cartoons. Haha! <br /><br />What are your tips to surviving life at university? Share it with me and everyone else in the comments section below =) <br /><br />xx Karen</span>KareNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04707155325813440624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-22700651461379329932012-08-03T13:47:00.000+10:002012-08-03T13:55:27.902+10:00Shop till you drop<style>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Forever New was the first place I shopped since I needed a dress for a party, and honestly I had never shopped for party wear before; this was my first time which made it even more exciting. Till date it’s my favorite shopping destination. There is never something that you won’t like at Forever New. My cousin for her 18th actually bought everything the mannequin was wearing, because it gave her a complete look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But ‘complete looks’ do cost a fortune and for me shopping at Forever New won’t be on a daily basis. <br /><br />As I started getting used to the place, K-Mart and Coles, came to my rescue. I can shop for all my necessities from toothbrushes to make-up from Coles.And K-Mart of course is from where I get my basic T’s, singlets and even sandals. And not to forget jumpers from Coles, which are really warm and stylish as well, as I purchased one yesterday.<br /><br />Let’s not forget shoes; well I still am aghast as I turn into every corner and there’s a shoe shop with sparkling shoes which look gorgeous from afar, but untouchable for me at this time of the year, but on sales days and especially on Boxing Day, it’s all mine. Boxing Day for example is a great way to shop from stores you have never shopped from before. On Boxing Day last year, I shopped from Myers, Just Jeans, Rubi Shoes, and Bardot - shops I could never think of shopping at on a daily basis, since I had just got a job and I didn’t want to burn a hole in my pocket. These brands were actually my incentive to work even harder. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the end of the day it doesn’t matter where you shop from, it doesn’t matter whether you paid 10 dollars or 30 dollars for the same item, all that matters is whether you feel good in what you wear. Its not about following fashion, it’s about how you can make a simple item like a tee and a pair of jeans into something fashionable that you feel proud of. I believe fashion is not about following the latest trends but what you feel comfortable in. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hmmm well my beloved readers, hello! Please don’t be surprised with the stupid arguments I put up there. Those dialogues happened between me and my friends approximately a year ago, a time when we used to have arguments regularly. However, it only made me realize that although my friend and I may come from the same country but we indeed have different tastes. Well, that's why this post is called - life as we know it. Life could be kind and life could be bad too.<br /><br />Coming to Australia as an international student, I'm sure a lot of you would have found out that Melbourne might be very different from your home country. It could be a lot bigger or a lot smaller. But all of this just makes me realize that studying in a different place is a new challenge. And the biggest challenge that possibly confronts us all is the difference in opinion and culture. <br /><br />Getting back to the stupid dialogue I put up there, made me realize that everyone is different. No matter where we end up in the future- whether here in Australia or back in home countries or even some other planet (hehe..just joking. Sure thing not another planet, unless we are the crew of Star Trek, which I think will be quite cool:D), we will have a clash of opinion with others. All we need to remember is that everyone is different. So just be yourself, embrace what life offers you and get back every time life wants to beat you down. Just remember, life itself is one great big adventure! That’s why this life is the life as we know it!<br /><br />As for my life at Deakin, the first time I came here I just went - oh My God! The term was very hectic as I had put a lot on my plate and I was going crazy trying to cope up with everything. I was stressed out and I knew that I needed help so I come to </span><a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/studentlife/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Student Life</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - the absolutely magical place where we can find out any information we need. From them, I found out that Deakin has a special service for international students called </span><a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/international/index.php"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ISS - International Student Service Support</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Just fix up an appointment with the ISS office and tell them your difficulties.Trust me, speaking to them really helps! <br /><br />Up till today, Australia has been treating me well and I believe it will do so in the future. I try my best to enjoy every single moment of my student life here and am trying to make the most out of it. We international students, being away from family, can keep quite busy with either work or studies. But try to find time to spend with friends, and obviously, time to visit and explore this beautiful continent. Never forget, wherever you are now or in the future, keep trusting yourself, make new friends, and enjoy your life!<br /><br /><br />Cheerio</span> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17934356605642400029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-2247734984771422582012-07-16T17:27:00.000+10:002012-12-05T20:56:37.880+11:00Do you want to get on the right foot in your studies? Why not get to know your tutors/lecturers?<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-By <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08435385214726737888" target="_blank">Erzsebet</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can you remember your years at school? You may recall you had one teacher for each subject, am I right? I remember every year the dreaded fear I had before going back to school and not having a teacher that I have worked well with or that I liked. At uni, we have a different system. We have a tutor and lecturer for each class we undertake to help us better understand our work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What you need to know about share houses is that every house is different, so whether you are moving into a share house for the first time or whether it's just a transfer from one to another, what you need to realise is that the difference between a good and a bad shared house experience is the people. Now there is nothing you can do that will guarantee awesome housemates. It's basically a luck thing, except maybe moving in with friends. But the following tips that I'm going to give will help in living with awesome and not-so-awesome housemates. <br /><br />Tip No. 1: Chocolate is a huge commodity within the share house community (especially with girls). It can gain you favours such as lifts to town and it can subdue the anger of a fellow housemate. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WARNING!! Keep chocolate out of reach from housemates or it will disappear without a trace.<br /><br />Tip No.2: Hot water is essential for a good shower as we know; the trick is having one of the first showers of the day so that it doesn’t run out part way through your steaming hot shower and leave you screaming like a girl who has seen a gigantic spider.<br /><br />Tip No.3: Having a sound system or earmuffs is useful as walls within share houses are not usually very thick and you never know what you might overhear from the rooms around you; there are just some things that were never meant to be overheard.... <br /><br />Tip No.4: Following on from tip No.3 there are some signs that are put up on doors as warnings of not to enter unless you want to completely destroy your life as you know it (if you are not sure though it's best just to knock first before entering). They are:</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-By </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/07570262935406412419"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jayne</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had tried to contact the mature age club listed on the </span><a href="http://dusa.org.au/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DUSA website</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> without success. It turns out that the committee members of that club had finished their studies leaving the club somewhat alone and unloved. I was extremely frustrated with this, so I began to entertain the somewhat crazy and delusional idea of starting my group. I’d started a group once in another life-so why not? Why not indeed. Oh no reason at all...other than the small fact of being a full time student and single parent with a gazillion other responsibilities. Hmm. Maybe not such a great idea, the sensible side of my brain reasoned. However, as ever, the more impulsive side raged against Ms Sensible and the seed was sown. Being somewhat lazy, a notoriously adept procrastinator who never actually gets many of her ‘brilliant’ ideas off the ground; I typically did nothing with it...*rollseyes at self*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-By </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15405560860575185769"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jo </span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Results are usually a relief, they arrive, you got what you wanted, sometimes more and sometimes less, but it usually means you can tick those units off your course and sigh happily that you’re still on track. <br /><br />That’s how it usually goes for me, until trimester one last year. Of the four units I had taken that trimester I had completed three of the optional assignments, but the fourth one remains on my hard drive to this day, approximately a day away from finished but totally useless to me. I went into the exam knowing a pass would be very hard to come by – but not turning up to the exam would have made me feel worse. <br /><br />I chose to sign up to receive my results by SMS. <br /><br />I paced the house from 4 pm. <br /><br />I held my mobile in my hands from 5 pm. <br /><br />I stopped pacing at 5.40pm when the message tone sounded. <br /><br />Here’s where I would normally open the message as quickly as possible and announce my results to my family and then share by email with fellow students. <br /><br />But I sat. <br /><br />I starred at the message preview in the lock screen of my mobile phone. <br /><br />I waited, but I wasn’t sure for what. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a certain last minute hope that is hard to give in to. After some time passed I concluded that the marks were there and as they weren’t going to change I had to be brave and look. <br /><br />There were three credits that I was happy with and one dreaded ‘N’. <br /><br />I sat and starred some more. <br /><br />Perhaps I should have gone to my lecturers and told them about the intense semester I had endured and the house move, and my physical health problems, but I hadn’t, thinking I could never fail. <br /><br />Then I went into denial. I sent an email to the unit chair, one to my lecturer to see if they had got it wrong (after all it was the only logical explanation). <br /><br />Then I went into meltdown. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This unit was a pre-requisite for a unit in trimester two, and for a unit the following year. I had effectively added another year onto my degree not to mention the extra fee for when I repeated the unit (back then I didn’t know the textbook would be updated by the following year so on a very tight budget I was going to need another textbook too). <br /><br />All these thoughts kept leading me back to that assignment I’d missed. I kept comparing my results with that of my friends – how come they passed and I didn’t? Was I not as intelligent as them? Was it a cosmic sign that the powers that be felt I shouldn’t be in this course? Was it karma for lying to my mother in the 90s? <br /><br />Then the tears and self-pity moved in and decided we should be roommates for the next week or so. <br /><br />I didn’t access </span><a href="http://dusa.org.au/pages/support/advocacy"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Student Advocacy (through DUSA)</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> which is available free to all students, and which I should've accessed. I felt I deserved the ‘N’ like I’d deserved all my other marks. I had failed a unit and my pride and my ego were suffering from severe bruising! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am waiting for that special day - the day we all look forward to! I can already visualise myself standing in a line waiting for my name to be called and then being crowned a graduate! At that moment, I will think about the first day when I started my degree at Deakin, I will think about the struggles and difficulties I faced, I will think about the hardships and the trials I went through, I will think about the sleepless nights I had, and I will smile with a tear in my eye, and say, ‘Well done Ryan, it was worth it!’</span></div>Ryan Dsouzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16874943884381930063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-45525641615240287172012-06-20T16:47:00.001+10:002012-06-20T16:48:43.423+10:00Eating on a budget<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-By </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/11943821526623020357" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jodi</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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trimester at Deakin (and might be sitting exams now), I hope you’ve all had a blast. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Most of you would have had to purchase textbooks
and new stationary, which would have put a major dent in your budget. Paid for parking
permits, lunches, as well as hanging out with your new mates and spending some
cash. Have some of you come to the sudden realization that you need more cash,
a part time job, and have no idea where to start?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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provides a service called Jobshop! The title really speaks for itself. The
staff there makes finding a job much easier, especially if you haven’t had to
look for a job yourself before. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jobshop is also available online, just go to <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/jobshop">http://www.deakin.edu.au/jobshop</a>
and log in with your Deakin username to access all their services.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When I headed off to Uni after High School
I’d never had a job or even attempted writing a resume, and I realized I had no
real savings apart from some money I got for my eighteenth. That’s when I
stumbled across Jobshop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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help me perfect a resume as well as helped me browse for some jobs. I’m so glad
that I did it too, as now I have a part-time and casual job, which just makes
costs for Uni and other essentials so much less stressful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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job head into Jobshop on your campus today, or simply log on online. And best of luck for your exams!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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After finishing my second year at Deakin, and almost finishing a major in accounting for my undergraduate Commerce degree, I wasn't sure about what other majors I could take/ or was interested in for the remaining one year of the course. Also, I didn't have much hope for a course transfer since my first attempt at doing so at the end of Year one had failed. As the requirement for <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/enrolment/course-transfer.php" target="_blank">course transfers</a> is average Distinction (70%), I knew my application would be rejected since my average was about 69%. </div>
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However, I could not resist applying for a second time. I really wanted to transfer to something that was of more interest to me – <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/courses/course.php?course=D338&version=1&year=2012&keywords=d338" target="_blank">Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)/Bachelor of Commerce</a>, where I could major in History and Accounting. As I had studied VCE History in high school and enjoyed it, I knew that studying History will not only give me a broader perspective on things, but I could choose a career of my liking at the end of the course. As a result, I put in my best effort to fill out the personal statement to persuade Deakin to allow me to change my course. </div>
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After a long waiting period of two months for the result of my application for course transfer, I was delighted to know that my application was approved. Indeed it was a brave and big decision for me, when I thought about the options of my future career in Hong Kong- my home country. In Hong Kong, Arts, especially History is not a popular subject. Parents don't really look upon it favourably and there is lack of opportunity for Arts students to get into high paying jobs. Luckily, my parents support me in my choice of pursuing History and so I haven't encountered as many difficulties as others. </div>
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Now I enjoy my current course and have also discovered some new hobbies, such as creative writing and literature. I believe that it is better to study a subject that I am interested in and build opportunities in that field rather than securing a high paying career that I may not enjoy. Now I hope to be into publishing, museums or maybe even becoming a historian. I know what I want my future to look like. My tip for you: if you are still not sure and just pondering about whether your course is right for you, I suggest you go and meet a <a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/accept-your-offer/course-advisers.php" target="_blank">course adviser in your faculty</a> or<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_461233644"> </a><a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/services/careers/plan/counselling.php" target="_blank">career counsellors in Jobshop</a>. They are really helpful and knowledgeable staff who can help you in planning a great career. </div>Sui On Tanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611685308631424009noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-67220596369657794202012-05-21T12:10:00.002+10:002012-05-21T12:10:42.918+10:00How not to be eaten by a lion (or how to pass sneaky exams)-<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">By </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/01156725125881413149" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Chelsea</a><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are three types of exam which students most commonly underestimate for difficulty:</span><br />
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in telling the difference between the weak and the strong. As students, you can either be the
unsuspecting Gazelle (or buffalo) that gets picked off or you can be the
prepared Gazelle who survives another day.
While all exam formats can be equally hard in their own way, they do
require different strategies to succeed.
This post will give you a few tips on how to prepare for the most
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answer on the exam paper – how stupid are these lecturers? That has to be the easiest exam to take
right? Unfortunately this is one big
lie usually manufactured by students trying to justify one more beer in the bar
before going home to study (or letting you go home to study). Just like a well-fed lion, a good MCQ exam is designed to separate the weak students (who rely on multi-guess) from the strong. So when studying for this type
of exam, do pay attention to the details; it won’t be enough to understand the
general gist of a topic. Also you need
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<li><b>Double negatives </b>– Watch out for these as two
negatives make a positive which will completely change the context of the
question.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li><b>‘Not true’ questions</b> – Make sure you don’t
select the first answer you see that is ‘correct’ when the questions wants you
to choose the answer that is ‘not correct’<o:p></o:p></li>
<li><b>‘Best answer’ questions</b> – these questions are
mean because usually a few of the answers are ‘almost’ right but the correct
answer is ‘the most’ right – know your details!<o:p></o:p></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>50/50</b> – often the question is designed so most
students can eliminate some of the responses immediately and are left with two
responses that appear right. The problem
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Another exam which sounds promising
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he/she know you have the text book and google at home? Definitely time for another beer in the pub
when you have a take home exam… Put down that glass now!
This form of exam usually makes me shudder, I would rather take on a
lion than do another take home exam. You need to imagine doing
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research, so concentrate on keeping up to date with class readings and
lectures. You won’t have time to read
articles, text chapters or listen to lectures when you get the exam and a take
home exam is usually about applying the knowledge that you have acquired. So the best way to prepare is to acquire all
the knowledge in the lead up to the take home exam and then focus on applying
it correctly when you get the exam. </span><o:p></o:p></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Schedule your life to allow the maximum time
possible to work on the exam. This is
not an exam that will take 2 hours to complete or maybe 3 if you watch TV at
the same time. This is an assignment
troops and you will need discipline and focus to succeed!</span><o:p></o:p></li>
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theme here: exams that lull you into a
false sense of security only to kick (or bite) the bottom of any unprepared
student. Open book exams are no
different. Usually these types of exams
are used in subjects like Law where it is less important to “know” the answer
and more important to “know how to find and apply” the answer. This usually means that there is a massive
amount of information that you will need to sort through … without the help of
Google… then you have to apply the information correctly. SO! Don’t expect that you can just turn up to
your exam with the text book and check the index – you will spend most of the
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<li>Once you have your notes you need to practise finding the answers. The best way to do this is to use practise questions – old exams if available, tutorial questions, study guide questions or at worst – make up your own questions. Have a crack at finding the right answer and applying it in the time limit you would be allowed in your exam. You may find the first couple of times you try that you run out of time, but you will get faster – and better to learn that you grossly overestimated your ability when studying than in the exam itself. Nerdy? Sure! But here is a little African Proverb to get you motivated ...</li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I haven’t read today’s news, must catch up with that...A text? Might be important, best check it to be sure. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ah, Mother’s roses are in bloom...meh...that essay won’t write itself you know? </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But the essay is due and the exams are getting closer and I’m way behind in my readings, my notes, how many lectures did I miss? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It’s time to implement the emergency plan (which should be my initial plan all the time).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Switching off social media devices (if I can’t be trusted and that means deactivating Facebook and Twitter, just for now).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Turning off my mobile phone – the world survived just fine without them for eons, I can survive a study block.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Learn to say ‘NO’ and mean it. Others have to respect my choice to get this degree, and not interrupting is all the help I need them to give me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Remembering that my body can’t survive on coffee, chocolate and toast for a whole trimester.</span><br />
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just about every night. </span>Every Sunday morning somewhere on campus, a
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Living on campus has many perks. Everything is provided for: Internet, bills, rent- everything is included. You are walking distance to classes; you can quite easily roll out of bed 15 minutes before a lecture if you really want. For me, the campus gym is only a 10-minute walk away and the supermarket is an easy 15-minute stroll. </span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There is always someone to talk to and hang out with. I made toast at 2am last week and ended up chatting to my French comrades for an hour! During the first week we held an international dinner night where everyone cooked something from home. You are exposed to new cultures, new ways of doing things.</span><div class="MsoNormal">
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Set up a Facebook Group for your floor as a forum to deal with issues as they come up. Drama is tough but don't avoid it! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Split costs of expendables such as dishwashing liquid and toilet paper. Set aside a shelf or something to keep these things and make sure to contribute. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Make your bedroom your own space where you can go if you need some timeout. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Buy earplugs for the nights you need to study or sleep and can’t party. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Maximise services offered on campus such as the gym and the medical centre. These things are there to help you. </span></li>
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So many cultures and new perspectives on life to learn about! </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now, have I got your attention yet? Ok, now you have to do volunteering first before you get the free backstage pass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hmmm, what did you just say? </span><a href="http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/services/careers/get-experience/index.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Volunteering </span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">and getting a free backstage pass? This must be quite confusing. However, as a matter of fact volunteer work is a great chance to gain experience in a broad range of fields. You can volunteer and gain experience in education, journalism, social work, animal care, health care, marketing, politics, web design- the opportunities are endless. Volunteering is a great way to put in a little of your time and gain some valuable skills, whether professional or practical.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Once upon a time, the volunteer's stereotype was the middle-aged housewife or retiree with time on their hands. Now volunteers come from all walks of life: they may be teenagers learning to manage responsibility by caring for wounded wildlife or university students enjoying a new friendship as a volunteer reader at the community library. One of the more obvious reasons why people volunteer is because they find something they are passionate about and want to do something good for others. Volunteering is an opportunity for making this world a better place, for ourselves and others. It is a chance to give something back to society and appreciate whatever we have - big or small by sharing it with others. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In my <a href="http://newtodeakin.blogspot.com.au/2012_01_01_archive.html" target="_blank">first post</a>, I wrote about my sometimes difficult journey to Uni. Probably the biggest positive about online classes are that they eliminate the need to travel - perfect for me! Plus everything is readily available online, you can easily communicate with your peers, and did I mention there was no need to travel (which saves both time and money)?</span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My only warning though is that it is easy to fall behind. Personally, I prefer i-lectures because I can pause them and write my notes at my own pace, but at the same time I do find myself a bit more motivated if I'm actually on campus. The beauty of Uni is that it's you're choice, so go with what works for you.</span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Just a few tips if you do decide to study online;</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Part 1: Making the chicken broth</span></td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 pc chicken breast with bone (skin removed, fat trimmed, and washed thoroughly)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5-6 cloves of garlic</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4 pc Chinese red dates (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6-8 pc peppercorns</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6-8 cups water (depending on the size of the chicken and pot)</span></li>
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<u><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Part 2: For congee</span></u></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 cup rice soaked in water for about 2 hours (Any rice would do but I prefer using sushi rice because it gives a thicker consistency. Left over rice is also great for this recipe and cooking time might be reduced.)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Method:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. To make the chicken broth, combine all ingredients in part 1 over medium to high heat. Bring to a boil and cook the ingredients for about 45mins to an hour (broth would have reduced by about half). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. Remove the chicken from the broth and drain the broth. Set the chicken aside to cool and shred finely. You can also reserve the garlic cloves or add fresh ones when cooking the congee. (Got a fear of garlic? Don't worry, the garlic will be all mushed up by the time the congee is cooked and you won't really notice it. Garlic is good for cough and colds and it adds extra flavour to the dish)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. To make the congee, drain the water from the rice and add the rice to the broth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. If you're adding fresh garlic cloves, then add them with the rice. Otherwise add the chicken (I used about 1/2 of the shredded chicken for my dish and kept the rest to use in other dishes, eg. salad or sandwich), leftover garlic, and goji berries half way through the cooking process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5. Boil the rice for about 25-30min until it is cooked, and simmer for about 20-30mins or until rice has broken down. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from burning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6. Salt and pepper to taste. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">P.S. Remember to stir the congee occasionally to prevent burning (burnt rice stuck to a pot can be a nightmare to remove)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">P.P.S. When cooking the congee, you may add extra hot water if you think the consistency is too thick. The congee will thicken up slightly when cooled. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">P.P.P.S. For an extra "zing" factor, serve the dish with some chopped spring onions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There you go! My simple home remedy for a snotty tissue fiesta. Congee fills you up and keeps you full for a longer time. Also when you're sick, your taste buds tend to go into sleepy mode too (that's why most people lose their appetite or feel that things don't taste as good when they're sick), and congee is a great pick-me-up and its easy to digest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now that exams are around the corner, do remember to still keep that balance. Remember to eat AND rest well. Bulk up on Vitamin C to give your immune system an extra boost. Best wishes for the exams!! You're almost reaching the finishing line!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Would love to hear your comments and queries about the dish so do remember to drop a line or two in the comments section below. And do let us know if you would like to see more recipes in future postings! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>KareNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04707155325813440624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084675999779913116.post-51099853480326578652012-04-11T12:13:00.001+10:002012-04-11T12:13:34.595+10:00Six Months in Australia, Six Months of Adventure<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-By </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/16313921262095087824" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Edwina</a> <br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Adventure - well what is an adventure? Mountain climbing, skydiving? Or animated adventures like Alice in Wonderland? When one reads about all this it sounds great and adventurous and fun, but my life’s adventure is a little different. I was born in India, and was pretty much spoilt from the time I opened my eyes. I never really did anything back at home, because like any other spoilt kid, my theory was “my mum will do it for me, I don’t have to worry”. But coming to Australia changed that; it changed my idea of fantasy and the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First thing was - I had to start travelling by myself from the very first day, not having a clue as to where I was going. This was something I never did in India. So while on the tram, the minute I used to see ‘Deakin University’ written in bold I knew I made it, but I couldn't breathe a sigh of relief until I reached home without getting lost.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Speaking of getting lost, I think I got lost more on-campus than outside campus. Deakin was about three times the size of my school and I got lost multiple times. Sometimes I even missed lectures because I couldn’t find my classes (or rather I was too tired to walk to the classes. I felt jet lagged for a long time and probably still am, considering the fact I wake up at lunch time each day!). It was like a mini adventure for me. But when I figured my way out, it wasn’t too bad. After all, I just needed to use my brains a little.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cooking - never had to do it in my life before, but when I came here, things changed. I had no other option but to learn how to cook, that is if I didn’t want to starve. So far I have only learnt how to cook eggs and 2 minute noodles. When I’m tired of it, I’ve got McDonald’s just round the corner. My baking skills in one word: ‘fantastic’ but that’s because I follow the instructions on the box closely, not because I have the skills like “Buddy” from “Cake Boss”. However, I still have to get somebody to pop it in the oven for me because I still do not know how to work that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love Melbourne CBD. At first I kept putting off to visit it because I didn’t know how to get there, but once when my cousin took me there with another friend of mine, I did not want to leave. With the busy streets, colourful walls, shops and restaurants, I was in wonderland. From hopping into trams and getting off at random stops and just walking around taking photographs at every corner to running in to shops and coming out wearing a different pair of shoes, the times I have spent in the city have always been an adventure for me. There is so much to do and so much to see, that by the end of the day you still want more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Beaches - my second home. I can’t swim but that doesn’t mean I won’t go into the water. I love the whole atmosphere, the smell of the water, the sound of the wind, the feel of the sand on your feet, even the feel of the first chill your body gets when it touches the water. Six months ago, all of this was in my dreams and now my dreams have turned to reality. Whatever I dreamt of doing all my life, the adventures I wanted to go on, the experiences I wanted, all of that is slowly coming true.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I’m only 18, I’ve been here six months, and I’ve just finished my first semester at Deakin. These were just my freshman adventures, and I’m pretty sure I have many more exciting adventures waiting for me.</span><br />
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