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The rise & fall of a uni crush
![cookie heart that is broken](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/broken-216728_1280.jpg?h=eed8f32f&itok=JRUbMoX0)
It’s early 2020, you’ve just discovered Zoom and it’s you and your baked banana bread against the world. You try to pay attention in your online class, and among the blank screens you discover… you have a crush.
Semester break plans
![A group stand around a campfire](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/campfire-984020_1920.jpg?h=62c27c7e&itok=TSRj5uHg)
With everything going on this semester and amid all of my commitments, I have forgotten to plan anything for the semester break!
25 years of Blues Clues
At 10 pm Wednesday night, I was doing my nightly social media scrolling and came across a very familiar face on Instagram. This face was wearing a white hat with an embroidered pencil on it, a green stripe shirt, and glasses (which was not so familiar). This face belonged to Steve Burns, the original host and best friend of Blue in Blues Clues.
More mi goreng please
![Bowl of noodles](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/noodles-3201631_1920.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=yyA3kv3e)
How great are packet Mi Goreng? No really how great are they? (Author: Yasmine)
Relationship advice
![Holding hands up in the shape of a love heart](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/heart-3147976_1920_0.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=dzVr6zlP)
I recently had a friend ask me for advice on dating and relationships with someone they are close with. At first I struggled with the conversation, but I soon realised that they were also looking for some reassurance and a confidence boost.
Excitement for spring
![person reading a book by the ocean](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/greg-rosenke-7bgm-_sn09c-unsplash.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=tbrL6CRb)
Blooming flowers, warmer days and Lorde dropping Solar Power as her single all point towards the emergence of spring.
No to Unhinged
![View of road tarmac](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/road-166543_1920.jpg?h=ed939bd9&itok=IEBZhN1H)
Trigger Warning: this blog contains references to domestic violence, abuse and gaslighting. These issues can be difficult to read about so please reach out if you need support.
Cultural shifts & yoga pants
Okay, I have to say that as a full-time student and a part-time employee, I’ve found activewear to be the most convenient style to dress in during the past couple of years.
Student elections
![A voting ballot box](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/ballot-1294935_1280.png?h=7cf5f752&itok=1Ghh16H7)
I used to think student politics were cumbersome and uneventful. However, I have recently begun to appreciate the value and meaning they have.