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Seeing my nephew for the first time
I am now an uncle as strange as that sounds. It was the first time meeting my nephew and there were a few things that surprised me…
But if you're vegetarian where do you get your protein?
As a vegetarian who rarely eats dairy or eggs, I’d say the most common question I get is about protein. Where do I get it? How much do I have? Is it too much? Is it not enough?
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Winter blues
Winter is well and truly here, and it can feel like it lasts a lifetime. I’m trying to find ways to stay positive and motivated when I get hit by the cold weather blues.
Making friends as an international student
The first time I arrived in Australia was over a decade ago as an international student. You can only imagine how thrilled I was to be on this two-year adventure in a strange land and living on my own.
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Exam shenanigans: challenges, proctoru and managing stress
Whether you have one exam, four, or undertaking an exam under the watchful eye of ProctorU – the exam stress is inevitable but there are coping strategies and your powerful ability to mitigate any undesirable emotions. Keep reading for my thoughts and advice!
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The importance of taking breaks
Mid-year exam time is coming up, and with it, all the expected stress, tears, and late-night snacks. But amidst all the chaos, don’t forget to develop a good study routine that includes breaks.
Britney Spears: the fight for freedom in the age of celebrity ownership
In 2007, following signs of personal struggles in public, Britney Spears was placed under a conservatorship over her assets, estate, and business affairs. Thirteen years later, amidst the height of the "Free Britney” movement, Spears has spoken out in attempt to regain her freedom.
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To study at home or at university?
Why is it so hard for me to get work done on campus? While other’s find it hard to be productive at home? I discuss my thoughts on where to study.
The most anticipated movies of 2021
As a result of the chaos of COVID-19, many of the movies intended for release were instead shafted to 2021. While that made for a relatively lacklustre 2020 in Hollywood, it does mean we’ve got an exciting slate of films heading our way this year. So, in order of release, here are a few of the most anticipated movies of 2021.
Looking forward to a break
With semester break just around the corner, I am trying to find things to look forward to. Here are just a few.