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Heading home for summer break as an international student
Uni life is a wild ride, and let's be real, nothing beats the excitement of heading back home during those semester breaks. Whether you're from a different state or a globe-trotting international student, that sweet reunion with family and friends is something to look forward to. I asked some of my international student friends what some of the things they had to prepare for included - and so let's first dive into visa stuff:
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Decision making
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Choices, regrets, and resilience: we undergo this process many times.
Guide to taking exams with alternative arrangements
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If you are a student who has an Access Plan or Alternative Exam Arrangements, gather around!
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A semester of mentorship
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A chat with tutors after class can prove to be an invaluable resource.
The burnt toast theory
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A piece of burnt toast might save your life. This is the burnt toast theory.
The people-pleasing predicament
The desire to be liked and accepted is a universal human trait.
Preparing for Wayville
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A mini guide to sitting for the exams in Wayville.
My summer bucket list
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Instead of studying for exams, I have been procrastinating by creating a Summer bucket list. And while I highly advise you to not procrastinate and do your homework, planning activities to do over Summer is a lot of fun.
Summer internship, anyone?
The sun is out, the days are getting longer, and summer is almost here. It's prime time to start considering that much-desired summer internship.