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What to do once you graduate
What to do once you graduate Congratulations on finishing your studies. Completing a tertiary level qualification is no easy task. In fact, according to the Australian 2016 Census of Population and Housing, only 24 percent of youths and adults in Australia have completed a Bachelors degree or above (Abs.gov.au, 2017). [...]
Expert tips for first-year students
Expert tips for first-year students The transition from high school to university can be quite daunting. It’s a new chapter in your life and one that you’re the narrator of. You get to make all the decisions and path your own path. How can you be successful at university though? [...]
How to Monetize Your Good Grades
How to Monetize Your Good Grades I’m sure you have heard about the age-old myth that studying abroad is expensive. While this might be true in some instances, for JCU Brisbane students this is not always the case. Throughout this article we will be contesting the idea that studying abroad [...]
Why YOU Should Put JCU Brisbane First!
Why YOU Should Put JCU Brisbane First! JCU Brisbane offers a world-class education, an abundance of opportunities and a campus that’s located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. First of all, congratulations on deciding to undertake tertiary education. Studying at university will be one of the most memorable experiences you [...]
How to Tackle Week 1 of University
How to Tackle Week 1 of University Welcome to week 1 of university! Whether you’re new to university or a returning student continuing their studies, week 1 of university can be quite daunting – especially if you’ve made the leap and decided to study abroad. For new students, university is [...]
Organisation is Key
Organisation is Key Written by Laetitia Chaumeron The year isn’t even over and I’m already going to talk about your exam period. I’m sure you’re dying to know why I need to be such a downer, since, if you’re anything like me, you’re already stressed about handing in your assignments on [...]
Double Degrees – Why Two is Better Than One!
Double Degrees - Why Two is Better Than One! If you’re a past, present or future student, then you’ve probably heard of the term ‘double degree’. If you haven’t though, a double degree (also known as joint, dual or combined degree) is the grouping of two degrees, whether that be [...]
Contract Cheating
Contract Cheating What is it? Have you ever been in a public toilet and seen one of those makeshift signs that say, ‘Need an assignment writer? We can help!’? The chances are you have, as essay ghostwriters are on the rise and becoming more prevalent. What you were probably unaware [...]
Get out of your comfort zone!
Get out of your comfort zone! Written by Laetitia Chaumeron Wake up, get up, have breakfast, go to work or university, talk to people, go home, have dinner and go to sleep. Sound familiar? This is what is commonly known as a routine and in my world, as the epitome [...]
