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It’s no coincidence that the sad scenes in movies are often accompanied by grey, dreary days and thundering storms, while the happy ones are usually lit by bright sunshine, blooming gardens and endless summer nights. The seasons really can affect our mood! ...
As a society, we love any excuse for a clean slate, and the start of a new year is probably the best example of that. We leave the past 12 months in the dust and look forward to 12 more months of possibility, motivation, good memories and those oh so important...
One of the hardest parts of dealing with death and grief while living away from home is being apart from your family and support network. For many international students, it just isn’t possible to get home, and that might mean missing important parts of the grieving...
Friends bring joy, meaning and connection into our lives. They are there to celebrate the good times and provide support through the bad. Research has shown that having strong social connections can improve your physical health and emotional wellbeing, and even extend...
At times, you might feel as if you’re running low on energy and enthusiasm. You may be overwhelmed and depleted, unmotivated and lethargic, and feeling like you don’t have much time to yourself. And sometimes, you may not even realise it until you’ve burned out. These...
As international students, we’ve travelled thousands of kilometres to complete our education. While moving to Australia is an exciting experience, it’s not without its challenges. Adjusting to a new city, a new education system and living without family can all...
When living overseas as an international student, it can seem like each day brings a new experience or exciting challenge. Luckily, there’s a wealth of advice and support out there to help you strike that important balance between work, study and social commitments...
Staying up late to finish off an assignment or an addictive Netflix series is harmless every once and a while – but not if it’s affecting your sleep. A lack of quality sleep on a regular basis can negatively impact your physical and mental health. To put you on the...