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The first year of Ph.D.

Posted on Sep 5 2023 by Ember

For HDR students, the beginning of September reminds us that it is time to start preparing for our annual review. As I look back on the milestones I have completed so far, I recall what my first year as a Ph.D. student was like. It was definitely one of the best years. Here are some of the things that helped me create a good start.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

A distant photograph of mount Fuji at sunset.

Posted on Mar 22 2023 by Anushka

“Yeah, I can do that easily! Oh wait, there’s a lot more to it than I thought…”

Moving away from family

The back of a person at a busy airport, looking at the departures table

Posted on Dec 18 2022 by Anushka

Three years ago, I moved interstate to start uni at 18 but didn’t have the best support from my parents.

Stirling Market

Posted on Oct 30 2022 by Asirah

It’s been a hot minute since I took a trip to the Adelaide hills.

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Feeling overwhelmed and paralysed

A laptop and phone are placed atop a park bench with sticky notes fully covering the laptop screen.

Posted on Oct 20 2022 by Anushka

The assessments just seem to keep coming.

Just write now

Posted on Oct 18 2022 by Ember

Some days it’s a real struggle to just start writing.

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Adieu winter

Posted on Oct 14 2022 by Asirah

Studying in Australia has taught me a lot of things – the culture, the law (duh!), the food but mostly I learnt a lot about myself. Namely, I will always be a tropical girl at heart.

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