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News: international student

A Muslim student in Adelaide

Posted on Oct 25 2022 by Asirah

So here's my experience studying abroad as a Muslim.

Wellbeing in culture

A group of students sitting together on the lawn.

Posted on Oct 4 2022 by Asirah

I’ve always found culture to be a fascinating thing.

My break thus far

Posted on Sep 29 2022 by Asirah

How I spend my break as an international student.

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Trust yourself

photo of person holding a cup, face partially obscured

Posted on Sep 23 2022 by Ember

Imposter syndrome. It’s a bit unpleasant because what you really need when you’re attempting a Ph.D. is belief in yourself.

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Common Ph.D. obstacles

Posted on Sep 7 2022 by Ember

The struggle is real, and the long, cold nights are getting to me a bit.

Making friends in random spots

A group of friends posing in front of a cable car ride

Posted on Sep 6 2022 by Asirah

Friendships can be forged in the most unexpected situations and places sometimes.

Making friends as an international student

Posted on Aug 9 2022 by Asirah

With another round of the semester coming up, it’s that time of the year again to summon our best social-selves and get acquainted with our new classmates.

Longing for home

Posted on Jul 16 2022 by Asirah

Feeling homesick always gets me on long uni breaks.

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Three years of Eid abroad

Posted on May 11 2022 by Asirah

Eid celebrations (or Raya as we call it in Malaysia) began to look a little different to me in 2020.

Looking back on my Ph.D. experience

person wearing a mask, cupping a seedling in hand that has several small green leaves

Posted on Apr 5 2022 by Ember

What are some of the things that you now realise were good things to do while you were a Ph.D. candidate? Or what seemed to be an obstacle to finishing that now looking back you realise was a good thing?