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Ph.D. students: they call us dreamers, but we’re the ones who don’t sleep

Posted on Apr 13 2021 by Ember

Trouble sleeping? Maybe we’ve procrastinated for too long and it’s catching up with us and so we have to burn the midnight oil and make a sprint of our writing. Maybe we’ve been going through some emotional hurdles during lockdown and have been finding it difficult to sleep. Maybe you’ve taken some time out of your usual writing schedule to help a friend out. Maybe the imposter syndrome has gotten a strong grip on us and we’re feeling stuck with our writing.

Presentations via zoom

Posted on Apr 12 2021 by Cooper

It’s hard enough to make a presentation engaging in person, what about on zoom?

Turning 21

Posted on Apr 11 2021 by Ada

I just turned 21 a few weeks ago. In the couple of weeks leading up to it, I kept forgetting it was coming up, seriously just went right over my head. I can’t tell if it was my subconscious trying to block out the fact that I’m getting older, that its time to be an adult, be more responsible, that soon my parents will kick me out. Or that life is so fleeting, passing by so, so quickly like how dare she!... Seriously what’s the deal?! I’ve realized recently that I haven’t been making the most of my life. A lot of you may feel the same way, so what can we do to feel like we're actually living? Writing it down in this blog has actually helped me to self reflect, to realise that I actually have done a lot and have a lot going for myself. Hope this inspires you as a reader.

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Drawing to relax

Posted on Apr 10 2021 by Cooper

It has been a long time since I pulled out some colouring in pencils and drew. I forgot how therapeutic and relaxing it can be.

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Oscars 2021: The Trial of the Chicago 7 review

Posted on Apr 9 2021 by Sascha

Aaron Sorkin's Oscar-nominated film The Trial of the Chicago 7 might skirt the edge of silliness, but it's not a film that can be easily shaken off.

Easter picnic and carrot cake adventures

Posted on Apr 9 2021 by Ember

I’m already missing the long weekend, what about you? It was glorious autumn weather and we truly had a lovely time with family and friends. I also now have enough chocolate to get me through winter (and my thesis writing)!

Diverging friendships

Posted on Apr 8 2021 by Cooper

University is a great time to make new friendships and form bonds. However, it is also a very formative and rapid period of life and as quickly as friendships arrive, they also diverge.

Exercise: does it really help?

Posted on Apr 7 2021 by Sascha

Exercise is an integral part of my routine, it helps to ground, motivate, and awaken me. But what happens when we don’t exercise?

What does health mean to me?

Posted on Apr 6 2021 by Sascha

This week is Health Week at Adelaide Uni, and I’ve been reflecting on what health looks and feels like for me in 2021.

How can we live more sustainably?

Posted on Apr 5 2021 by Sascha

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to live more consciously and sustainably.