To study or not to study in your bedroom
While your bed might make a comfortable study spot, preparing for exams in the same room that you later need to relax and sleep in can decrease how well you can do both. Psychology student Caspian Leah explains how studying outside of your bedroom can improve both your study and your rest.
Increase your study power
During the busy exam period, it’s often non-stop study! But does this approach come at the cost of your wellbeing? Christina Betty and Ellie Heenan from Victoria Recreation share some tips to maximise your studying potential and look after yourself during this stressful time of year.
Eight lessons I have learned outside the lecture theatre
Courtney Butcher, a third year marketing and psychology student, shares eight lessons she has learned outside of the lecture theatre during her time at Victoria University of Wellington.
Staying warm this winter—snakes and layers
The warm sunshine of summer is well behind us and now we must face the stark reality of winter and how to combat it.
Culture shock doesn’t need to be shocking
Most international students will know the strange feeling that comes with arriving in a new country. You suddenly realise that you’ve left your home behind, and you’re no longer accustomed to the behaviors and culture of the people around you. But this culture shock isn’t something to stress about.
