Money is important but so is quality time with your classmates || Credit: Unsplash It’s no surprise that living in Sydney is expensive, and with the cost of living higher than ever, it can be tricky for university students to decide how to allocate their money wisely....
10 crime podcasts to start bingeing right now
(Credit: Magda Ehlers | Pexels) Spring has arrived and it’s the perfect time to get out walking while listening to one of LiSTNR’s gripping crime podcasts. From shocking Australian true crime stories to insights from those on the frontline of criminal...
Finding your leadership potential
Credit: Ann H | Pexels. Contrary to popular belief, leaders are made, not born. In your academic endeavours, leadership may seem far-fetched, but it is attainable. Whether you’re looking to step into the military, sport, government, education, or any organisation –...
Caring for others with empathy
For many of us, we have passing interactions daily, or to get in touch with a friend or loved one, they’re only a few key presses away. Despite this, a simple truth can transform the experiences of the people we interact with and leave a mark on those around us:...
The BTS of a student & business owner
Have you thought about starting up a creative business? Wondering how to get started, and how it would fit in with uni? Vanessa Katakalos, a social science graduate started her own jewellery upcycling business whilst completing her degree. W’SUP Editor, Joshua Thomas...
Adapting to your objectives By Josh Thomas
The five most important skills in life are communicating, making decisions, cooperating, accepting constructive criticism and managing time. Communicating Having soft skills such as being faithful in relationships, and showing empathy when others have problems, allows...
How TikTok works and why you should use it
By Joshua Thomas TikTok accelerates businesses discovering musicians, the music industry creating genuine fans. Driving music discovery there are many features such as filtering views, make another cover from another song, create duet videos, control privacy and...
The innovation of memories
“The best thing about memories is that you can share them,” says Josh Thomas. How does the brain remember information? There is lots of research when looking at the optimum conditions for memory. To be able to remember, it is important to visualise. Visualising is a...
What students want from the Federal Government
The Government needs to help students more, writes Joshua Thomas. The Federal Government needs to develop a budget that’s distributed more fairly and with more consideration for university students causing many class divisions and differences in wealth (L. Velez,...
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SIX UP AND COMING AUSTRALIAN MUSIC ARTISTS THAT DESERVE THEIR PLACE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Imagining Extinction
Imagine. You and your family are, for some reason, one of a kind. Maybe you can fly, maybe you have 8 arms, maybe you’re made of a precious material. You’re special. Unique. Your purpose is to exist, to continue your species. There’s 3 members of your entire...