Handling stress is one of the most difficult tasks when it comes to adulting - you have uni, work, a social life to maintain, maybe go to the gym and get your life together. Ultimately with more work, comes more stress - and it’s easy for us to sweep it under the...
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COVID culture: Which zoom student are you?
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have slowly seen a COVID Culture come to life. A key aspect of this new way of life is Zoom meetings, which has been a strange new experience for all of us. There are so many types of Zoom students, but which one are you? The...
Tackling disability support: is WSU really the uni that “cares”?
How proactive is the university with disability support? Western Sydney University (WSU) advertises itself as a supporter of equality for all and "committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all students and staff, including those with...
The wonderful wizard of Western: making the most out of your Western experience
I think about my first day on campus and how easy it was to get lost. Following the crimson bricked pathways which seemed to have my head in circles, I wasn’t sure if I had made a mistake. My heart was beating so fast; I wasn’t sure if I had developed heart disease or...
“I might be crazy”: Mental health over uni burnout
Trigger/content warning: Topics surrounding mental illness and suicide are discussed throughout this anecdote. See below for mental health and wellbeing services available for WSU students. You know that song that goes: “I remember when, I remember, I remember, when I...
How to deal with university when you’re burnt out
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash University can get pretty overwhelming sometimes. You’ll find that your typical university student is trying to balance full or part time university, working, taking care of physical and mental health whilst maintaining a...
I read it so you don’t have to: how the FLY handbook can help broke uni students
Illustration by Sarah Cupitt Some books have the power to change lives - this is one of them. Once leaving the safety net of high school, you’re on your own. Whether you remain living at home with your parents or not, the only person in control of your future is...
Uni tips and tricks: for all of you first years
Ah, autumn. The season of change, with your cool weather, jumpers for days and the reminder that Easter is right around the corner. And a new year of university to be kicked off. Students can finally sign our campus names on the WSU rants page rather than ‘Zoom...
W-League football star ready to tackle university
An elite footballer who has travelled the world and represented Australia, Western Sydney Wanderers star Bryleeh Henry is set to take on a new challenge in 2021: university. The year ahead is shaping to be a juggling act for Bryleeh, as she prepares to begin her...
Abandoned and despairing, international students worry for their future
Australia’s higher education sector contributes billions to the nation’s economic prosperity, with international students playing an enormous role. Despite this, over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, the same international students have been left...
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The All-Day-YA Scene: Sydney Writers’ Festival 2025
Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) 2025 went from May 19th to 27th of May in Everleigh’s iconic Carriageworks, bringing together readers and writers for Australia’s largest annual literary festival. Session topics included AI, queer literature, culture and...
Carrying my Vietnamese Roots with Me at University
Studying abroad has always been a dream for many young Vietnamese, including myself. It’s a golden opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, to grow into independence, and to embark on a journey to the wider world. When I first arrived in Australia, I struggled...
A Word with Israa Merhi: Bankstown Poetry Slam
Bankstown Poetry Slam (BPS) held their annual Grand Slam at the Sydney Opera House on the 27th of February 2025, marking Australia’s largest 2025 poetry event. BPS monthly slam winners gain a position in the annual Grand Slam, should they choose to accept....
How Can Music Shape Academic Performance?
Skills Developed Through Music A variety of skills are enhanced by engaging with music, particularly when playing an instrument. This goes beyond the ability to make cool sounds or read sheet music, to everyday skills that will undoubtedly help you in academic...
Traumatised By Maths? Same – You Need MESH!
As a writer, and definitely NOT a Mathematician, I freak out when I just get close to numbers. It takes me back to school days when I used to have a meltdown over equations and shapes. I still don’t know why I needed to prove how something was a triangle, to be...