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Expanding my cultural horizons in Japan

Expanding my cultural horizons in Japan

Earlier this July, I participated in the Venture Makers Global Exchange held in Kansai, Japan’s innovation capital. The program saw students from universities across Japan, Canada, the UK, India, and Australia collaborate on tackling real-life challenges through a...

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Go Global: My South Korean Odyssey

Go Global: My South Korean Odyssey

Written by Richard Xu | Edited by Luci Kugathasan Introduction  On March 1st, 2024, I attended Go Global’s South Korea study tour at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, an institution that prides itself in advancing scholarship and peace. The trip provided me with insight...

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My Unfiltered Japan Trip – Getting Lost in Japan 

My Unfiltered Japan Trip – Getting Lost in Japan 

(Credit: Angela Tran) Written by Angela Tran | Edited by Nataša Aster-Stater The Japan Study Tour was one of the most life-changing and intricate experiences I ever had. The tour provided both an in-depth and analytical understanding of Japanese culture, including how...

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Going Global: A Uni Experience of a Lifetime 

Going Global: A Uni Experience of a Lifetime 

(Credit: Porapek Apichodilok | Pexels) Go-Global Program:  Western Sydney University (WSU) is known for its diverse range of campuses, and the university prides itself on being the most accessible and qualitative learning experience for new and continuing students.  ...

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Climate Change: Myth-busting the deniers

Climate Change: Myth-busting the deniers

There is overwhelming evidence for climate change. The threat that climate change poses is closer than previously thought. Action needs to be taken. But, there are still those that deny climate change is caused by humans or that it even exists at all. These climate...

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The mathematical truth behind winning Lotto

The mathematical truth behind winning Lotto

  Seriously, what are the chances of hitting the jackpot? Most people think that mathematics is hard and that you need to go to university to understand some of the stranger concepts. Actually, higher order maths is quite simple once you break down the principals...

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Exploitation or valuable experience?

Exploitation or valuable experience?

Have you been working as an intern or casual, and are just not sure if you are being treated fairly by your employer? Sadly those seemingly endless summer holidays have well and truly come to an end. You’ve replaced your list of summer reading novels with heavy and...

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My Experience as a PASS Mentor and Why Peer Learning Matters

About me  Before I start talking about Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), let me introduce myself. My name is Danny, and I am a Master of Research Student, researching diabetes and kidney disease with the School of Medicine, in hopes of revealing biomarkers or...

How Faith-Based Student Clubs Enrich University Life

Finding a Sense of Belonging at University  Becoming involved in a faith-based student club can offer students a wide range of benefits, and it has allowed me to create a sense of belonging while at university. Before starting my journey at Western, I knew that I...

Taking The World By ‘ONYX STORM’: A Book Review

Onyx Storm’s legacy is as tumultuous as its title.  Following the explosive popularity of the series’ first instalment, ‘Fourth Wing’, and its sophomore addition, ‘Iron Flame’, ‘Onyx Storm’ easily became one of the most anticipated book releases of 2025. Despite...

P’s Get Degrees

Yes, we all want distinctions and make the Dean’s Merit List. We all want to be top of the class. But sometimes, cruising in the middle is the best you can do. And just because you’re not top of the class, it doesn't mean you’ve failed. Besides, I know significantly...