UNSW Blitz Magazine: 2017 Sem 2

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04 07 11 15 17 19 22 26 30 33 36 Letter from the Editor Chair of the Board

Making Friends at UNSW

Horoscopes

Pub Science

Just In

UNSW Throughout the Years

Wellness 2

Semester 2 Highlights

5 Students You'll Meet at Uni

Blitz Contributor Callout

Contributor Features

Online Editor Casey D'Souza Designer Melissa Ya

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Blitz Team

A Chat with: Martina Martian

Things to Do While Waiting for 891

Fishin' for a Gig

Staying Alive

Exchange Diaries

Barking Up the Right Tree

New Year Resolutions: Take 2

She Can

Photo Club

Blitz Puzzles

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from the editor

Heya, Another break is over, another semester is upon us, and Blitz in its original form (this very print mag) is back again! If this is the first time you’ve come across Blitz, or if in attempt to block everything uni related from your memory have forgotten what Blitz is, let me give you a quick run down. Blitz is the ultimate what’s on student guide, the premium procrastination tool to read, watch, and listen to quality student created content. We keep you in the loop with what’s hot and what’s not at UNSW and Sydney surrounds.

Semester One was a blast! We recruited an incredible bunch of over 150 contributors (some of which are featured in this mag), wrote over 180 000 words (both online and print), produced over 400 hours of radio shows, filmed over 200 hours of video footage, attended premieres, festivals, gigs, interviewed some big names in music, comedy, movies, and so much more!

This semester is another opportunity for not only us to be bigger and better than ever before, but also for you to be the best version you can be. It’s a chance for you to make new friends, actually follow through with those new year resolutions you made in Jan, join a club or society, apply for exchange and travel the world, move out and survive adulting, be productive while waiting in the dreaded 891 bus lines, discover a little more about UNSW’s history, brush up on your science about cat pollen, contribute to Blitz and make the most of your #studentlife.

Best, Casey D' Souza 2017 Blitz Editor

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AMY KIMBALL • radio solid taste in pop culture Welcome to Semester 2! I hope that you have had a fun and refreshing break and are ready for another semester packed with parties and events, Clubs & Societies, workshops, volunteering, work ….. and hopefully some studying.

Firstly, I want to reach out to you and say that if you ever have any suggestions to improve UNSW or Arc, or are going through a tough time at uni - please don’t hesitate to get in touch. My email is chair@arc.unsw.edu.au and I’ll do my best to help out.

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CASEY D'SOUZA • editor keeps everyone in check

It is a great privilege to take on the role of Chair of the Board at Arc. Arc has changed my life, and I can't wait to help it continue to change thousands of others.

I’m most looking forward to the opportunity to work with the incredible students that contribute so strongly to Arc and make UNSW the best university in the world.

It will be an honour to work alongside my fellow Board members and the immensely dedicated Arc staff to create the best possible student experience at UNSW. Again, please don’t hesitate to get in contact - and have a fantastic semester!

Edward Bartolo Chair of the Board

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ALESS FEMENIAS • radio listens to great music

MELISSA YA • designer makes things look 'pretty'

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Braving the realm of uni can be daunting. For many, one of the biggest anxieties is the prospect of having to navigate new and unfamiliar social situations. To help ease your lingering anxieties, Blitz has composed a list of easy-to-apply tips and tricks for making friends fast this semester.

volunteer Volunteering in one of Arc's programs (Street Team, Global Village, Stationery Re-Use) is an amazing way to make friends with students from all years, backgrounds and degrees whilst achieving a feeling of productivity by engaging with a broader cause.

pretend Alternatively, if you’re struggling to find a society that meets your needs you can simply feign interest in the interests of others. Everyone knows the best friendships are founded on deception and trickery. You like Kanye? I have a shrine dedicated to him in my room. You like ice cream?

Mate, I LIVE OFF ice cream. You’re French? Parfait, je suis courrament.

Into BDSM? Tie me up, the chains are in my bag.

party Go to one or all of the session parties and bond with fellow students over beverage consumption, busted dance moves and sloppy decision making. Word of caution: Always exercise high amounts of care, we take no responsibility for any of your actions at a session party. If in the rare circumstance that all of the aforementioned tips fail, simply kidnap the loved ones of your potential friend and demand they accompany you to the cinema, so you don’t have to watch Fifty Shades Darker alone, like a creeper.

join The list of clubs and societies at UNSW are endless. Joining a club that sparks your intrigue whether it's the Disney Society or NUTs (UNSW University Theatrical Society), it's the perfect way to surround yourself with people who share your interests.

drive to uni Helping someone in a time of need is the perfect way to exploit them at their weakest and become their hero, saviour, and idol. By offering someone a lift home, you can isolate them for a long period of time and will have ample time to dazzle them with your inspiring personality. Also, if the friendship doesn’t progress at your desired pace, there’s no easy way for them to escape. So, you can easily knock them out and tie them to a chair in your room so you can have cute tea parties, braid each other’s hair and bond over your mutual love for spontaneity for as long as your heart desires.

dress to impress Rock up to your first class wearing the shit out of an exclusive designer, custom made, off the runway, haute couture outfit that will leave everyone wanting to kill you, be you, or more importantly, befriend you.

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rapid fire questions FAVOURITE COLOUR PALETTE TO WORK WITH? Pink, blue, yellow.

FAVOURITE CARTOON SHOW. The Simpsons!

FAVOURITE OUTFIT. Sneakers and something comfortable and colourful.

CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR INVOLVEMENT WITH SYNERGY SOCIETY? WHAT ARE SOME FAVOURITE PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF YOUR DESIGN STRENGTHS THAT YOU'VE WORKED ON? My friends and I started SYNSOC as a way to provide creative opportunities for other creatives. We put on exhibitions, make zines, events, photo shoots etc. My favourite project we’ve worked on so far was the Illustrated Rights exhibition a few months ago. It was a big group show exploring women’s rights and a huge success.

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Blitz chatted to Martina Martian, a freelance designer and illustrator, UNSW Student and Blitz design contributor about collaborating with big name brands like ASOS and Doughtnut Time, the retro vibes and bright colours evident in her work, and more.

ARE THERE ANY DREAM BRANDS OR ARTISTS THAT YOU'D ESPECIALLY LIKE TO COLLABORATE WITH? THE INJECTION OF BRIGHT AND EYE CATCHING COLOURS INFORMS YOUR CREATIVE STYLE, WHICH IS INFLUENCED BY 80'S STREET WEAR AND CARTOONS. WHAT IS IT ABOUT BRIGHT COLOURS THAT YOU GRAVITATE TOWARDS?

I love that bright colours can energise and excite you!

I wasn’t always drawn to colour, but it’s no coincidence that when I became more confident as a person I was also less afraid of using and wearing bright colours.

WHAT WAS IT LIKE WORKING WITH NOTABLE BRANDS SUCH AS ASOS, REEBOK AND DOUGHNUT TIME?

The turnaround time when working with big brands is very, very quick; they often give you deadlines that are a matter of days away. I discovered that I love the high paced workload and that my best work actually comes out of working under pressure. You definitely have to be super organised and use every opportunity to design.

AS AN EMERGING ILLUSTRATOR AND DESIGNER, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO FELLOW DESIGNERS/ILLUSTRATORS WHO AIM TO BALANCE FREELANCE DESIGN WORK WITH STUDY?

Prioritise important client work/commissions because ultimately they are the projects that will further your career.

Use uni assignments to test boundaries, experiment and make mistakes! You’re there to get feedback and learn from the best.

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Adidas Originals would be the dream! I love their capsule collections with Pharrell, Rita Ora etc. I’d love to design a sneaker/apparel collection of my own.

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arleen wilcox CANCER (JUN 21 - JUL 22) Don’t be shocked if you end up on UNSW Love Letters, and get lucky.

Because your aura is on fleek this semester, it’s a no brainer that you will attract many suitors.

LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22) Watch your fashion when venturing outside this semester.

You may regret your outfit choice especially when it's immortalised online. Stay on top of your untagging game.

LIBRA (SEP 22 - OCT 22)

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22) Take note of Ice Cube's wise proverb “Check yo self before you wreck yo self", especially when you're partying at the session parties.

SCORPIO (OCT 22 - NOV 21) Be constructive when you criticise others. You are not Simon Cowell and this is not the X-Factor.

Failing to do this may see you losing some friends.

Burying your head in your work this semester may be of great benefit to you and your marks. Procrastination is too mainstream anyways.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18) Embrace your creative side this semester and share it with the world (and at Artsweek).

Who knows? You might end up becoming the next Steve Jobs.

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19) You're in Cupid's firing line and your love life will blossom this semester. Take it easy on the PDA though, no one wants to vom.

TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20) Take it easy. Multi-tasking is the enemy of productivity. You're better off chilling now, and worrying later.

Future you can deal with it.

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WATCH A 10 HOUR YOUTUBE VIDEO Nothing is better than being able to watch pointless videos for longer than 25 seconds without having to press the replay button! And let’s face it, you’re going to be waiting for a while so you might as well harmonise to He-Man singing ‘What’s Going On’…

Name a more iconic YouTube video, I’ll wait.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 - DEC 22) Shout your friends lunch while you're loaded with cash money this semester. When you're broke and on the brink of starvation, they can then return the favour.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19) You're in for a wild and long potential relationship ride.

Friendzone potential f*ck boys/girls.

Getting to the endzone will take time (and a lot of screenshots).

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20) Don’t take everything so literally.

Let your imagination run wild and your thoughts roam free up in the clouds before you're brought back to the harsh reality of assessments.

15 minutes into waiting and chill and there are no buses on the horizon. You’ve already switched between all your apps, watched every single story, and scrolled down on your feed, for what feels like a kilometre.

There’s just no way around it, you have to wait, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a waste of time!

Here are some things you can do to ensure you make the most of your precious bus waiting experience.

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GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 20) Say goodbye to all your loved ones asap. You won't be seeing anyone until the break, when you're free from the struggle that is student life.

PICK UP A NEW HOBBY You know how you keep saying you’d learn how to play the guitar or totally practice your Spanish skills on Duolingo, if only you had the time? Well, you know what they say, there’s no time like the present! So get practicing, amigo.

GET A PHD If music is really not your thing plus you really want to be productive, just start looking into your future PhD research. By the time you finally get on the bus chances are you’ll be one semester ahead of everyone else.

SING YOUR HEART OUT Montage song breaks are an excellent way to speed up time according to Hollywood movies, and who says you can’t have your own? Channel your inner Troy Bolton and unleash your frustrations through some fabulous jazz fingers.

FIX THE 891 QUEUE Are you fluent in four languages already? Have you mastered the art of interpretative dance? Are you tired of waiting and screaming ‘please for the love of god let me go home’ to the skies? Well, we don’t blame you, we are too. Put an end to this ridiculousness with the petition to fix the bus queue and provide adequate shelter. Head to Arc Reception and sign the petition next time you’re around.

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We've all seen the colony of cats that call UNSW home.

If you’re lucky, the cute ginger one that used to live at the Roundhouse may have let you pet it. But if you’re like me, you stifle the urge to interact with these adorable fur balls to avoid the horrible symptoms that ensue – itchy red rashes, burning, puffy eyes and a runny nose. ‘Why does this happen?!’ I hear you fellow allergy sufferers cry.

Grab a chair and sit down, ‘cause you ‘bout to get an ed-u-cay-shun.

Many people are allergic to cats, and part of it is genetic.

So, yes, if you are allergic, you can probably blame your parents. What causes allergies is only partially known, but the triggers are fairly well understood. An allergic reaction occurs when your body mistakes an allergen (a protein that causes the allergic reaction) for something dangerous and responds in a defensive manner. For example, some people experience an anaphylactic reaction from food or insect stings. A milder version is hay fever, caused by the pollen from trees and flowers.

And, cat allergies are kind of triggered in the same way, through ‘cat pollen’ called dander – which is actually dead skin. Your body reacts to the proteins secreted by the cat that end up in it's dander. The most common of these proteins is ‘Fel d 4’, which is secreted in the cat’s saliva. Others include proteins secreted through the cat’s skin and two proteins that originate in its blood.

As the cat grooms itself, these allergens, are secreted directly through sebaceous glands in the skin or deposited there in the cat’s saliva. These allergens then leave the skin as part of the dander, the super-charged cat pollen that you breathe in, touch when you pat a cat, or rub into your eyes afterwards. The body doesn’t like them and when the allergens interact with antibodies in your body, like a key in a lock, it tells your body to mount a defence. This defence is what causes a runny nose, puffy eyes and itchy skin.

So, why don't you get allergic to Bobby's cat when you go around to his place? Some breeds, such as Balinese cats, seem to have low levels of these allergens. Female cats also produce lower levels. You're probably thinking that the colour of the cat also has something to do with it, right? Well, don’t get ahead of yourself, studies looking at fur colour have contradicting results. Fur length however, may be important. For example, Balinese cats and Siamese cats are closely related but Siamese cats have short hair and most cause reactions while long-haired Balinese cats don’t. The genes related to these allergens might be linked to the genes responsible for hair length, meaning that long-haired cats may be less likely to cause allergies than the shorter-haired cats.

If you're a fellow allergy sufferer, now you know what exactly causes those allergic reactions and why you recoil whenever you see a 'friendly' feline. To all you allergyfree people, proceed with caution when playing with cats, because if the antigens don't get ya, the toxoplasma definitely will.

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fishin' for a gig Ever wonder whether driving for UberEats will earn you more than riding for Deliveroo or Foodora? Will that change in a few hours?

Or tomorrow? With FishGig, a new UNSW-born startup, you can now compare and select which on-demand platform pays you more at any given time. Blitz chatted to to Pablo Quintero, founder of FishGig, to learn more about his startup journey, and fishin' for a gig.

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HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA OF FISHGIG? After finishing my MBA, I needed money to pay my living expenses and decided to work as a delivery rider with Deliveroo. The day I made that decision I thought, ‘Let me check out which platform provides me the best rate for the hours I want to work', but I couldn’t find an easy way to do that. After some weeks riding, it was very clear that the on-demand economy is highly inefficient for both the workers and the platforms. The workers wasted a lot of time waiting for orders, and the platforms have a very high turnover and spend thousands of dollars to capture and retain workers.

With FishGig, we want to bring efficiency into the on-demand economy by connecting on-demand workers and marketplaces.

We help on-demand workers manage and optimise their gigs across platforms, and we also help marketplaces reduce supply churn and turnover.

HOW WHERE DID YOU COME UP WITH OF DO YOU SEETHEIDEA FISHGIG FISHGIG?

IN FIVE YEARS?

We have a very bold vision for the future of FishGig. However, we’re also aware that that vision will be shaped by the different elements of the market, and we will have to adapt accordingly. I definitely see FishGig as a key player in the on-demand economy worldwide.

HOWHAVE DID YOU COME UP WITH THEIDEA ANY OF YOU ENCOUNTERED FISHGIG?

DIFFICULTIES ON YOUR JOURNEY? The main challenge I’ve come across is trying to find a potential tech co-founder.

Unfortunately, it is hard to find phenomenal technical talent in Australia due to the small size of the population spread throughout such a vast block of land.

The lack of resources and money in the early stage was also initially a big issue, but it turned into a positive because it forced me to get things done in a creative and resourceful way.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO FOUND A STARTUP? Firstly, if you don’t have an idea but feel attracted to the startup ecosystem, reach out to any startup and ask to work there for a few hours a week. It will help you to realise whether or not the startup world is for you.

A UNSW student has finally opted to take his education seriously in the final semester, as the stark reality of graduation starts to set in.

Gavin Lee, 21, in his final year of his Criminology and Criminal Justice degree, has applied for over twenty unpaid internships, and sixty plus graduate positions in lieu of his budding career “... not panning out...”.

“Yeah, nah... I’ll give it another three months, I reckon,” comments Lee. “If I don’t get a big break then, I’ll fully lean into this whole criminology thing.”

Lee had reportedly prided himself on organising the most minimal contact hours and daily schedules for his weekly timetable.

“We all saw this coming,” says Alice Summers, 20, close friend, and Social Work student. “Worst case scenario, he’ll always have that cafe job as a waiter. Cash in hand.”

“Yeah, I can’t say shit,” comments Caleb Moore, 21, History and Politics major.

“We’re in the same inflatable boat, and guess what? The boat has a hole in it, so...”

“Oh f*ck... My WAM...” says Lee, internally crying.

Lee was last sighted frantically downloading all his lecture recordings for safekeeping, only to realise his core subjects did not have any available.

Eyewitnesses say they have also placed him around campus, patches of hair allegedly torn out, and reading the tear stained pages of his first year textbooks in hopes to consolidate his degree's foundations.

Secondly, it’s now easier than ever to validate your idea, given the open source learning, free online tools and fast access to people.

So, if you already have an idea, just go for it.

And finally, time is your most valuable asset! I believe that the only way to win as an early founder, when you have very limited resources and no capital, is by learning faster than anyone else.

So, maximise your time by making sure every effort contributes directly to your end goal.

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staying alive annie zhai

Surviving uni is a pretty challenging mission. Balancing study, sleep, work, a social life seems almost impossible. On top of that, if you are living on your own attempting to ‘adult’ is no easy task. Luckily for you, we have the answers you seek.

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It was the alligator that got me at first.

After making my way down the deserted staircase (from which I’d never seen anyone descend – or come back up) unharmed, I was introduced to UNSW’s Head Archivist Katie Bird, an astute woman whose sunny appearance was not dimmed by the hours she spends underground.

I FORGOT MY LUNCH. HOW CAN ONE EAT?

HELP! MY NEIGHBOUR IS DRIVING ME NUTS! WHAT DO I DO?

Living is expensive, and if you're living on your own, even more expensive especially worrying about rent, bills, and most importantly food.

Let's be real, you probably forgot your lunch because you couldn't be bothered to buy groceries or because you have no money to buy groceries. All you have to do is hunt down some free food, and you're good to go!

Demand trial by combat. You get to vent your frustrations and could be declared as victor or loser of the household. Or you could aggressively negotiate terms for a peace treaty. But in all seriousness, if there is an issue between the two of you, stay calm and voice your opinions. After all, you will be stuck together for a while.

Just walk approximately ten laps around campus and you may eventually come across a free BBQ. Or stay tuned to Arc's Facebook page (ArcUNSW) for updates on when and where the friendly volunteers from Street Team are giving away free food.

If shit hits the fan, hit up Arc Legal and Advocacy to help resolve issues.

Settling me at a long, wooden table that seated UNSW’s first council, she gave me a quick rundown on what UNSW Archives did, such as documenting a unique culture of rivalry with our neighbouring institution, USyd. After laughing about this, I asked about the most interesting thing that has happened at UNSW. Perhaps a protest along the Library Walkway gone awry, I thought.

It was the year ’64, an era of hippies and British bands. A different time. A different uni.

A different code of ethics on animal cruelty.

“I don’t know if you’ve heard of this before,” replied Katie, deadpan, “but the students kidnapped an alligator from Taronga Zoo and released it on campus.”

WHERE? on the old lake of the Village Green.

HOW? a group of students scaled the fence of the zoo, put the reptile into a bag and drove it out to campus.

WHY? to celebrate Foundation Day. Duh. WHAT HAPPENED TO IT? Oh, Taronga Zoo eventually retrieved it. But, they didn’t even admit that it happened.

I CAN'T AFFORD EXERCISE EQUIPMENT BUT WANT TO WORK OUT. HOW CAN I GET FIT? OOPS, I CUT OFF THE TAG ON MY CLOTHES. HOW DO I WASH THEM NOW? Do not assume how to wash it, especially if you don’t know whether you should hand wash or chuck it in the washing machine.

Luckily there's this thing called Google, that is basically a saviour. Do some digging online for a solution or do a trial wash before ruining your entire wardrobe. I speak from experience, thinking there wasn't ahuge difference between hand and machine wash, I shrank five pairs of brand new fuzzy socks. RIP.

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Why is this historic moment in UNSW’s track record of wrong decisions not common knowledge?

Why is this event not celebrated on par with O-Week, birthdays or more recently, the cosmos? Most importantly, where has the lake gone??

By the time I asked about her favourite artefact, I thought I was ready for anything. I wasn’t.

It's a good thing we go to UNSW. One of the benefits is the endless flights of stairs. They're sure to provide a great high intensive #legday workout and will leave you breathless. There’s no better solution. It’s free and is a great way to work out that butt!

In the shape of a fist, cold, steel grey, there it was, a trophy called “Errol", a victory.

For females and female identifying students She Can offers free fitness classes and sporting pop ups to encourage females to get moving.

If you're looking for something a little more than a leg and butt workout from the endless stairs, Arc Sport has a heap of free and cheap as chips options to exercise like Pick Up and Play, Social Sport and a Sport Club for almost every single sport!

What did I learn from my time in the Archives? Two things: Firstly, it is bright. You could hardly tell you were literally under the university. Secondly, UNSW’s sense of humour is, quite clearly, genetic.

Though discontinued, it was awarded to students for the deliberate wrecking of scientific equipment in the School of Metallurgy (now School of Material Science). Former vice-chancellor Rupert Myers, then head of the School, was awarded the "Errol" for leading his students on a treasure hunt for an instrument he deliebrately hid in his room to apparently teach them a lesson about proper equipment maintenance.

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exchange diaries Blitz caught up with Sarah Park to chat about picturesque scenery, hostel disasters, and more while she was at Queens University in Canada on exchange.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO ON EXCHANGE?

I decided to go on exchange because I wanted to experience something new, and exchange was the best opportunity to continue my studies while at a different university, in a different culture. I also viewed exchange as a chance to get out of my comfort zone, become much more independent and to meet new people.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT CANADA? Canada is known for its beautiful landscapes, so I think the scenery, national parks and mountains was probably my favourite thing about Canada. I liked that Canada was quite culturally similar to Australia and was an English-speaking country, allowing for an easier transition. Canada is bilingual – the official languages are both English and French – so it was not uncommon to hear French wherever you went.

HOW IS UNIVERSITY DIFFERENT THERE?

YOUR CAMPUS. YOUR CANVAS.

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It was very similar to the US-based college system in that most people lived on-campus for the duration of their four year undergraduate degree, contributing to a unique college culture. Because Canada is a bilingualspeaking country, most students start university with English-speaking and French-speaking skills. Compared to Australia, I found that a lot of students did not work but rather were very involved in college extra-curricular activities. My particular university had smaller seminars instead of large lecturers, and it was interesting to note that the professors got to know the students really well by the end of semester. I also lived in a small town where most of the population were university students, which was quite different to metropolitan Sydney.

WHAT'S THE CRAZIEST THING YOU DID WHILE ON EXCHANGE?

I’m not sure if this counts as crazy but I booked a trip to Montreal and Quebec City and came back three days before my final exams. It's something I definitely wouldn’t do here in Sydney!

HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR TRIP?

Being able to travel around North America, visit relatives in the States whom I hadn’t seen in a while, becoming more independent while living abroad and now having an extensive list of international friends.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE TOURIST ACTIVITY? Hiking in Canada’s national parks or visiting their snowcapped mountains!

DID YOU HAVE ANY DISASTERS?

My first experience staying in a hostel while travelling was not a good one, the sheets were unwashed, eight people were crammed into a small room and the bar music from next door was constantly thumping through the incredibly thin walls for the entire night. I can't say that I'd stay in a hostel again!

ANY TIPS FOR STUDENTS GOING ON EXCHANGE?

Make sure you do thorough research into your destination/university of choice and base your decisions on what you suits you – for example, do you prefer a smaller town or larger city? English-speaking or a multilingual neighbourhood? Once you’ve been selected for exchange, start your preparation early but always allow flexibility in your travel plans!

You— Arc Wellness aims to put your health and happiness first. In S1, our Wellness Warriors held pop-ups all over campus asking students to write down one thing they appreciated about themselves and promoting self-love and kindness. Here are some of your responses…

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I love my personality and my ability to be positive even when shit hits the fan.

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done good • are wonderful • awesome • are worth friendship • are the best in the world • are beautiful • are working towards your dream everyday and I'm proud • are really kind! • rock! • are good enough • have been working really hard! • are the best in the world! • are sassy and fabulous.

No matter your marks this semester, you learned so many new things!

I can accomplish anything I put my mind to.

can brighten people's day! • love my personality • put others first • smile a lot • can speak 3 languages • love my positivity!

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friendly and caring • brave • optimistic • enough • happy that I can be weird around the people that I love • open minded, tolerant and caring about other people • strong.

Take care of your wellbeing: arc.unsw.edu.au/wellness

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barking up the right tree tina wu

What provides you with unconditional love, friendship, and support in times of distress? Don’t know? Well, allow us to introduce you to UNSW’s very own Dog Appreciation Society, celebrating dogs in all their forms.

Though there are several animal rights and welfare groups at university, there’s nothing quite like DogSoc. “We felt that at UNSW there was a severe lack of dog-related events,” President Darcy Sanders says.

With Emma Watson as their spirit guide (“If not me, who?

If not now, when?”), Darcy and his friends decided it was time to introduce the concept of appreciating dogs to the love deprived souls of UNSW.

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The society covers everything - from campus meetups to volunteering for a cause. DogSoc recently participated in the RSPCA Million Paws Walk, where Darcy swears he literally saw thousands of dogs, including his favourite breed, the Akita Inu. For those who want to stay a little closer to uni, the society has bake sales and local meetups open to all humans and all dogs.

The best part? Owning a dog is completely optional. Only about half of the people who turn up to events are full-time dog-owners. So, you can experience all the fun of dogs without the responsibility of looking after a pet yourself.

Besides, you get that added bonus of unintentional exercise while running off with other people’s dogs – and running away from their owners when they come searching.

But why the exclusivity? Where are the CatSocs, HamsterSocs and SpiderSocs?

“I’ve had people ask me that before,” Darcy admits. “To be honest, I think it’s a bit difficult to make a Cat Society because you can’t exactly play with cats in the same way. But if there were a Cat Society, we’d definitely support them.”

Dogs can have their moments too.

“The other day at the dog park, two dogs were humping each other – it happens, it happens,” Darcy says in fond recollection. “But then, another one hopped on the end and it was like three of them in a train.”

“Ah, so it was a Doggo three way.”

“A Doggo three way,” he agrees. Nothing like a bit of nature taking its course to give you incentive to put yourself out there as well.

Whether you’re a full-time dog owner or a dog lover without a dog, one thing is pawfully clear: with the loneliness that comes with going to a university as big as UNSW and getting through ruff times has never been so easy.

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semester 2 highlights WELCOME BACK DAY 25 Jul • Tue W1

PHIL' FUN A THON

FLEA MARKETS

12-13 Oct • Thu-Fri W11

8 Aug 22 Aug 5 Sep 19 Sep 10 Oct

START OF SESSION 90'S PARTY

• Tue W3 • Tue W5 • Tue W7 • Tue W9 • Tue W11

27 Jul • Thu W1

FOUNDATION DAY 3 Aug • Thu W2

END OF SESSION HALLOWEEN PARTY SPRING FEST

26 Oct • Thu W13

12-14 Sep • Tue-Thu W8

BIG TRIVIA 1 Aug • Tue W2: Stranger Things

ARTSWEEK

15 Aug • Tue W4: Naughties / Throwback

22-24 Aug • Tue-Thu W5

MID SESSION BEACH PARTY 21 Sep • Thu W9

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29 Aug • Tue W6: Internet Memes N Drama Queens

STRESS LESS WEEK 3-5 Oct • Tue-Thu W10

12 Sep • Tue W8: Disney

POP UP PICTURES 10 Oct • Tue W11 17 Oct • Tue W12 24 Oct • Tue W13

Check out arc.unsw.edu.au for more details

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NOTICE NOMINATIONS Nominate to represent your peers and have a say when it comes to students’ issues.

OPEN W6 MON 28 AUG CLOSE W7 THU 7 SEP

VOTING Make your vote count when it comes to electing your Student Representative Council

OPEN W12 MON 16 OCT CLOSE W12 THU 19 OCT

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new year resolutions: take 2 arleen wilcox

It’s been quite a while since the year started, and by now you've probably completely forgotten that you ever had hopes and dreams. We get it - uni, work, and life in general weights you down and limits your potential. You know, the one your Year Eight teacher kept saying you totally had.

You swore 2017 would be your year, but now you just shrug it off saying you will try again next year. Well my friend, if you’re tired of this never ending cycle, you can stop it right this moment.

I know, changing your life around sounds impossible when it’s already hard enough to get out of bed. And, although there is something refreshing about starting new projects in the new year, you shouldn’t wait until next January to feel like a human being again. (Plus, time is just an illusion and nothing feels real since 2012.)

What you need to do first is write down your goals, so you can start setting up a plan to achieve them. It’s hard to be the very best when you don’t know where you want to go or how to get there. Making a concise step by step plan can help you focus and track your progress. Or if you’re more

of a visual person, make a vision board! This will also come in handy once the mid-sem workload stacks up and you’re considering dropping out of uni.

Then, learn to manage your time wisely. It’s all about working smarter not working harder. As tempting as it may sound, stop leaving everything to the last minute.

Pay attention to what distracts you and try reducing these interruptions. For example, limit your crying before exams to one hour per week instead of every day. Even if you start small, start now. There’s no time like the present, so think about the ways you can improve and get to it.

Last but not least, treat yo’ self. It’s important to reward yourself when you accomplish anything, whether is big or small. Reflecting on your progress will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Don’t be afraid to praise yourself and be proud of your efforts. The more you look forward to your reward, the most likely you are to get’cha head in the game.

So now that you know all these things, don’t let your dreams be dreams, and just do it!

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5 students you'll meet at uni paige mcgrath

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A.K.A. the person who’s just there for “uni culture,” the Socialiser attends every single session party and basically lives for O-Week. Likely to show up to class wearing thongs, they do lunch at the Quad, have drinks at the Whitehouse, and usually either live on campus or just voluntarily stay at uni from nine to five every weekday.

n ge r More frustrating than the Snake, the Passenger happily glides along in group projects, agreeing with everything yet failing to ever actually do anything. Infuriatingly easy-going, the Passenger ends up with a Distinction because of everyone else’s hard work, is subliminally unaware of their luck, and is guaranteed to end up in your group every single time.

The She Can campaign run by Arc Sport was inspired by the government's 'Girls Make Your Move' initiative. Sticking to the same agenda of encouraging girls to feel confident and empowered in their bodies, She Can debuted in Semester 1 this year, with action packed, female only, fitness classes and sport pop ups.

The general disparity of female representation in sports teams on campus is what drove the aims of the She Can movement to provide girls with confidence in pursuing their sport interests.

This, reinforces the gender normative nature of sport and can be attributed to pushing girls away from pursuing an interest in being active and sport.

Gemma, the coordinator of She Can believes that the media and advertisements have cultivated stereotypes of women that steer females audiences away from getting sweaty and dirty.

The line up for events in Semester 2 include Martial Arts, potentially weekend waterskiing and wakeboarding getaways and all female social events. The best part is that you don't even have to spend a single cent because the pop ups and fitness classes are free!

Further, the popularity of male-dominated and male-only sports continues to dominate screen time, with a seeming lack of media interest in female sports.

“Loads of people will tune in to watch the 100 meter sprint with Usain Bolt but I bet you, no one could name anyone in the line-up for the female 100 meter sprint,” says Gemma.

Luckily, She Can aims to break down barriers and gender stereotypes by encouraging females to get moving whether it's by picking up sporting equipment and playing or attending the fitness classes, or sporting pop ups throughout the semester.

"You’ll never remember the lecture that you went to but you’ll always remember the sport clubs and the friends that you met through your sport” says Gemma.

So what are you waiting for? Get up, get active, and get started on making some memories you're sure to remember.

WATCH our interview with the girls involved: blitz.arc.unsw.edu.au

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LAUREN SULLIVAN ARLEEN WILCOX

DEGREE AND YEAR: Media (Journalism)/International Studies, 2nd Year POSITION: Writer DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Cat-lady, Curious, Loud WOULD YOU RATHER GO FORWARD OR BACK IN TIME? I would rather go back in time so I can buy a lottery ticket with the winning numbers, and buy a house in Sydney when prices were still affordable.

FAVOURITE BOOK: The Perks of Being a Wallflower WRITING/GRAMMAR/PHRASE PET PEEVE: When people write "should of" instead of "should have".

JO BRADLEY

DEGREE AND YEAR: Bachelor of Arts (Film and Theatre), 1st Year POSITION: Writer and 'Pass the Popcorn' Radio Presenter DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Sleepy, Hungry, Cinephile WOULD YOU RATHER GO FORWARD OR BACK IN TIME? Forward until everyone gets a jet pack.

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO AT THE MOMENT? The My Favourite Murder TrueCrime Podcast.

DEGREE AND YEAR: Advanced Science (Honours), 4th Year POSITION: 'Scoop of Science' Radio Co-Presenter DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Enthusiastic, assertive, bookworm.

WOULD YOU RATHER GO BACK OR FORWARD IN TIME? Back - I wouldn't want to see any future #spoilers!

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO AT THE MOMENT? The Wholesome Show - a science pub-chat-showpodcast by Dr Will Grant and Dr Rob Lambert, and expert guests.

GABRIEL JAMMY

DEGREE AND YEAR: Bachelor of Arts, 1st Year POSITION: 'Almost Famous' Radio Presenter WOULD YOU RATHER GO BACK OR FORWARD IN TIME? Back – there are so many awesome concerts I’d love to see!

HIDDEN TALENTS? I can solve a Rubik’s cube in under 40 seconds…

As lame as that is, that’s all I’ve got.

HOW DO YOU GET OUT OF AWKWARD CONVERSATIONS? I find the phrase “So, anyway…” can segue from anything, to anything, with minimal awkwardness!

LAWRENCE MENZ TINA WU GARRY LU

DEGREE AND YEAR: Criminology and Criminal Justice, 3rd Year POSITION: Writer DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Please, Look, Away WOULD YOU RATHER GO FORWARD OR BACK IN TIME? Like early 2000 jeans, dairy products, and saline eye drops, I only get better with age...

So forwards.

FAVOURITE BOOK: High Fidelity WRITING/GRAMMAR/PHRASE PET PEEVE: No spaces after ellipses.

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DEGREE AND YEAR: International Studies/Media (Communication & Journalism), 1st Year POSITION: Writer DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Cynical, Compassionate, Quirky WOULD YOU RATHER GO FORWARD OR BACK IN TIME? I'm a history buff, so backwards.

FAVOURITE AUTHOR: Melina Marchetta WRITING/GRAMMAR/PHRASE PET PEEVE: "How long have I been out?" said by every fictional character who's been unconscious.

DEGREE AND YEAR: Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours), 4th Year POSITION: Writer and 'Scoop of Science' Radio Co-Presenter DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Blonde, tall, man-bun.

WOULD YOU RATHER GO BACK OR FORWARD IN TIME? Forward. The unknown is exciting.

HOW DO YOU GET OUT OF AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION? Complimenting the other person on something they are wearing.

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO AT THE MOMENT? THE PODCAST Sawbones: A marital tour of misguided medicine.

TRISHA HASSAN

DEGREE AND YEAR: Commerce/ Education (Secondary), 1st Year POSITION: TV Producer DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Cheerful, Fun, Outgoing WOULD YOU RATHER GO BACK OR FORWARD IN TIME? Forward, but only so I could skip all my exams and due dates.

WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE DIRECTOR? I absolutely love love love Peter Weir WHAT FILM COULD YOU ALWAYS WATCH AND NEVER GET SICK OF? Dead Poets Society.

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