SWINE 2019 Issue 1

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MEET THE TEAM

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Sophie Evans Editor

I’m a third year Arts student majoring in Professional Writing & Editing, and loving my time at Swinburne. Outside of uni, I read three different editions of Vogue, although my to-read pile has gotten a bit out of hand over the festive season. I could honestly live off cheese platters and have an expensive penchant for D’Affinois.

‘$16? Sure!’

Zoe Abletez Designer

Hey Guys! I’m a third year Product Design Engineering student. When I’m trying to forget that I voluntarily signed up for a five year degree, I’m busy teaching greyhounds how to be perfect pets, and being immensely passionate about arts. This includes but isn’t limited to music, photography, and fine art. Anyway enough about me, here’s hoping that 2019 is a kind year to you all xx

Hello, and happy 2019 to you all!

I’m so excited to have been given the opportunity to be the editor of Swine. Since I started at Swinburne in 2017, I have contributed to the magazine so I could practice my writing/journalism skills that will hopefully eventuate into a career in this area. It has been an invaluable source for improvement and to broaden my scope. I planned to apply to be the editor, and here I am. Thanks to Sam and the SSU for the opportunity!

A bit about me: I’m at the beginning of my third year into the Bachelor of Arts (Professional) degree, so this year is placement time! My major is Professional Writing & Editing, with Italian, and Social Media as minors. I’m passionate about language, which is clearly going to help me in this role, and you too if you choose to contribute! Learning Italian, and French in high school has really improved my English and I’m a stickler for correct grammar.

Outside of uni life, I love reading fashion magazines, making extravagant cheese platters, going to art galleries, and going out to nice restaurants and bars. Personally, 2019 is looking to be an exciting year for me: I moved out of home for the first time, I have my placement and of course the editor role here at Swine. I also earned the Charles D’Aprano scholarship at Swinburne and will be off to Italy for a few weeks to research Italian fashion in Milan (and drink a fair few Aperol Spritzes).

Swine is a great publication that shows the best of what Swinburne students are thinking and learning. If you have any creative talent—writing articles, poetry or stories, photography, drawing—please send your work in and be recognised. Otherwise, share the thought with someone you think would enjoy it. Especially while you’re studying, being able to practice and get feedback on your work is going to be beneficial for you—it has been for me. Plus, it looks amazing on your resume!

I remember my first time at uni back when I graduated from Year 12, and it wasn’t what I expected (it was also not at Swinburne). After a hectic VCE year and the constant schooling prior, it can seem overwhelming to dive straight into university. Take a breath, and if it really isn’t for you, defer and come back. Go and see the countries you’ve been dying to go to, work and save some money, and figure out what you may like to do. You’re young and you have time. To those hanging around and getting straight into it, enjoy! It’s much more inspiring and motivating than you think.

I hope this orientation issue puts a smile on your face and gets you excited for the year ahead.

Remember: “Mondays don’t suck, your attitude does.”

Enjoy the issue, Sophie

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

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Welcome to all new students, as well as those returning to Swinburne for another year! As your 2019 Swinburne Student Union President, I want to work with more students than ever to ensure that we have the most active and inclusive year at the union yet.

The Swinburne Student Union (SSU) runs the Hammer & Swine (your Hawthorn campus student bar), as well as delivering free daily breakfast, weekly BBQs, and the cheapest printing on campus. In 2019, we hope to grow the union, expanding volunteering opportunities for students as well as working even closer with student-run clubs to provide a vibrant culture here on campus. Head over to our Facebook page for updates on services and upcoming events.

The SSU is Swinburne’s only independent, student-run representation, welfare and events service. As your student union, we aim to improve the experience of all Swinburne students, both in education, as well as in student culture. We are always interested to hear what you have

to say about the union, and your time at Swinburne in general. If you have any ideas on how we can make your student experience a better one, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

If you’d like to get involved with any of our services and events opportunities that exist within our thriving SSU volunteers program, come see us. Our SSU collectives also provide great opportunities to get involved with like-minded students. And if you have any time free after all that, between study and part time work, definitely join a club or three - or maybe even start your own! I encourage all students to get involved as much as you can.

In Unity, Sam Roberts President Swinburne Student Union

facebook.com/swinburneunion

twitter.com/ssu_president

Instagram.com/swinburnestudentunion

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

By Sam Roberts

Starting off at university can be a pretty stressful time, so to help you out, we’ve put together a quick guide on the essentials to getting started.

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COLLECT YOUR STUDENT ID CARD:

Getting a new student card is a bit like ripping off a band aid. And if you wait until the middle of week one to deal with that band aid, it may take an hour or two to take off.

BECOME A STUDENT UNION MEMBER:

If you’d like to access our free printing, BBQs, free entry to parties, cheap drinks in the student bar, and much more, then get your SSU membership ASAP. At $20, it’s the best value purchase you’ll make all year. Come to Level 4 in the UN building or find us online.

JOIN A CLUB OR A SOCIETY:

Uni is a lot easier if you’re coming to campus for more than just study. So while you’re here, get involved with some of our existing clubs. Or set up your own and get to know some likeminded people outside the classroom.

ATTEND ORIENTATION EVENTS AND PARTIES:

At the start of the year, make sure to attend welcome events and parties. You’ll meet new people and get to know the local hangouts like the Hammer & Swine and the Hawka (The Hawthorn Hotel).

BUY YOUR TEXTBOOKS:

Or start saving for them... Textbooks are pretty expensive, so before you go and buy them all, try talking to some older students (or stalkerspace - at your own risk) about whether textbooks are good value for each unit. If you need to buy new books, go grab a Swinburne Bookshop membership for some awesome discounts.

VOLUNTEER!

The Swinburne Student Union offers a huge range of volunteering opportunities, including our weekly BBQs and more practical experience in our office. Volunteering through our welfare collectives is another great way to meet like-minded mates. It also looks great on your resume.

GET A PTV CONCESSION CARD:

Don’t leave this one to the last minute. Concession rates will save you at least $300 each year, and PTV won’t miss a chance to hand out transport fines during week one if you forget your concession card.

CHECK YOUR CLASS LOCATIONS:

If you’ve got a class in the AS or EW buildings, you’ll want to give yourself a bit of extra time to find it before your first class.

START USING YOUR DEGREE: Your classes will be far more enjoyable if you start consolidating them during uni. There are extra-curricular activities for almost every degree at Swinburne. If you’re a media student you could start a radio show with 3SSR. If you’ve just started robotics, then check out the Swinburne Tinkerers Guild. If you’re stuck for ideas you can always ask a tutor for an extra-curricular activity that suits you. Of course, creatives should get in contact with Swine for submissions to show off your work!

WORK OUT YOUR ‘GO-TO’ LUNCH SPOT:

Or at least the location of the uni microwaves. If you’re going to get through a three (and the rest) year degree, you’ll need to live on more than coffee.

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LIBRARY RE-VAMP

Nothing says ‘welcome back’ in true Swinburne style like an unfinished upgrade. The Hawthorn library face lift has been long anticipated, and though we’re still waiting for a few extra features to be installed, the unveiling hasn’t disappointed.

With Student HQ, Student Housing and Finance, Equipment Loans, the IT rovers and more, Level 2 is now a true information hub for students. There are a variety of new study spaces, accented by green (albeit fake) foliage walls and bathed in sunlight from the surrounding windows. It is now by far the most serene place to be in the queue waiting for help from Student HQ. Once the café is fully functioning, you can calmly sip your latte while they tell you that you have accidently been enrolled in a Bachelor of Salami Making rather than the Accounting course you applied for.

Go in for all of your university woes and in time, no doubt there will be more A-class study spaces with a high-tech feel. Otherwise just grab your coffee and a copy of Swine and relax inbetween classes. The whole space has been transformed from an Officeworks warehouse to the floor of an IKEA showroom.

We can only hope that the Swedish meatballs will be a menu item for Atrium café.

Find the Library entrance upstairs in the Atrium opposite the BA building.

CLUBS

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Academy of Street Dance is a not-for-profit dance club established in 2016 with Swinburne University of Technology. We are an open styles dance club, primarily focusing on street styles. We are accessible to students who are enrolled at Swinburne or not, who want to dance or serve as a starting point to pursue dance. The purpose of AOS is to create a safe and welcoming environment for members to learn, train and grow in any style(s) they are interested in. AOS aims to foster growth, passion and strong bonds with/from its members. The club also serves as a bridge between themselves and the Melbourne street dance community where newcomers are exposed to the wider ‘Burn City’ dance culture.

We look forward to seeing some new faces in 2019!

Email: swin.aosdance@gmail.com

Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/aospineapples

Member Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/aospineapples/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/aospineapples/

UniOne:

https://unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/aospineapples

2018 was a phenomenal year for the Swinburne physics club. Perhaps our largest achievement was the coordinated effort between Swinburne, Melbourne, Monash, RMIT, and La Trobe Universities in organising the Australian Institute of Physics careers night. On the night, we had the chance to hear from physicists, and network with different industries. It was an excellent night and truly a great example of inter-university collaboration. Outside of this, we turned to the stars in first semester to work closely with the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing here at Swinburne in cataloguing some of the strangest astronomical objects: pulsars. Another great success for the year was the annual physics trivia tournament between Swinburne and Melbourne Uni, where Swinburne managed to take back the trophy! 2018 was a fantastic year, and we look forward to what 2019 has to offer.

Become a member of our club by registering via UniOne and join us for another exciting year filled with physics.

UniOne: https://unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/SPC

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/swinphysclub/

E-mail: swinphysclub@gmail.com

What’s the difference between the Swinburne Aviation Society and QANTAS?

One has talented pilots, and sophisticated airline managers; the other has a kangaroo as its logo.

Swinburne Aviation Society (SAS) delivers academic and social events through providing members with the following opportunities: social activities, industry networking events, and site tours of airlines and aviation stakeholders (previous tours have been with Jetstar, TigerAir, Singapore Airlines, AirServices Australia and more).

This is the club for aspiring pilots, aviation mangers and individuals with an interest in the aviation sector. Swinburne Aviation Society intends to aid students in expanding their insight into the amazing industry aviation is.

SAS Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SwinburneAviationSociety/

SAS LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/swinburne-aviation-society/about/

UniOne:

https://unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/AviationSociety

Those who love Italian food, language and culture… the Swinburne Italian Club is for you! The Swinburne Italian Club will endeavour to give its members the opportunity to socialise within the university with events such as free pizza and cake days. In addition, collaborating with other universities to hold events such as the boat cruise and ball organized by VITA.

VITA (Victorian Italian-Australian Tertiary Association) is the official collaboration of the University Italian Clubs of Monash, Melbourne, Swinburne, La Trobe and RMIT Universities. The Swinburne Italian Club looks forward to being involved with VITA to organise events which see over 500 university students coming together to do what Italians do best: mangiare, ballare e parlare (eat, dance and talk).

Please like our Facebook page and follow our upcoming events on our website:

https://www.facebook.com/swinitalia.sic

https://unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/SwinItalia

Vita:

https://www.facebook.com/vitavic.aus/

http://www.vitavic.com/

Swinburne e-Sports club is for those who want to learn, watch, enjoy, and participate in competitive online gaming. We are dedicated to helping newcomers learn more about their favourite games, to watching and enjoying all types of e-sports together, and helping gaming veterans find a place on one of our competitive teams.

We support League of Legends, Rocket League, Overwatch, Counter Strike, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Rainbow Six, Smash Bros, and FIFA among many more games.

If you have any questions, would like to join a team, or would like to help run a game title, contact us at swinburneesports@gmail.com.

Those interested can join us through the StudentLife portal.

https://studentlife.swinburne.edu.au/Clubs/ SwinburneEsports

Hey Swinburne!

Now that the holidays are over, it is time to get back into our routines of rigorous study for our futures.

In order for us to take a break from our busy schedules, we have worked hard to create a community where like-minded people that share the common interest of Korean culture can gather together.

For the new year of 2019, our club will be engaging in Koreanrelated activities and events in order for those who are interested to join our goal of being able to experience Korea at Swinburne.

If you have any enquiries regarding our club, feel free to ask us on our Facebook page or email. We hope that everyone has a fantastic year and we wish the best for you all in 2019!

Sincerely,

the Swinburne Korean Club Committee

Email: swinburnekoreanclub@gmail.com

UniOne:

https://unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/SwinburneKoreanClub

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SwinburneKoreanClub

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/swinburnekoreanclub/

The Swinburne Japanese Club aims to provide a place where both local and international students can come together to learn and share their love and experience of Japanese culture, history, language and more. We run a weekly on-campus language exchange known as Kaiwa throughout each semester, where you can learn some Japanese, teach some English to Japanese Exchange Students, or just make friends with likeminded people who love Japan. We also run other various other cultural events throughout the year including Karaoke Night, Onigiri and Sushi Night, and more. Come and join us on UniOne, and follow our Instagram and Facebook pages for event updates.

UniOne:

https://unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/japaneseclub/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SwinJapClub/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/swinburnejapaneseclub/

Email: japclub.swin@gmail.com

Design, build, test, compete!

Whether you like motorsport, engineering, design, business, or just want to bolster up your resume and hands-on skills, Team Swinburne builds a team towards one goal: win Formula SAE competition!

Team Swinburne Formula SAE is a squad of designers, business students and engineers who design, build, test and compete a fully electric ‘Formula Student’ style race car. The project is aimed to develop real practical skills for industry, setting timelines and budgets, and getting involved with industry sponsors and the community. By being a part of the project, students are more applicable for work after university and have developed skills and practices for industry, overall becoming better equipped for the future.

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/teamswinburne/

We have a passion for connecting students with Businesses, believing that the connections we make at university affect our time beyond our courses. Each fellow student is potential business partner and through collaboration, we can carry out amazing things together. With a broad set of diverse skills and talents, we aim to help reach your creative goals and find the right businesses for sponsorship, partnerships, and possibly careers. We look forward to seeing you at our informative business summits where you can gain insights into what skills businesses want to see and your future.

UniOne:

https://studentlife.swinburne.edu.au/Clubs/ swinbusinesssociety

The Swinburne Tinkerers Guild focuses on giving power back to students. We let our members come up with project ideas, pitch them to the club and then we fund them. Our funded projects are as broad as our member’s imaginations and include a 3D printed EMG controlled robot hand, an arcade machine, two metre-long LED board that you can play long on, racing drones, hydraulic robot arms and much, much more!

Come along to a build day and we’ll give you something to join in on, no experience necessary!

Build days run every fortnight.

Semester 1 Events:

Intro To Raspberry Pi & Arduino

Learn To Solder Night

Intro to 3D Printing & Laser Cutting

Pub Nights

Project Build Days, and more

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/tinkerersguild/

UniOne:

unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/TinkerersGuild

Unlike the Gatwick incident in England, the Swinburne Drone Squad fly their drones with care and respect. The club has a collection of drones that members can use and learn to fly. Just make sure to follow the Facebook page for event details. With the club promoting many Swinburne events around campus in 2018, the club plans to continue promoting and showcasing the best of Swinburne.

UniOne: https://unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/ SwinburneDroneSquad

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SwinburneDroneSquad/

Email: SwinburneDroneSquad@gmail.com

Some might say this hobby is rocket science, but for others the hobby of rocketry is a craft. Rockets built from hot glue and balsa wood to fibreglass and aluminium, the Swinburne Rocket Club is a club for everyone wanting a hands on hobby. Our 2019 projects consist of a hybrid rocket motor engine launch, projects to build a rocket and launch it in a single day, as well as our outreach program for schools.

Unione: https://unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/ SwinburneRocketClub

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwinburneRocketClub/

Email: swinburnerocketclub@gmail.com

Established in 2007, the Swinburne Punjabi Club is one of the oldest clubs still active on campus. The main aim of the founders back then was to embody the inclusivity of the five rivers of Punjab into the club and envelop all students within it. The successive members over the last decade have toiled hard to share the rich culture of the Indian subcontinent and bridge gaps between various communities.

The club aims to make people aware of the rich heritage of the subcontinent while simultaneously introducing them to all the fun and festivities it has to offer. For international students, the club strives to provide a home away from home by helping them adjust to a new life in a new country. The club activities have always been a place to make new friends from different backgrounds to share in laughter and joy.

In Semester 1 we start the year off with the spectacle of colours that is Holi. The event features foot tapping Indian music to dance to and vibrant colours to smear your friends all over with. Holi, like most of our events, is free to attend and is not exclusive to Swinburne students. As a tradition we have always stuck to the concept, “a party isn’t fun until you shake a leg”, and Holi similarly offers you the chance to show off those dance moves you’ve been hiding.

So come join the Swinburne Punjabi Club to learn about different cultures in a fun and interactive way and spice up your university experience.

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/swinburnepunjabiclub

Club Registration:

https://unione.swin.edu.au/Clubs/swinburnepunjabiclub

Email: swinpunjabiclub@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER FOR THE VOLUN(YEAR)

by James Atkins

O-Week brings thousands of new faces to Swinburne, and for students new and old, it’s a big step to take. Summer hangovers must be forgotten, hours of work cut back, textbooks cracked open, and new people in new classes to meet. It’s a busy time for sure.

A steady bombardment of food, music and information welcome you to campus. Every O-Week. the Swinburne Student Union sets up just off John Street. There are prizes to win, freebies to snag and discounts to bag. To run these stalls, the Student Union uses volunteers. It’s amazing to be a part of, and my experiences with the Union in the past two years have been really enjoyable.

For me, semester one of 2017 started just like that, and every subsequent O-Week would have followed suit if not for a chance encounter with the Union’s General Secretary for that year. It was the easiest way to get involved with the Union’s volunteering program, affectionately called Street Team. For someone quite new to the uni, the sudden increase in exposure to university life was welcome. Flipping snags at weekly BBQs with free sausages and soft drinks was a highlight, and despite the early starts supervising, the daily breakfast was one of the best ways to wake up before a morning class. It was an opportunity to meet not only the

other people who volunteered with the Union —a team of 40 strong— but also the staff and elected representatives.

Where possible, I volunteered several times a week and there was always flexibility and someone willing to step in when I couldn’t make it. Truly, it’s those moments when you’re huddled under a big red marquee with your teammates, warm behind a BBQ while miserable Melbourne drizzles around you, that you make friends for life. It was this that grounded me at Swinburne. There were familiar faces everywhere, both from Street Team and those who I’d chucked an extra serve of onions to at the BBQ. It added a welcome consistency to university life. Between the classic student problems of money, study and accommodation, turning up to volunteer was a homecoming of sorts, if only because of the free food.

The volunteer program expanded massively in 2018, welcoming over 150 new volunteers. Events were introduced where volunteers could relax and socialise with Union reps and other volunteers, and BBQs and breakfasts were streamlined. Being able to connect with hundreds of people, both while volunteering and outside, made 2018 incredibly fun and satisfying. It was great to be rewarded for work put into volunteering. Whether that was kicking back in the Hammer and

Swine bar with free drinks and pizza or going to laser tag. It provided a sense of community and allowed me to get to know volunteers better in a relaxed setting.

This year the program is being expanded once again. There will be something to do every day on campus that volunteers can help with. Whether that is a classic like the BBQ or one of the new initiatives like Welfare on Wheels (referred to affectionately as the free food trolley on Swinburne Stalkerspace), or helping with poster runs. I recommend everyone get involved. There is so many friends to be made and so many good times to be had volunteering that will set you up for life.

I’m proud to see the volunteers who joined the team in previous years step into their own positions. Something I felt as a volunteer previously was the ability to shape the platform of the Union, and this is something I want to see continue in the future. Some of my best times at uni were had with Street Team, and I can’t wait to welcome volunteers new and old to the program this year.

If you are interested in getting involved with volunteering for the Swinburne Student Union, please visit http://ssu.org. au/vollies or email volunteer@ssu.org.au

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TREAT YOURSELF vs. LAST DAY BEFORE PAY DAY LUNCH OPTIONS IN GLENFERRIE

By Sophie Evans

As uni students, we don’t always have the available cash flow to fund our ideal food lifestyles and that can mean having to make some mature choices when it comes to money. Especially when it comes to buying lunch, you need something that’s going to help you stay awake through your next lecture (well…). Then there are cravings, where your friends want to go, or trying to find anywhere that offers student discounts.

Thanks to two years at uni and a year living in Hawthorn, I know all of the places you can go whether you have $5 or $50 left in your account for lunch. (Yes, you can always bring lunch but where’s the allowance for spontaneity there?)

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SUSHI HUB 686 Glenferrie Rd

Of course you can come and get sushi from the street front and take it back to campus, but enter inside and there’s a bountiful sushi train to tempt and please: gyozas, sashimi, and hand rolls on demand.

TREAT YOURSELF

MR & MRS BANH MI 640 Glenferrie Rd

A fancier take on the traditional Vietnamese pork roll, Mr & Mrs Banh Mi offers chicken and vegetarian options to take it from Hanoi to Hawthorn. There’s also some trusty (and damn delicious) rice paper rolls which are $8 for three. You often get a free cinnamon donut thrown in at no cost. Just avoid the lunch rush at 12:30.

CONTINENTAL DELI Glenferrie Centre by Cupcake Kiosk

In love with cheese, marinated veg and meats like prosciutto? Write down your desired ingredients from the list, hand it to the man at the counter and you’ll have a don’t-want-it-toend focaccia in no time.

BEER DELUXE 329 Burwood Rd

A nice brick-walled bar with plenty of weekly food and lunch specials between 12-2pm. Pizzas, spicy Korean chicken wings, chicken parmas and salads included. Not to mention, amazing beers on tap and in the fridge.

SUSHI SUSHI 700 Glenferrie Rd

Grab your stock standard sushi from here cheaply and be satisfied with brown rice options and your old favourites. Hopefully they bring back the Chicken Katsu Curry one..

VIETNAMESE BAKERY Glenferrie Centre across BWS

Come here for the real deal and savour one of the best banh mi in Hawthorn. Cold pork or roast pork? Get drinks added cheaply for a lunch deal with change from $10.

GONTRAN CHERRIER 696 Glenferrie Rd

All of your French pastry dreams in one place. If you don’t try the almond pain au chocolat croissant once (i.e. a dream hybrid), you’re kidding yourself.

HAWTHORN HOTEL 481 Burwood Rd

A stone’s throw away from campus, this pub offers plenty of daily specials ideal for the thirsty student. Parmas are $14 on Monday, Tightarse Tuesday gets you $7 pizzas, and burgers will set you back a tenner on Thursdays. Oh, and daily happy hour with $5 basics. Go on.

LAST DAY BEFORE PAY DAY

TREAT YOURSELF

FONDA 651 Glenferrie Rd

If you really want to go all out, grab some luxe Mexican at this Melbourne institution. Tacos, quesadillas, ceviche salad… and perhaps even a glass of sangria if you’re hopping on the train home. Ultimate #treatyourself.

CHEF LAGENDA 724 Glenferrie Rd

Come for the Curry Laksa. Stay for the Curry Laksa. Return for the Curry Laksa.

DUMPLING KING 656 Glenferrie Rd

Of course there’s dumplings here, but even better a full Chinese menu with all the trimmings. The BBQ pork buns are delicious. Just try and restrain yourself.

PICCOLINA 802 Glenferrie Rd

If you’ve got some time up your sleeve and ready for a little walk, head up the northern end of Glenferrie Rd to this gelateria. Classic flavours of ice-cream, plus sorbet and granita (hello, watermelon and mint) for our dairy-free friends. I guess it’s not technically lunch but who’s to judge?

STUDENT DISCOUNTS GALORE everywhere!

Getting lunch near a uni definitely has its perks, with businesses wanting all the hungry student traffic they can get. Swing by Schnitz, Lord of the Fries, Bagelicious, or Guzman y Gomez for the Mexican fix you need.

BEWON 652 Glenferrie Rd

Seriously good food here, and decent servings to fill you up for the day for under $15. The beef, pork or chicken on a hot place with rice is simple but the best. There’s a Korean bento box for variety or classic bibimbap and soups. Add kimchi for plenty of spice, and sweeten up with fruity Korean soft drinks.

LUCY’S DUMPLINGS 24 Wakefield St

Lunch without leaving uni? Ya kidding! Dumplings in all their forms and sizes are here with a quick walk back to class afterwards.

YOCHI 673 Glenferrie Rd

What did we do before we had frozen yoghurt? Sure beats a 50c cone from Macca’s. (Or does it?) Load up as little or as much as you like, and as healthy as you like. The perfect penny pincher.

LAST DAY BEFORE PAY DAY

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References: Acee, T, Cho, Y, Kim, J & Weinstein, C 2012, ‘Relationships among properties of college students’ self-set academic goals and academic achievement’, Educational Psychology, vol. 32. No. 6, pp. 681-698

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GOAL SETTING

By Andrew White

What do you want to get out of your degree? A job in a specific field? Life experience? Crippling debt? Whatever your reasons for being at university it can be a very big task to actually complete your degree. You need to have a balance of study, leisure and (sometimes) work to keep yourself up to date on your studies as well as to make sure you look after yourself and don’t burn out. A good way to help achieve this balance as well as ensure you reach the end of your degree is to set goals for yourself for the year, or possibly even throughout for your whole degree.

You’re probably already sick of hearing about setting goals already – especially if you’re coming to uni straight from high school – but it is an incredibly important and helpful tool that will help you even after you graduate no matter where you end up.

Want some proof? A study published in Educational Psychology in 2012 shows that students who listed more specific academic goals at the beginning of the semester were more likely to have higher academic achievement at the end of the semester. There is definitely more to it than simply setting some goals for the semester and collecting your HD at the end of the semester, but listing specific goals that were achievable certainly helped.

If you’re going to be setting goals, there is a very good method called SMART goals to help you make realistic, helpful goals for yourself. SMART stands for:

SPECIFIC – Make your goals clear. They should include specifics and be precise for what you are aiming to achieve.

MEASURABLE – Ensure that goals you set havei a quantifiable point so you can see when you have achieved it. Adding milestones if your goal is a large one can help with larger goals and show your progress for a nice dopamine hit.

ACHIEVABLE – Your goals should be realistic. Ending with a score of 100 in each class might be reachable for some but a difficult goal is pointless if there is no chance of you achieving it.

REALISTIC – Setting goals that are practical to you and your circumstances is important. If you study and work during and don’t get home until late, setting the goal to study for an hour every day isn’t helpful if you don’t have the time to do it.

TIMEFRAME – You know when you have months to do an assignment and you leave it until the last minute every time? It’s similar with goals. Make sure you have a deadline that is reachable but that will also keep you motivated to achieving that goal.

The ability to set practical and attainable goals is something that will help you no matter where life takes you. Use whatever suits you best: your iPhone calendar or reminders apps, diaries and journals or posters on your bedroom wall. As long as it’s a goal that you really want, there’s nothing stopping you from achieving it.

The SMART goals have been written about countless times. There is plenty more information on it out on the internet to inspire you to get going and take advantage of that wonderful brain of yours!

ADVICE FROM ALUMNI: BRITTANY ARTHUR

By Sophie Evans

Which course/s did you study at Swinburne?

I did a double bachelor of Business and Arts and I majored in International Business and Japanese.

What are you doing now?

I’m an international business consultant and I specialise in business development and design thinking in Japan and Germany.

Where has your job taken you?

My main markets are the Japanese market or the German market, however I have been to Mexico, Argentina, Singapore, England, Ireland and Belgium.

Any tips for earning scholarships and internships?

Yes! People think of scholarship money as being free money. It’s not. You have to apply for a scholarship with the same mindset as if you were going to a bank or an investor. You can’t just go and say, ‘Hello, I need money.’ You have to show what you’re going to do with that money in the same way that an investor is interested in how their investment is going to grow. They want to know, why should I invest in you rather than some other person? If you can show them that through investing in you - you as a person- that their investment is going to grow because you’re going to help other people become active in your chosen industry, you’re more likely to get the scholarship because you’re taking the stance of ‘Well, this money doesn’t just end with me; if you invest with me, it’s going to grow.’ And people don’t think of that [when applying for a scholarship/internship]. Be valuable. There will always be people that come and take whatever they can and leave.

It is 100% the same for internships because it is basically a job interview—an internship is a threemonth or six-month-long job more or less. So what you need to do during this interview is show how

diverse you are, what you can do, how well you work in teams, etc. This is really the biggest difference. Also, if you’re doing an internship that you don’t want to do—this is where some people can lose an opportunity—it doesn’t matter. Do it, get in the door, and once you’re in the door, you can show them, ‘Hey, I know I’m here as a marketing assistant, but actually I’m really good at editing, or visual design, or building a brand.’ Rather than looking for an internship that is specifically what you want to do, you’ve got to go in and then you can show them all of your other skills that you can do. You’ll never find an internship that is perfect to all of your skills. Use the opportunity that you have there.

What is the best part of what you do?

Definitely the people! Because I work in training, I have the opportunity to meet 20 new people every single session. So I get the most amazing look into how people think, act, work, and their experiences. Even though the seminar itself is essentially the same content, it’s never boring because the people are always making it interesting. I love my job. I love the fact that when I leave [a seminar], 20 people say ‘I’ve learnt something new and I have something tangible I can use in my job. Now my job is easier and I have more confidence.’ This is one element of my life, but also Rotary for me is very important. It doesn’t have a whole lot to do with Swinburne but this other element of community service has always been very important to me. My Swinburne course was a combination of theory and practice so having this inter-disciplinary life, I’ve noticed brings more value. By doing a

double degree, I not only had my business network, but also my Japanese network. Having both and them often finding connections between them extrapolates the number of connections I had already.

What is the worst part of what you do?

Without getting emotional, the fact that you never can have a normal life which sucks a little bit [due to constant travel and work, and being away from family].

What is the most challenging aspect?

A huge challenge is that once I do work with a group of people—once I’ve trained them and once they’re on board—then I set them free into the world. Then come the new group with the same concerns. So because I’m working with new people, I don’t always get to see their success and progress.

Career highlight?

I’m not one of these “highlights” kind of person. I think a really important thing is to find those important moments and highlights in everything that you do. For example, of course I love the fact that I have worked all over the world but at the same time, if I hadn’t have put in the shitty work at the beginning, I wouldn’t have the highlights now. So my highlights were filled with non-highlights.

But if I had to give you one, for me I just don’t have my job. Having a fulfilled life is also important. So one of the career highlights for me in that sense would be the very first time that I was paid to run a seminar. I was paid €350 to run a seminar for four hours in Berlin. For me that was the best because it was the first time I

moved into that business field. I get paid all the time now but there was nothing like that first pay check; the first time being taken seriously. You can see then how your investment in your studies is now translating into a sustainable long-term career.

Is there an aspect of your Swinburne education that stuck with you and you use day-to-day?

If I didn’t study at Swinburne, I wouldn’t have gone to Kansai Gaidai University, where I did a year abroad, and then I did an IBL (Industry Based Learning) year which I did at Bosch. I think these two experiences really changed the course of my career because that’s when I went from theory to practice. I built relationships that I still have today, I made friends that I still have today, and that was really where I learnt Japanese which is part of my job now because I’m a trainer in Japanese. None of this would have been possible without those two years. One of the reasons I chose to study at Swinburne was because of those two opportunities.

Advice for Swinburne students?

Spend all your time learning and meeting people. Also, to document what you learn along the way. For example, when you meet someone make sure you send them an email. Don’t just meet someone and say, ‘Oh, it was nice to meet you.’ Try to build those connections at university because it is essentially a filter for people who are interested in your field. As much as it’s important to have people that complement your skillset, uni is an incredible place to find people who share your same skillset that you can

create a network or community that can do really great things. You literally walk into a classroom and there are 30 people who have the same interests that you do. Sometimes people view the more as competition, but at the end of the day, you all bring something to the table. Get to know your classmates really well. You’re 100% responsible for your learning and no one will help you unless you raise your hand, and be very clear on what you want to get out of your time there and use the support provided.

“You’re 100% responsible for your learning”

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NAVIGATING THE WEIRD WORLD OF LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

By Tina Tsironis

Graduation. So close, and for some, you can almost see yourselves clad in full silk regalia, awkwardly accepting the rolled up piece of paper signifying your entrance into ‘”real world”. Only a few semesters left translating three (or so) years of often mind-numbingly tedious brain activity into Ps; or slogging through your last classes inhabited by less than enthusiastic classmates, itching for the satisfaction that a full-time job promises to bring.

But what happens when you remove that mortarboard from your head, dust off your most professional-looking interview clothes and venture out into the corporate world? After years of skipping tutorials for no other reason than you felt like it, of being gently cajoled into class discussions by unwavering tutors and of struggling to make ends meet until payday, things become strikingly different post-graduation.

I know that some of you approaching the tail-end of your degrees are freaking out about what to expect after graduating. I definitely was. So following some reflection on the first twelve months of my first job post-graduation, I wanted to sprinkle some knowledge crumbs your way in the hope that your transition from student to graduate to adult is a little smoother and easier than it otherwise may be.

Some crumbs might be hard to swallow but others might just motivate you to make the most of your last three semesters here at Swinburne - or at the least, to freak out a little less about what the life as a graduate will look like.

First Crumb

Job hunting won’t be the most enjoyable process

This one is pretty obvious. Some of you might secure a job soon after (or before) graduation but for many of us, slogging through seemingly endless job applications and retyping words like “experienced”, “hard-working” and “passionate” will be a drawn-out reality.

Money can get tight and spirits can dip to an all-time low during this period –how could they not? Rely on your family for emotional and financial support if necessary. If that isn’t an option, don’t be afraid to lean on your friends or partner for comfort and respite. Social activities like pizza nights at home and lengthy walks won’t cost much but will be blissful saving graces. Centrelink can also keep you financially afloat until you land a job, although we all know the path to securing government financial assistance is hardly ever smooth. Stay at that casual job you’ve held down throughout your studies for as long as you need to – seems tough to do after becoming qualified in your field but trust me, being financially comfortable until you can leave will make leaving all the more sweeter. Ask your most beloved

tutors about potential job openings or key industry contacts.

Something incredibly fundamental yet so commonly overlooked is the need to be good to yourself throughout this journey. Immerse yourself in your passions: books, exercise, music, art, cooking, coding, even sinking some bevs. Obviously not to the extent where you write yourself off for days at a time and let those promising job applications sink lower and lower on your to-do list. Soak up and enjoy the free time you’ve been gifted after years of working towards your degree. You’ve more than earned it, so take advantage of it because once you gain full-time employment, all of that free time will reduce drastically.

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Second Crumb

Prepare to navigate the weird world of the corporate office…

…especially if your previous job background is of the hospitality and retail variety. Explaining the intricacies of an office environment could and does form the basis of entire novels but I have neither the experience nor the desire to write the Next Big Novel on office politics. I do however have a bit of an outsider perspective on working in an office, due to my still-fresh certification within the corporate world. Everything seems new and rose-coloured and a little exciting when you first start at a new job, especially one you’ve secured after graduating. But after a few months, you’ll start to notice the less than desirable qualities that come along with an office job.

Some people might not be nice, some might be a little too loud, and some might micromanage you even though merely managing you forms no part of their job description. Some might clear their throats more than is humanly necessary or contribute to the mouldy food spreading through the office fridge. You might even feel a little undervalued at times.

Each of these qualities is normal enough in isolation. It’s only when they become completely intolerable and start to impact on your mental and physical health that you should start to question whether you need to have a chat to the higher-ups or perhaps move on. It is my sincere hope that your experiences are never that negative.

When minor annoyances rear their heads within an office environment, what I’ve realised is that a dose of merriment or motivation will soon follow.

Whether the doses take the form of a coworker who becomes a close friend, an all-expenses paid lunch, or a new project that allows you to develop your talents, offices are really damn good at breeding friendships, food experiences so good they give you stomach aches, and perhaps the key reason you took the job in the first place: the constant opportunity to produce high-quality work.

Third Crumb

Accept that work-wise, there’s a lot for you to learn

Starting at a job post-graduation has a way of magnifying what you perceive to be your biggest weaknesses. Your lack of knowledge and your anxiety that everything you do ends favourably will collide with deadlines and the pressure to deliver, only compounding those scary feelings.

For anxiety-ridden perfectionists like myself, it can be difficult accepting that even the “failures” are experiences that will actually help us get better at our jobs. We fear failure but by simply showing up at our jobs and working hard we risk failure. A little like submitting a difficult assessment. Making the most of the job we’ve scored due to our ability, talents and likability will be what enables us to grow, meet deadlines, deliver, and succeed.

Honesty time: I feel like I’ve learnt more about my field in the twelve months I’ve worked at my new job than I had in the four years I spent completing undergrad and honours. I participated in some relevant extra-curricular activities throughout my degree that provided me with extra experience, but I didn’t take even a fraction of the opportunities I could have taken that would have better prepared me for my role. Apply for and accept (paid) internships. Ask your tutors and lecturers if there’s any extra-curricular stuff you can involve yourself in. Meet your peers. Attend networking events – there’s free food and sometimes free alcohol!

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Beyond what is directly relevant to your field, volunteer. Get involved in your student union. Take temporary jobs. While each experience can never fully prepare you for life with a full time job, you will be exposed to new people, differing ideas and worldviews and work philosophies that will inform and elevate your own work. Every step you take away from the comfort zone of uni, while in uni, will complement your studies and help mould you into a well-rounded person. So once you walk through the doors of the office on your first day, you’ll be better prepared to deal with whatever work throws at you.

Well, unless we’re talking mouldy food. There’s no real way to prepare for that.

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