UNSW BSOC BIZZNESS Issue 1 2013 by UNSW Business Society

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EDITORS Hannah Phua Rebecca Lin CONTRIBUTORS Amalia Cole, David Freketic, Dorothy Hoang, Jeffrey Tan, Ravin Wijessuriya, Maggie Zhang, Leyoung Sham, Jessica Kan, Hannah Phua & Rebecca Lin VICE-PRESIDENT (INTERNAL) Maggie Zhang DESIGN Hannah Phua Rebecca Lin

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CONTENTS INTERVIEW: NIGHTBUG

THE REAL HD: HANDLING EXAMS

IMPORTANT: PLACES FOR FIRST YRS

INTERVIEW: THE FASHION CAREERIST

FEATURE: PRICELESS GUIDE

4 President’s Message 5 Note from the Editors 20 Lowdown on Slimming Down 26 Interview: Volunteering Overseas with Elephants 28 Daddy’s Little Girl 31 Interview: Mulu 35 Ultimate Playlist 36 Meet the Directors 40 Instagram #unsw |3

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME JULITA HARDJONO, 2013

There is a reason for why so many claim that university is the happiest time of your life. This is the time where you reach far beyond your comfort zone, explore countless opportunities, and make friends and memories that last a lifetime.

By organising a wide range of social and sports events, we also recognise the importance of supporting a balanced university lifestyle. Ultimately, we aim to prepare you with the confidence and ability to make your own mark in the corporate world, in whichever path you This is why the UNSW Business Society choose to follow. exists, to work alongside the Australian School of Business to provide you with The UNSW Business Society exceeds the most complete university experience. beyond the sole academic achievement Through creating an environment of students; it is the skills of professional for strong personal and professional development, personal accomplishment development, we encourage you to and involvement in university culture challenge yourself by learning skills and that is now sought by employers. abilities that will enable you to succeed in Therefore in 2013, our objective is the corporate world. to continue fostering the supportive community and core values of the UNSW Business Society in enriching the student experience, whilst bringing to you all the opportunities available to develop and inspire yourselves into confident and well-rounded individuals. So challenge yourself. Involve yourself at every chance you meet. With the UNSW Business Society, university can be anything and everything that you want it to be.

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FROM THE EDITORS

HANNAH PHUA & REBECCA LIN

Dearest Readers It has been a wonderful 4 month break... but now it’s time to get back down to BIZZNESS. For those of you returning back, it’s a brand new year, a fresh start for us. It’s round about time we start telling ourselves that this semester is going to be different, no more skipping out on lectures or leaving assignments to the last minute. Let’s see how long it’ll last this time. For those of you coming in from high school, WELCOME, we are delighted you can join us. University is like a fountain of knowledge, and we are here to drink. Yes... you see what we did there? hurhurhur. But really, University is a great place for learning, and this is a time for you to expand your horizons! We’re sure your social calendar will fill up quickly, but if there ever comes a time when you get bored in a lecture, The Bizzness is here to accompany you. We endeavour to help you find your place in the grand, dynamic environment of UNSW while keeping you entertained. HAVE FUN & ‘til next time ... Loveeeeeeee, Bec and Hannah :)

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Sydney’s very own Nightbug endeavours to paint the town with their majestic tones and mesmerising lyrics. Bizzness sips on some green tea with Frontman, David Frketic for an insight into their band festivities.

Hi Boys – how are you? Thank you for taking some time out for this interview! Thanks for chatting to us! So tell me, how did Nightbug all start? We have all been friends for years and occasionally jammed every now and then. We wrote some music but we never really took it seriously. We eventually found the sound that we wanted, and decided to really focus and try and get a band started.

How do you come up with new songs? Usually the guitar parts come together first, and then we all get together and work on putting all the instruments in, working on structure and then melody and lyrics come last. Where can we listen to your songs and new materials? We are recording a new song in a month and we post any news on our Facebook page so be sure to follow us. We also have a Triple J unearthed profile where we upload our new tracks.

Is here a meaning behind the band name? (If yes – explain!) There isn’t a deep meaning behind the name, but when we came up with it we just felt that it fit our sound, was original and people would hopefully remember it. So who’s who? David Frketic - Vocals/Guitar Robert Zovko - Guitar Michael Spudic - Keyboards/percussion Mark Zaknic - Drums Adam Ojurovic - Bass Where did you guys meet/ how long have you all known each other for? We’ve known each other from when we were all young so we’ve all grown up together. Where do you usually play? We haven’t done any shows yet, we are still writing and recording but hope to start gigging in the next few months, so stay tuned!

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t’s your first year so you’ve probably got everything Take Care of Yourself: seemingly under control. Your textbooks, pencil case filled with O-week freebies, and the latest Living off a diet consisting of coffee, chocolate bars and chips might sound familiar to many uni students download of the campus map. NEK MINNIT, exam period emerges and you’ll during exam period, but making a conscious effort to wonder where the semester went. Now - you’re racing eat well can really make a difference. Ensuring you against time to cram everything into STUVAC and start the day with a good breakfast (think wholegrains, low GI foods e.g. eggs, wholegrain breads/cereals, you dont even know where to begin ... oats) will ensure your brain stays focused, and your stomach remains fuller for longer allowing you to Here are some tips to make sure you survive, study more effectively (so you don’t take a break every 15 mins). Snack on fruit, veggies or with a minimal amount of battle scars. yoghurt throughout the day so you remain focused and re-energized. Drink plenty of water and Plan & Prioritize: reward yourself- this is so important The thought of exams getting closer can be extremely daunting, but having a fail proof plan can provide reassurance and clarity when the time comes. Work out which subjects you need to spend more time on, and then narrow down by reviewing lecture slides and focusing on specific weeks you didn’t understand (or skipped…oops). Mark out on a calendar when your exams are, and see how much time you have in-between each of them and prioritize.

Create a Good Environment: Some people can only study in the library. Some people prefer to switch it up by studying on their bed, on the couch or in their backyard. Figure out what works best for you, and stick to it. If your study groups often involve going on Facebook every 5 mins, eating and discussing what’s happening on the weekend – it’s probably better to work alone and ask for help when you really need it. .

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Be Realistic: Set achievable goals. Covering 12 weeks worth of content will not happen overnight. You can try, but the likelihood of you recalling all that information is slim. If you’ve been sitting down for 3 hours and haven’t achieved much, take a break. Get rid of any potential distractions. If it’s dark and you hear birds chirping…go to sleep. Living off 3 hours of sleep won’t get you far the next day – coffee won’t save you either. Be kind to yourself and make the most of your time. When it’s all over, you’ll feel a rush of relief and will forget all about that stressful period… until results come out (let’s hope all that work paid off).

Reward yourself -‐ this is so important.

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n the online fashion world where bloggers thrive by posting their opinions on fashion trends, the latest shopping hot-spots or showcasing their recent outfits, The Fashion Careerist (www.thefashioncareerist.com) instead provides a refreshing insight into fashion as a career – specifically, the do’s and don’ts of how to get a job in fashion. As a HR professional who’s worked at top luxury fashion houses, The Fashion Careerist shares career advice and tips on how to break into the evercompetitive fashion industry. She is a passionate and driven individual who chased her dreams to New York, and has kindly agreed to provide some insight on making the most of your university experience to get a step closer to your dream job in fashion! What did you study at University? I have a degree in Commerce and majored in Accounting and International Business. Although what I studied isn’t directly relevant to what I am doing now in Human Resources, having a bit of a numbers background definitely helps when dealing with the analytical side of HR (you’d be surprised how much there is!).

my university major had no bearing on my ability to move from Accounting into Human Resources. I started out as an Auditor at Ernst & Young but then realised that it wasn’t for me and a few years later landed a junior Human Resources role at the Institute of Chartered Accountants. I took the opportunity to transition from the corporate world into fashion after I moved to New York. Fortunately, I was able to leverage my previous experience in Human Resources to get a similar role within a luxury fashion house. My employer wasn’t hung up on the fact that I didn’t have any experience in the fashion industry, and they respected the fact that I came from a solid corporate background because they knew that I had undergone excellent best-practice training there. That coupled with my love of fashion (and in particular my interest in that fashion house), got me the job. While fashion houses tend to prefer someone with fashion experience, a solid background, passion and enthusiasm is even more important.

I strongly encourage you to complement your studies by doing internships, getting involved in university societies and networking events – it You haven’t always been in the fashion industry; I looks great on your resume, and shows that you understand that you have experience working in aren’t just at university for academic purposes but the corporate world as well. Do you think that the you also enjoy social interaction. subjects students choose to study or even major in at University really dictate their career path? The fashion world is one of intense collaboration so anything you can do to demonstrate your While I’m a big believer in relevant experience communication and teamwork skills is a big plus! over books and dry learning, it really depends on what area and industry you want to enter. For me, BIZZNESS ISSUE 1 | #UNSWBSOC

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While fashion houses tend to prefer someone with fashion experience, a solid background, passion and enthusiasm is even more important.

The time that students begin University is usually the period they start building on their resumes. Now the question that I am sure is on the forefront of everyone’s mind is what do HR managers look for in a resume? Is it their academics or their extracurricular activities, or maybe even neither? This may be a bit of a surprise but I look at the formatting first. I can’t stand resumes that are messy, not thought out properly and have formatting issues. It reflects on you as a person and demonstrates that you didn’t care enough about your audience to put forward your best effort. Your resume should always be easy to read, clear and concise. Just like in the real world, presentation really matters. Second of all, I’ll look at the relevant experience and see how closely it matches the role I’m recruiting for. If you have achieved something that you are proud of, put it down on your resume. You’re unique and I want to know what you’re passionate about. Anything that you’ve done that is commendable should be on your resume. If you speak another language, play an instrument, have a photography blog, or play basketball, I want to know about it!

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Companies these days don’t just hire brains, they hire the whole package. Try to get involved in things outside of your immediate faculty and get a healthy balance of good grades and extracurricular activities. Make the most of university – after all, you’re only there for a short period of time in a whole lifetime! I’ll leave you with a powerful quote from the Commencement Speech at Harvard University, 2008: “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all - in which case, you fail by default.” – J.K. Rowling I took a big risk by moving to New York to pursue a career in fashion. While it seemed crazy to everyone at the time, I had made up my mind to follow my dreams all the way over there. I didn’t want to be so afraid to venture out of my comfort zone that one day I would look back at my life in regret, so I encourage you all to live life to the fullest at university and don’t be afraid of trial and error – it will be worth it!

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By Hannah Phua

University has officially begun and for those of you who just left high school, this experience can be quite daunting because of the changes to your routine. Now there are the obvious changes such as the timetable, the different teaching styles, the added responsibility and at the same time, the extra freedom. However, there are less apparent, subtle changes which I will highlight to you, and that is... food.

it trigger your brain functioning so you can learn at your maximum potential, it also prevents you from overeating throughout the day. It’s simple, if you starve yourself in the morning, you will overcompensate for that during lunch. Moreover, unlike high school which designates a specific lunch hour, in University, lectures can sometimes run during lunch time and you may not be able to grab a bite. This leads me to my second tip.

Food is everywhere in University! You walk around campus and there’s people sipping on coke, in lectures you see people munching on sandwiches or during your break you have coffee with friends. You see food, and you want it, and it’s so readily available for you! UNSW offers a variety of food delicacies, including Thai/Vietnamese/Indian you name it! Maccas and Subway are also just around the corner on Anzac Parade. My point is that the options are endless and it becomes almost inevitable that in the first year of University, students gain weight. Today, I’ve gathered a few tips on how to keep healthy and avoid this.

TIP NO.2 YOU EAT WHAT YOU HAVE

Trust me, when your eating hours are compromised, all you can think about is snacking. So you run to the Chemist on an impulse, you buy that packet of chips, or that chocolate bar or maybe grab a handful of lollies. Even if you are able to avoid the strategic placement of all these delicious temptations, you walk out and you convince yourself you need to buy a croissant. If you can’t avoid snacking, why not just bring healthy food to snack on! When your tummy is full, you will not feel the urge to buy something unhealthy to fill it. Almonds is a great suggestion if you love to munch TIP NO.1 EAT LIKE A KING and keep your teeth busy. Further, there is absolutely no reason why this tip cannot extend to lunch! The To most, this is nothing new, but my first reminder is food you make is most probably going to contain do not skip breakfast! Never mind that 9 am start, grab less added sugar, fat and salt than takeaway options a muesli bar before you head out the door or wake provide. As an added bonus, you save a lot of money your mum up and ask her to make you a sandwich. this way since campus food/drinks will get pricey Whatever it is you need to eat this most important if you are constantly buying. So remember to bring meal of the day. Why you may ask? Well not only does healthy foods to fill your stomach! BIZZNESS ISSUE 1 | #UNSWBSOC

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If you can’t avoid snacking, why not just bring healthy food to snack on!

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TIP NO. 3 MAKE TEA YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND

TIP NO. 4 UNIVERSITY IS PRACTICALLY A GYM

I used to be the biggest abuser of the cafes around University. Coffee was my weakness since it was so helpful to pull me through two hour back-to-backto-back lectures. Additionally, when the assignment period rolled around and I’ve left everything to the last minute, high sugar energy drinks kept me company through the night.

UNSW offers a great variety of sports which you can easily be a part of. Join a club and be active! The Business Society also runs regular sporting activities throughout the year such as social basketball in Semester 1 and touch football in Semester 2. Not forgetting the annual ski trip. This is a great way to stay in shape while meeting new people!

I’ve since found a great alternative, TEA. Green tea, jasmine tea, fruit tea, all sorts of tea! Like coffee, tea contains caffeine so it will also be effective when trying to keep your eyes open, but unlike coffee, tea has almost no carbohydrates, fats or proteins. On top of that, tea is known to be a great stress-reliever, as well helps to boost metabolism, which can promote faster weight loss! If you’re hesitant about lugging the weight of water to University and think that buying coffee is much more convenient, don’t worry! Just bring with you a tea bag and a thermos of some sort. There is a hot water tap in the ASB, the Law building, as well as the Chemical Sciences building which everyone has access to. But, if you still need a coffee fix, remember, choose the smallest size and avoid adding too much sugar.

If you are too lazy to attend these events or just plain lazy to exercise at all, don’t worry, there are still other ways to burn calories. Four words : the infamous Basser steps. If you have classes in upper campus, then great! This trek is the perfect opportunity (because you have no choice) to work those legs of yours. Try your best to avoid that elevator in the engineering building and the quadrangle! If all your classes are in the lower or middle campus, make it a point to get up there. Schedule to meet friends for lunch in the Matthews food court for some Stockmarket salad, or even arrange for a study break in the main library. Those stairs can be a pain when you are in a rush between classes, but they can be a life saviour when you are trying to get healthy. Who needs a gym membership when you have all these provisions at uni?

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elcome to the start of university! Whether it be your first year, embarking on a journey into the seemingly unknown or a final year student with unattractive streaks of white hair waiting to finally graduate after years of sweat and tears, there is no doubt that after the long summer holidays you are perilously close on exhausting your cash supply after spending it on domestic road trips, international adventures or watching blockbuster movies such as Twilight (whether it be voluntary or through appeasement to the Pattinson loving girlfriend). Therefore to prevent you falling into impending bankruptcy and the subsequent seizure of all your nonexistent assets, here is our invaluable guide on how you can survive university through not so scientifically proven methods of being cheap. So lets start with the appetizer aka ‘food’. Of course you can purchase the necessities through the various food vendors scattered across the university campus but in order to be truly frugal, may we suggest signing up to Arc, which provides exclusive on and off-campus member discounts at Uni food courts and beyond. Besides ARC membership is free so even better!

Unibar during Happy Hour, which occurs daily or instead of purchasing costly, bottled spring water, numerous chilled bubblers are found across the campus. And if all fails, you can always resort to bringing your own lunch. With the awkwardly loud, growling tummy subsiding, you realize that you’ve forgotten your pencil case. To solve this problem, there hides in the twists and turns of the Quadrangle Building, a highly classified room, known only to the few, exclusive members of the cleaning staff called the ‘Stationary Reuse Centre.’

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to wash food down, cheap drinks are offered at the Unibar during happy hour

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At the risk of our lives, the location of this gem is located in room 1001A. Within the depths of the room lurks an assortment of used pens, pencils, highlighters, paper, folders and much, much more. If the Quad Building is too far and the need for stationary means the difference between life and death, may we suggest crawling into the crowded lecture theatres of ACCT1501 or any lecture to be exact, where few pens can be found abandoned on the floor after escaping from the unresponsive hands of students drifting into a deep sleep after a fatal, hypnotizing two hour dose from the monotonous lecturer. If like many, you are To further keep the liquidators away, cheap BBQs can entering University without an entourage of friends be found lining the many walkways of UNSW, usually and given the dire financial situation you are shrouded hosted by various student societies such as Global in, you just can’t afford to buy some, there are many Village and the EngSoc amongst various others. To student societies such as BSOC or voluntary clubs wash the food down, cheap drinks are offered at the such as ‘Save BIZZNESS ISSUE 1 | #UNSWBSOC

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you can get involved and converse with like-minded, friendly individuals, whilst also pursuing a worthwhile cause. If that’s not enough, there are plentiful spectacular events hosted by Arc and student societies throughout the year, which grants a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and have a great time. Here, being an ARC member would truly be beneficial as you would be able to get substantial, exclusive discounts on tickets. If you need a rest after pursuing all these relentless money saving strategies, or whether you’ve been kicked out of the house for admitting to your parents that you’ve sold the family dog in order to obtain the latest One Direction album, the University of New South Wales can act as a great place to spend the day and chill. There’s no need to spend money on a motel or resort to the streets of Sydney. Instead, relish the delicious experience of the infamous bean-bags that resides in the UNSW main library. It is a great place to induce a sleep so deep that rivals Inception and permits you to abandon all anguished thoughts about the economical woes of today. However, If Vitamin D and the smell of grass is what you desire, the library lawn, oval or the Quad is a great place to lie back and relax. But be warned, itchy skin may occur, but it’s well worth it. After the passing of a few weeks and having adapted to the not so rich and famous lifestyle of the typically thrifty University student, you’re suddenly overwhelmed in dread as you realise that the steep “Mid-Session Assessments” mountain looms straight ahead. It has crept up on you. You were having so much fun being cheap and of course enjoying university but now you’re stuck at home with nothing but mere highlighted lecture notes with pointless scribbles and drawings that resemble the ones drawn by your rudimentary friends during your early high school years. To make matters even worse, you have NO textbook. To commit to the underlying cheapskate theme of this article, if you are in the position of purchasing new and ridiculously overpriced textbooks, then DON’T!

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Instead, you can acquire cheap second-hand ones on the reliable Textbook Exchange website (www. textbookexchange.com.au). Remember to check the editions of the books that the lecturer desires. If you feel safer in a brick and mortar setting, there is also the Second-Hand Bookshop at the Blockhouse. Ultimately, hopefully these wise words will make your time at university less financially straining without the need to sell a kidney to a Chinese organ trafficker, whilst also exposing you to the many facets that make university life so great!

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ur very own Maggie Zhang embarks on a journey overseas for an unforgettable experience with elephants. She shares the details of her trip an provides a snippet of what life was like.

(Faa Sai, Mem, baby Imboon, Kham Saeng, baby Napakgao, Makham, Sai Faa, Nung Ning, Nong Nun, Nong Tuk, Tangmo) on the project have to be walked everyday and allowed to be off their chains when inside the enclosure.

Hi Maggie, could you first tell us a bit about yourself? We lived in wooden huts and had cold water bucket I’m a third year Engineering (Civil)/Commerce showers. We had to wake up everyday at 6:30 to (Accounting) student. the sound of roosters crowing. Our tasks included cleaning up left over sugar canes onto the truck and Tell us a bit about your overseas volunteer experience. dumping it into the sugar came field (the most fun I went to Thailand to volunteer for a week at Surin part was riding on the piles of sugar canes on the Elephant Village. To give you a bit of background, back of the truck), getting water from the water hole, nearly 90% of elephants in Thailand are in captivity. feeding porridge and milk to baby Tangmo, planting These elephants were used as transportation and sugar canes (putting a bunch into the ditch and hoeing deforestation but as technology advances, the use of the dirt over it, putting bags of elephant poo over the elephants for these purposes became redundant. The dirt and then watering it), breaking up elephant poo owners (Mahouts) have no choice but to use these so that it can be used as fertilizer. We camped on the wondrous animals for tourism purposes. The Surin beach along the river on our last night and had dinner Elephant Village was set up by the government to with all the mahouts. keep elephants off the streets (they wander the streets to beg money from tourists) as a lot of times they get How did you hear about the Surin Project ? hit by cars and get injured. My friend who studied Veterinary Science at USYD heard about it through her Faculty and when she told me about it we immediately started planning our 5 week itinerary to Thailand during our Summer Break.

Situated in Surin Elephant Study Centre, the Surin project hopes to help improve the welfare of the

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What did you end up having to pay for? For the 1 week program, it was around 400 AUD which covered all accommodation and food cost whilst staying in Surin. And I must say it was worth every cent and I would definitely go back if I had the money! The reason why it’s so cheap is that the program takes into consideration your volunteer efforts so it doesn’t charge more than the basic living costs. A part of the 400 AUD is also distributed to the local Mahouts which means

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that volunteers become their main source of income instead of tourism. Did you find the volunteer work during the summer beneficial? Yes definitely. I love travelling with friends and animals so this is like hitting two birds with one stone. It was hard work. Working everyday from 6:30am to 6:30 at night with some breaks in between but this entire experience was so wonderful and overwhelming that you stop caring about the excessive toads at night and your horrible tan lines.

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US? Any tips for students who wants to volunteer overseas? I definitely recommend looking at some overseas volunteering options (there are plenty). If something interests you, go for it. It will be the one of the most rewarding and enlightening experiences you’ll have in your lifetime.

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essica Kan guest blogs for “Two Cents Vault” and delivers her own two cents upon discovering that the growing distance between her and her father does not diminish the underlying love in their relationship. Kan’s tear-jerking entry is coupled with a Thai life insurance advertisement - below, we give you the link and we can almost guarantee you - it will make you weak at the nears and even possibly cry. #crying #emotionalvideos #messages4theheart #love http://twocentsvault.blogspot.com.au/ BIZZNESS ISSUE 1 | #UNSWBSOC

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the world’s worst child. My mum tells me: love my dad. I really really do. But as of late, my dad “The other day, when you went home to get your has treated me more and more like a child and incesphone, your dad bought two buns. santly recounts stories about my childhood. I asked him, ‘Who are they for?’ ‘One’s for you and one’s for Jessica. I’m just going to We don’t really talk much any more. Probably because eat the other one from yesterday’ my dad isn’t an emotional man and doesn’t like it when emotions are flying through the air. He doesn’t like revealing his true intentions or what he’s really thinking. I’m also at the age where I’m never at home to sit down and share a proper conversation with him. Therefore, we no longer have things in common. He can’t teach me any more life lessons about growing up. He can’t help me with my homework either. So now, our daily conversations consist of him calling me by my pet name (which I won’t mention) followed by, “Who does Jessica love the most?”. And I always reply “Dad does,” unenthusiastically. He places my hand into his and tells me how small my hands are. He has even started talking to me in a baby voice.

Then, when you returned, your dad offered you the bun and you just kept rejecting it. He was begging If that’s not bad enough, every day, I am reminded by you to take the whole thing to take to uni to eat! All him that when I was born: I blew bubbles with my you did was say ‘no’. He purposely bought you a bun spit, I cried a lot, I hit my head multiple times in the because you didn’t have breakfast.” same spot. He holds out his hands and shows me how little I used to be, how I used to fit perfectly into his As insignificant as it may seem to some people, that palms. Yet, every time he tells these stories he laughs really got me . He was going to eat yesterday’s stale as though it is the first time he has ever told me. As bread with raisins whilst he bought me new fresh ones though I would’ve forgotten the story within the last with ham and peas. I never felt more loved. In that 24 hours. This became really annoying because I had moment, I actually realised how selfless my father was. I started crying because I felt so bad for not appreciating his effort and I never acknowledged how It wasn’t until a couple of days ago when I realised that much he cares about me and how much he loves me. when he tells these stories, it is his way of trying to initiate a conversation with me. He was reminiscing Now, I just play along with his stories and pretend that about the times when I was young, where I would just I really enjoy listening to it. I hug him every day when I be crying just so my daddy would hug me. I know come home and before I go to bed just to let him know it’s because he misses those days when I would be that I missed him and that I love him. I know that spending 24/7 with him and telling him how much even though he doesn’t show it that it actually makes I love him with a large grin and opened arms. This him feel very happy. It’s the least I can do because he epiphany came to me when my mum told me this has given me his whole life. story which had me rolling up into a ball and bawling because I felt like BIZZNESS ISSUE 1 | #UNSWBSOC

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So you used to make jewellery in high school... What made you decide on rekindling your love for it? I was looking for a summer project and noticed the large market at the moment for bracelet stacks and flower crowns. I still had all of my old tools and materials so thought it would be perfect. I started off just selling my products at markets for fun on the weekend. I got so much positive feedback that I realised I could seriously start a successful business from this. What were your motivations behind this path? I’ve always had a love for online shopping and knew I had a lot to offer as far as my creativity goes. I still have another 7 years of uni so thought this would be the perfect way to make an income without having to work through uni. It’s a win-win, I get my creative outlet and control my income. Can you talk me through the design process? I have a very specific idea of how I want my brand to be represented and the look I want to go for. Due to this, I choose my materials very carefully and aim for innovative takes on the current trends. I am a gut feeling kind of person, so mix my materials and throw things together as my mood takes me. It isn’t a very controlled design process, I guess the control aspect comes when I actually construct the ideas and edit. Editing is the most important part!

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MEET THE DIRECTORS : CORE EXECUTIVES Julita Hardjono President 4th Year, Commerce/Law

Julita, or Julz, possesses great interpersonal skills and leadership qualities, such that there is no better candidate to lead the UNSW Business Society. She is definitely one of the most genuine and bubbly people you will come across in uni. Her loves include travelling to new places, meeting new people and eating. Having recently returned from a family trip to Turkey, she was very disappointed in the turkey (bird) found in Turkey.

Jessica Huynh Vice President (Activities) 3rd Year, Commerce/Eco

Jess is such a bubbly, loud and spirited person, it’s hard to imagine anyone more suited to run the Activities portfolio! Jess enjoys photography, good food, sports and dancing. Her comical facial reactions and passionate rants about her love for ricotta cheesecake will make anyone laugh as loudly as she does! Most of all, Jess is extremely dedicated to her cause; with an amazing combination of skills, passion and creativity, she team will bring unforgettable events to BSOC in 2013.

Cherry Ye Vice President (External) 3rd Year, Commerce/Law

With a down to earth personality, Cherry can be described as an energetic and bubbly person. She loves listening to all types of music but namely alternative music or nice chill songs. You could probably catch Cherry sipping on her favorite Milk Foam Green Tea from Gong Cha or planning her next trip overseas. Her active lifestyle and determination will certainly help her achieve her life ambition of becoming a CFO for an international company in Shanghai or Hong Kong!

Jonathan Ung Chairperson 4th Year, Commerce/Eng

Despite being the only guy on the Executive board, Jon fits in perfectly, with his penchant for perfecting his hair and stylish clothing. Jon is a big car fanatic and describes himself as a ‘proud geek’. His passion for computers in combination with his strong entrepreneurial skills has given rise to his own company, Ceebs Games. In his spare time, Jon loves to travel and try new foods. You’ll be sure to spot him around uni with his signature purple mohawk!

Maggie Zhang Vice President (Internal) 3rd Year, Commerce/Eng

Moving from the position of IT Director in 2012 to VPI in 2013, no one can deny Maggie’s dedication to BSOC, her passion for enriching the uni experience, and her incredible leadership skills. Don’t be fooled by Maggie’s serious appearance - she is quite the adventurer. She has travelled to countless exotic countires and experienced their amazing cultures. Her snowboarding and basketball skills will surprise you, but when the sun comes down, she’s always up for a good party!

Jennifer You Treasurer 3rd Year, Commerce/Eco

Direct and to the point, a quality that makes Jen a great friend. Don’t let her looks fool you! She will not be afraid to say what she thinks! From her instagram you instantly know that she loves her dog, and her food. Combined with her love of traveling, Jen has experienced food from amazing restaurants all over the world. You may be surprised about Jen’s her love for cars, and in particular, her knowledge about them. If she ever challenges you to a race, you better be ready!

MEET THE DIRECTORS Samir Kinger Sponsorship Director 2nd Year, Commerce/Law

Samir is a really approachable and polished guy, who always looks extremely well groomed, even in casual wear, oozing his 24/7 professionalism. He’s well on his way to perfecting his British accent that will surely fool the English when his talents and people-skills secure him a job in the UK. If you ever fancy a passionate discussion of reality TV shows, Samir will stun you with his encyclopaedic knowlwdge of the likes X-Factor and the Voice!

Jeremy Yam Careers Director 3rd Year, Commerce/Law

Jeremy is a super happy and friendly guy that you can call for a chat at any time! With a serious and professional demeanour, he is heavily involved in various uni activities and societies. He also enjoys keeping fit by playing football or golf when he has some free time. This shows what a dedicated and motivated individual he is. But don’t get fooled by this co-curricular enthusiast, Jeremy has an ever present smile, no matter when or where, and he will willingly give up his time for you!

David Li Wang Education Director 2nd Year, Commerce

David has an unrivalled passion for BSOC, an endless stream of ideas, and boundless energy there’s no one more suited lead the Education Portfolio in 2013. It’s not hard to see why he aspires to be an entrepreneur or a management consultant. A hardcore Parramatta Eels fan, you’ll usually find David playing footy on the Village Green if he’s not hard at work designng posters for an upcoming Education event, or spruking the latest Georgio Armani fragrance at MYER.

Kendy Ding Careers Director 2nd Year, Commerce/Law

Kendy is a friendly, easy-going individual and self-proclaimed online social media addict. From her Facebook, you can immediately gauge where Kendy’s interests lie – with the liking of numerous Coldplay, Friends (the TV show) and tennisrelated pages. Despite her seeming 24/7 online presence, she is a super busy person, balancing her studies with work and other extra-curricular commitments. Kendy has lame sense of humour – so if you’ve got a lame joke, be sure to tell her!

Lindsay Lin Careers Director 3rd Year, Commerce

Lindsay, aka Linz, is always enthusiastic and reliable, sporting her trademark smile! Lindsay must have some magical ability to stop time because she manages to balance her studies with a full-time cadetship whilst managing a busy Careers portfolio! In the little free time she has, Lindsay loves catching up on Suits and Big Bang Theory or the latest Korean drama. She knows the entire Gangnam Style dance, which if you’re lucky, may be unleashed at some of BSOC’s social events.

Leyoung Deborah Sham Education Director 4th Year, Commerce/Law

If you want extraordinary composure and elegance, take lessons from Leyoung. Incredibly bright and friendly, there is no better person to lead the Education portfolio. She is as reliable and trustworthy as her good old, Nokia brick phone. You’ll spot Leyoung in the quad, daydreaming about her future career as a professional travel blogger, or perhaps you’ll meet her one day writing your fortune in a fortune cookie!

MEET THE DIRECTORS Prem Rajendran IT Director 3rd Year, Commerce/Eco

Prem is our easy-going and dependable IT Director, who can also be described as a 1337 h4x0r. He’s always there to solve any tech problem, and is bursting with ideas to improve BSoc. Like your typical tech expert, he plays computer games ranging from CoD and CS to racing games like Gran Turismo and Need for Speed. Prem’s also a casual cricket fan, has a passion for chess and loves to play golf in his spare time. Action thrillers like the Bourne series and MI films are his favourites.

Howard Tran Marketing Director 2nd Year, Commerce/Eco

Howard is a talented and hardworking individual who will always dedicate 110% to all his endeavours. As an all-rounder, Howard not only spends his time powering through his uni degree, he also enjoys playing Basketball and Soccer, watching Suits and putting in hours of COD and CS:Go earning his nickname Howie “Phetz Gaming” Tran. The secret to all of Howie’s success starts with his trademark smilee which will have you all dazzled ;)

Hannah Phua Publications Director 3rd Year, Commerce/Law

Hannah is a genuine and kind-hearted young lady with an exceptional eye for detail and organisational skills. Her love for food can be mapped through her Facebook check-ins and amazing photography. Her dedication towards anything she puts her mind to is met with more-than-admirable results. She also has an immaculate sense of style - and you can often spot with her lovely LV Speedy. Hannah is a bubbly and outgoing character who is an all-round, top-notch person.

Brandon Lam Marketing Director 2nd Year, Comm/Science

As a Marketing director, Brandon is inevitably easily approachable and energetic. In his spare time, he likes to listen to rock music and also the sound of his ‘K20Z3’ revving to 7500 rpm. He enjoys TV shows like ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and ‘Family Guy’. Although he might disagree, his favourite quote is “VTEC just kicked in, yo!”. Brandon is a fun and interesting guy, and his dedication, creativity, and marketing talents make him an invaluable member of the BSOC team.

Rebecca Lin Publications Director 3rd Year, Commerce

Working behind the scenes of this year publications, Rebecca “trunk” Lin is regarded as one of the most influential, friendly and genuine directors. Rebecca has an impeccable dress sense and taste in music (Two Door Cinema, anyone heard of it? Thought not!). Her passion for photography and her witty sense of humor makes it extremely easy to get along with her. BSOCers should be cautioned of her random in-text citation which may appear in this edition of The Bizzness! #swagfortheyoloz

Rachel Wang HR Director 3rd Year, Commerce/Eco

There’s certainly more to Rachel than her elegant appearance. Rachel never fails to catch up with friends, maybe over a meal or two since she is a self-confessed foodie! She is sociable, outgoing, and loves to meet new people, but when faced with a task, she will put more than a 100% effort into completing and perfecting it. Interestingly, Rachel lives away from home, which is definitely why she’s such an independent character! This will come in handy when she travels to America for exchange!

MEET THE DIRECTORS Melody Hardjono HR Director 2nd Year, Commerce

BSOC’s very own lostie, Melody, is a caring, sweet and cheerful person. Better known as Mel or as some may say, a shopaholic, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, and catching up with the latest TV shows. She is hardworking and dedicated, and with the cutest voice that can brighten up anyone’s day, you can always catch her munching away on cheerios. Just one important tip for all you BSOC-ers, a gift of her favourite food, sushi, will win over this HR Director’s heart.

Joanne Chan Social Director 2nd Year, Commerce

People say great things come in little packages and Joanne is BSOC’s very own LG. She also goes by the name of DJ Channy or more commonly Jo, so if you want a sick beat give her a buzz and she will show you her skills. Jo loves socialising and is that person who is everybody’s best friend because she’s extremely friendly and fun. So get to know her and find out for yourself. If you want to win her over, bring her offerings in form of any edible thing. That girl loves her food.

Sandra Hu Sport Director 2nd Year, Commerce

Judy Tran Social Director 3rd Year, Commerce/Law

Judy is a familiar face around BSOC since her first year at UNSW. Her active involvement stems from her desire to complete uni with more than just a degree. She strives to achieve a balance between her studies, friends, extracurricular activities and work. This shows her immense amount of motivation and drive to achieve her best and completing every task with great attention to detail. In her spare time, Judy likes to spend time with her friends or getting cretive with some sewing.

Michael Wong Social Director 2nd Year, Commerce/Law

Michael is one of BSOC’s most friendly faces, fitting his role like a glove. He not only values his studies, but also balances his lifestyle by playing and coaching sports like basketball and rugby, as well as occasional attempts at ice-skating. Known to most as “Chip”, he spends his spare time catching up on Korean dramas & music, and getting in some solid hours on CS. Chip is always up for a chat, preferably accompanied by a bowl of his favourite Taiwanese beef noodles and fried chicken.

Darius Lui Sports Director 3rd Year, Commerce (Int)

Sandra is one the sportiest chicks and thus making her an As you would expect a sport director to be, Darius is a friendly, ideal fit for the Sports Director position. Her outgoing and fun active and sport-loving guy. In his spare time, you can expect nature is definitely going to leave you with a memorable first to find him shooting hoops or at the gym. If he’s not there, he is impression. An ardent dog lover, stationary freak and sports probably enjoying more laid back activities such as bowling or enthusiast, Sandra’s passions are touch footy and her dog, Bo. playing pool with friends. His passion for travelling is fuelled She is a committed and talented individual who puts her all by his belief that you should make the most out of life. He has into any given task. Her drive reflects her attitude towards life visited various countries in Asia, but hopes to extend his travels to colder places such as Antartica or the Artic. that you should work hard for what you want.

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