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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTOFCOUNTRY LIGHTHOUSE AND THE UWA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' DEPARTMENT ACKNOWLEDGES THE WHADJUK NOONGAR PEOPLE WHO ARE THE ORIGINAL CUSTODIANS OF THE BOODJAR (LAND) WE WORK, LEARN AND CREATE ON. WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO ELDER PAST, PRESENT AND EMERGING AND THEIR BARDAN (SPIRIT). WE RECOGNISE THE ROLE OF NOONGAR PEOPLE TO REMAIN THE SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL CUSTODIANS OF THEIR LAND, AND CONTINUE TO PRACTICE THEIR VALUES, LANGUAGES, BELIEFS, AND OPINIONS.
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Yourssincerely,ZiYiKee Being a student is a challenge, being an international student is an even bigger one. I believe student life in my home country is pretty easy, but being a student by yourself in a different country can be Ihard.was just 18 years old when I first landed here in Perth. It’s been 2.5 years now and I’ve had some wonderful and some tough experiences that I will remember throughout my life. The journey has not been easy, there are challenges that I have faced that I believe most international students will
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There are so many opportunities here at UWA, to help you be that best version of yourself. The Guild has more than 150 clubs and societies on campus, ranging from Music Appreciation Clubs to Science Clubs. All these clubs organise multiple events throughout the year, and the best advice I can give to you is GET INVOLVED mate! Go to every possible event on campus at least for the first couple of weeks of the semester because these events are the perfect place to meet your lifelong friends, gain experiences, make memories, and seek opportunities to become involved in uni life.
Yours sincerely, Geemal Jayawickrama
I wish you all the very best for the upcoming semester and I am excited to meet each and every one of you during the semester.
Now that you are in a foreign country, always try to learn and to do new stuff. It's always easy for us to go into our shell and keep doing what we did at home, but please always try to challenge yourself to do more and escape your comfort zone. Australia is filled with interesting things to do and engage with. From its rich and oldest continuous Indigenous culture, beautiful landscapes, picturesque beaches, exciting sporting events, delicious food and amazing night life, Australia is truly one of the most exciting places in the world. Australia is a big country and there are so many things for us international students to learn and see. Always be curious and keep asking questions from people around you.
Your journey as an international student will be a life-changing experience, but also a challenging one. It won’t always be easy and with the continued effects of the pandemic, the future still remains uncertain. Whether you face academic, professional, social, or personal challenges, we at ISD and UWA encourage you to NEVER GIVE UP. Whatever challenges you face there are numerous services, programs, and staff who are here to help. Never hesitate to reach out because we are here to ensure that your time studying here at UWA is the best possible experience You are going to learn so much in the next few years, not in just in your studies, but in your relationships, personal identity, and your worldview. Embrace and immerse yourself in this roller coaster of a ride.
Being an international student presents many challenges. You are away from home, away from friends and family, and you’re often required to face many of life’s challenges on your own whilst residing in a foreign country. The easy thing to do would be to shy away from these challenges or use them as excuses that inhibit our personal growth. Instead, I request you all to embrace these challenges and utilise them as motivation to excel in all facets of your life, especially your university studies. As someone said once, going abroad to study is not a vacation or a holiday, it’s a second life. This is your second life, your second opportunity to become the best version of yourself that you always have dreamt about.
Remember, to get more than a degree- Friends, experiences, transferrable skills, and lifelong memories.
Hi everyone! I am Geemal Jayawickrama, and I am honoured to be your International Students Department (ISD) President for 2022. I am from Sri Lanka, and I am currently in my third year studying Economics.
MEET THE COMMITEEMEET THE COMMITEE PRESIDENT Geemal Jayawickrama, Sri Lanka VICE PRESIDENT Abhishek Dey, India SECRETARY Dylan Lee, Singapore EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR Claire Wong, Singapore EDUCATIONAL OFFICER Ananya Rao,India EDUCATIONAL OCMs Abira Suresh Gunaseelan, Sri Lanka Jiewen Su, China Anargi Sewmini Wijekularatne, Sri Lanka SOCIAL DEPARTMENT SOCIAL DIRECTOR Prachin Pant, Nepal SOCIAL OFFICER Aryan Pruthi, India SOCIAL OCMs Nethumi Wijesinghe, Sri Lanka Brooke Boonlai, Thailand Lydia Tan, Singapore Navinah Muthukumaran, Singapore Rachel Lo, Hong Kong EXECS
MEET THE COMMITEEMEET THE COMMITEE PR DIRECTOR Yingxi LIm, Singapore MARKETING OFFICER Venuri Gurusinghe, Sri Lanka LIGHTHOUSE EDITOR WELFARE DEPARTMENT WELFARE DIRECTOR Shuhui Yong, Malaysia WELFARE OFFICER Yike Wang, China WELFARE OCMs Yiran Wang, China Jia Xuan Kan, Malaysia Ayesha Failasufa, Indonesia Anuradha Mukherjee, India PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT LIAISON OCMs Zi Yi Kee, Malaysia Sophia, Georgia Chee Lehan, Malaysia Kaiqi Liang
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1. Assisted the university in their discussions with the state government about border reopening for connects7.priced5.atEducation4.conflict.support3.international2.internationalstudentsatthebeginningoftheyear.Advocatedforfinancialsupport/reliefforallSriLankanstudentsoncampus.ReachedouttotheuniversitytoassistandprovidetostudentsaffectedbytheRussianUkraineSecuredasponsorshipwithKingsbridgeStudyAustraliaConsultants,formigrationadviceforstudentsdiscountedprices.IntroducedISDConsultationHours.6.PartneredupwithEmployi,toprovidediscountedemployment-relatedadvicetostudents.Collaboratedwiththeuniversitytoorganiseweeklyfornewinternationalstudents. ISD's ISD'sSemesterAchievements:1Achievements:Semester1
8. Visited the college row with ISS and reached out to the international students living on college. 9. Had a successful O-Week, 150 welfare packs were given out and the Lighthouse magazine was sold out. 10. Organised a sold-out “Meet and greet” to welcome all new international students. 11. Posted a wide range of infographics to help students settle down in Perth. 12. Posted weekly employability opportunities and academic development infographics on social media. 13. Organised the first-ever ISD Cocktail Night. 14. Collaborated with UWA Sports to organise the Sports Carnival during the study break. 15. And organised multiple other social, welfare, and academic-related events including; I. Vision Board event II. Working rights workshop III. Screw Week Quiz Night IV. Study with ISD V. End of semester stressbusters VI. Fundraiser sausage sizzle
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When I was younger, I have never fully grasped the concept of the importance of studying. As with the majority of the kids, I just wanted to have fun. Throwback to when I was 8, I vividly remembered sitting in the cafeteria and a really smart classmate of mine came up to me and said “you’re not dumb jade, you just don’t bother trying”. Fastforward to when PSLE results were released. That was when it hit me. Having always been sheltered by my parents, experiencing the difference in the culture of a prestige school compared to a neighbourhood school was indeed eye-opening for me. Other than the loss of air-conditioned study rooms, and a great variety of choices for extracurriculum activities, I was mostly upset with disappointing my parents.
Have you ever heard of academic insecurity? Well, I’ve decided to share something personal, something that I haven’t openly talked about. What better time to do this than the last semester of my degree, am I right?
When I was younger, studies were never my priority. I was that kid that flipped through the thick stack of notes the night before the final examination and also that kid that prayed HARD in the examination hall, hoping that guan yin ma hears my prayers and
Despite putting countless hours into studying, when the third year of secondary school life hit, I crumbled into pieces because route memorization was the formula for disaster. The fear of getting bad grades and disappointing my parents was so great that even though my studying technique was the most inefficient way, I didn’t dare change it up becausethatwasallIknew.
In the process of getting into university, it was super stressful. Having countless nights affordlittletechniquespracticallygivingstillofburningmidnightoilandcrying,Ididit,IsomehowcrawledmywayintoUniversity.IhaveyettofigureoutwhatthebestwaytostudyisbuteverytimethatIfeltlikeup,Iseeallthesupportandlovefrommyfamilyandfriends,givingupwasnotanoption.I’veputsometimeintoresearchingeffectivestudyingbutwhathelpedmestaymotivatedinthelongrunwasbeinggratefulforthethings–havingthechancetostudyandlearnwhenmillionsofchildrencan’tevento,isallIneedtokeepgoing.
Jade Tee, Singapore MOTIVATIONAL/INSPIRATIONAL
Putting my struggles down into words doesn’t seem too big of a deal but for someone who was on the receiving end, having been through the experience of getting a D or an E when you’ve studied for hours on end, was devastating and myself-esteemwasbadlyaffected.
I made a promise to myself, that I would work hard to achieve good results. However, with the lack of foundation in my early study years, I have no clue what the best studying technique was. For the first 2 years of my secondary school years, route memorization worked the best for me. I was overjoyed when I aced my classes and that’s the method I ended up sticking with for the next majority of my learning years. I thought that I have figured out the trick to studying but of course, that wasn’t the case.
My biggest tip is to discover what you value (your non-negotiables), what you are striving for (your goals), and what you enjoy (your motivation fuel), then prioritise your day-to-day activities accordingly and make sure that you have something to look forward to each day. These can be small things like eating a meal with a friend, calling a family member you haven’t seen in a while, going for a walk to get some fresh air, listening to your favourite playlist, or doing a sport, volunteering, or another activity you enjoy. Find out what works for you. If you’re someone who is intrinsically motivated, create a system and/or a visual representation to manage upcoming deadlines, such as on a large wall calendar. If you’re someone who is extrinsically motivated, find yourself an accountability partner who will check in regularly to see how you’re tracking with your goals and perhaps do the same for them.
You could also try setting mini milestones for yourself with rewards when you complete each one. If you’re motivated (or guilt-tripped into studying) by seeing people study around you, go to the library or create a study group that ideally doesn’t distract you too much! Who inspires you?
What motivates you?
Find people who you look up to in your personal life – this could be a family member who has overcome many challenges to be where they are today or a friend who inspires you with their passion for what they do. For your professional role models, follow their journey and if possible, establish a relationship with them. Don’t be afraid to ask them Mostforcoffeecatchupsoronlinementoringsessions.importantly,surroundyourselfwithasupport
crew. People who believe in you and make you believe in yourself, people who empower you, people who will affirm you of your worth when you’re doubting yourself, people who will drop everything to come to your aid if necessary, and people who are there for you throughout all of the ups and downs that life throws at us – celebrations, successes, and pivotal milestones, but also rejections,break-ups,andgrief.Andinreturn,bethereforthem. Rachel Ang, Indonesia MOTIVATIONAL/INSPIRATIONAL
My first year at university seemed to go according to plan. I’d gotten stellar marks academically and was on track for my Doctor of Podiatric Medicine direct pathway, I’d involved myself in a range of initiatives, opportunities, and extracurricular activities, and I had won a prestigious New Colombo Plan scholarship from the Australian Government that would support me to do exchange, internships, and language training in the Indo-Pacific region for 18 months starting in2020.
Snippets of my story
Little did I know that three years after my successful application, I’d still be stuck in Perth thanks Thetoaglobalpandemic.startof2020was an interesting time as I’d spent the summer travelling between Perth, Canberra, Indonesia, Singapore, and China before seeing the world slowly start to lock down as the first COVID-19 waves hit in different countries. I summoned the courage to let myself reflect on the year that had been and grapple with the thought that while I was doing well in my Medical LeadersAssociation,workSciencesstudies,itwasn’twhatIwaspassionateabout.Instead,IfoundmyselfmoredrawntomywiththeASEAN-AustraliaStrategicYouthPartnershipandtheAustralia-ChinaYouthwhichhadtakenmetoJakartaandGuangzhoufortheASEAN-AustraliaYoungForumandtheAustralia-ChinaEmergingLeadersSummitrespectively.
When I left high school in 2018, I had no idea thanwhentoensuingGoldenConference,Refugees,CheerleadingWomenWindAssociation,Partnership,thecollegestudent.journeythewhatIwantedtodowithmylife,soIfollowedcrowdandeventuallystartedmyuniversityoffasaMedicalSciencesandMusicInmyfirstyear,Itrulymadethemostofanduniversitylife,gettinginvolvedwithASEAN-AustraliaStrategicYouththeAustralia-ChinaYouththeWAWindSymphony,theUWAOrchestra,PerthSymphonyOrchestra’sonthePodiumProgram,theUWATeam,TeachLearnGrow,SwimfortheFogartyFuturesLeadershipandtheStCatherine’sCollegeZontaClub,amongstotherthings.Intheyears,Ilearnedtheimportanceoftryingstrikeabalancetoavoidburnout,knowingtomoveonandaimingfordepthratherbreadthofcommitments.
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It was with this in mind that I made the difficult and at the time scary decision of throwing forsuccessesgoals),perhapsmotivatedToopportunitieshaveandgrowbegunresearchPlan,DepartmentAASYPcomposersfeaturingfutureincreaseidentifiedandresilience,AASYPonpolitics,Whendoingtimeredirection,finishopportunitiesseeingshould!)exactlyWhileableprofessional,throughwasimportantWhenanswerstable,awayyearsofrigorousacademiccommitment,aclearcareertrajectory,andtheguaranteeofawell-payingjobinthemedicalfield,foranartsdegreewhichhasledmetohavetothequestion‘WhatactuallyisAsianStudies?’manytimes.Iwaslivingatcollegeawayfromfamily,IputupphotosofpeopleandthingsthatweretomeonmydesktomotivatemeandremindmewhatIwasworkinghardfor.Itthis,aswellasspendingtimetochatandrelaxwithmyfriends,thathelpedmegetcountlessrejections,setbacks,andunanticipatedchallengesinmyacademic,andpersonallife.Themostdifficultwaslosingfamilymembersandnotbeingtoseethemforthelasttimeduetotheborderclosures.youngerRachelwasquitetheperfectionistandlovedplanningthingsoutandknowingwhatshewantedtodonext,thepastfewyearshavetaughtmethatyoucan(andyoumakeplans,butdon’texpectthemtogoexactlythewayyouintended.Andinsteadofthisassomethingnegative,Iseethisassomethingexcitingwiththechancetoembraceastheycome,andIgenuinelydon’tknowwhereIwillgoorwhatIwilldoafterImyHonoursyearatUWA.InowapproachthingswiththeviewthatrejectionishavingcometotermswiththefactthatwhileImaywanttodoeverything,myandenergyarelimited,andIdonotwanttoneglectmyrelationshipswithothersorstopthethingsthatmakelifeenjoyableforthehustle.Ifirststartedatuniversity,IhadnoideawhatASEANwasandhadnoknowledgeofinternationalrelations,ordiplomacy,anditwasahappycoincidencethatIendedupthefoundingleadershipteamoftheASEAN-AustraliaStrategicYouthPartnership(AASYP).hassincetakenmetoJakartaandtoCanberratodiscusscounterterrorism,disasteranddigitaleconomywithleadersacrossourregion,elevatedmyleadershipskills,givenmetheplatformtoconceptualiseanddirecttwoofmyownprojectsbasedongapsIwhenIwas19yearsold.TheIndo-PacificFutureLeadersProgrammeaimedtotheknowledge,skillsandnetworksofyoungWesternAustraliansinterestedintheofourregion,andtheproceedsraisedfrom‘WhereOceansMeet’,acharityconcerttraditionalmusicfromaroundtheIndo-PacificregionandmusicwrittenbyofAsiandescent,wenttowardstheRedCrossGlobalCOVID-19Appeal.alsopropelledmetospeakatmanyeventsincludingseveralhostedbytheAustralianofForeignAffairsandTrade,thePerthUSAsiaCentre,andtheNewColomboledmetomycurrentjobasanAnalystatLydekker,anAsiastrategyconsultingandfirm,andgavemethespacetobuildacommunityoflifelongfriendswhoI’veslowlytomeetastravelresumes.Ithasbeenanabsolutepleasureseeingtheorganisationandseeingtherealimpactthatwearehavingonyoungpeople’slivesacrossAustraliaSoutheastAsiaoverthelast3andahalfyearsandcounting.YoungerRachelwouldneverexpectedtodoallofthis,sosomethingI’dtellmyyoungerselfistodreambig,takeupastheycome,andjustseewheretheytakeyou!conclude,I’dliketoreassureyouthattheremaybesomedayswhenyoudon’tfeelorinspired,andthat’sokay.Giveyourselfspacetotakeabreakandrevisitandrecalibratewhatyouvalue(yournon-negotiables),whatyouarestrivingfor(yourandwhatyouenjoy(yourmotivationfuel).Rememberyourworthandknowthatyourandfailuresdonotdeterminewhoyouare–onlyyouhavethepowertodothat.I,one,willbecheeringyouon! MOTIVATIONAL/INSPIRATIONAL
It was in Year 10 that I really started thinking about college. Uni wasn’t on my mind before that, and it was pretty much the only thing on my mind after that. I had a lot of options; studying humanities gave me insights into various disciplines, but somehow, everything came right back to human sciences. Not biology, but psychology: the science of human behaviour.
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Ananya Rao, India I once read this inspirational quote which said something on the lines of ‘I am waiting for the next stage of my life to happen without realizing that I am amidst what I have always dream about and wished for’. Well, I am proud to state that right now, I am living in the present, embracing all that comes my way and simply taking it one day at a time. I’m not saying it’s perfect or a flawless approach, I’m just saying that it’s a work in progress, and this is one step closer to the end goal. They call it mindfulness, I call it carpe diem, you can call it what you wish, long as it works for you and makes you feel at peace when you go to bed at night (or at 4 am if you’re like me!).
Life for an international student miles away from their home can be a rollercoaster ride, filled with brand new experiences, overwhelming homesickness, and a beautiful journey altogether. How you make that happen is unique to you, so long as you graduate with a degree and some stories to tell :) WHAT YOU LOVE."
At times this also means that I end up taking too much on my plate and find myself overworked, desperately in need of a break, which is sign that there is a lesson to be learnt. And that is when I feel blessed to have all the wonderful people in my life who guide me in the right direction and just help me as best as they can.
for adventure, challenges, and the need to just break out of a comfortable zone made me choose UWA as the destination for my under-graduation. I was so looking forward to life as an international student, like many others, just waiting to be part of this vibrant student community. And this year, that dream came true in all its essence; I have been in Perth for just about six months now, and I’m lovin’ it!
The question after that was, where do you want to study this discipline? My home country has some well-known and strong institutions that teach psychology as one of their primary courses. At one of these unis, you could study a triple major combining psychology and English with either journalism, theatre studies, western classical music, performing arts, sociology or communications and media; so many interesting options! In fact, I even studied at one of India’s leading girls’ colleges for a year, majoring in English with a minor in psychology; and it was Butawesome!myquest
The Pride Department (formerly known as the Queer Department) provides support, advice, and fun for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer students at UWA. Pride promotes the visibility of LGBT+ students on campus through regular social activities, notices, and activism. The department aims to raise awareness and create a community for LGBT+ students at the University. Pride also publishes the on-campus magazine Outspoken annually, with contributions from students across campus.
The Pride Department is part of the Cross-Campus Queer Network (CCQN) which also advocates and hosts events that bring together LGBT+ students from multiple campuses in WA The Pride Department can be contacted at pride@guild.uwa.edu.au or by visiting their Facebook page. If you wish to talk to someone confidentially in regard to LGBTIQA+ issues outside of formal grievance reporting, you can contact the LGBTIQA+ Working Group (uwa-ally-spp@uwa.edu.au).
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CAREERS EMPLOYABILITY& Kickstart your career and enhance your employability Take advantage of all the opportunities UWA offers to get the most out of your degree and build your employability skills. CAREERS Whereareyouheading? workshops,rangedirection.youoccupations,Whiletheterm‘career’oftenreferstoprofessionsoritalsoappliestothechoicesandactionstaketoexploreanddevelopyourcareerUWAcansupportyourcareergoalsinaofways,suchasone-on-oneadvice,careermentorsandjobopportunities. EMPLOYABILITY Buildyourtoolbox Develop non-technical skills highly valued by employers that will help you stand out from the crowd, such as teamwork, communication and leadership. We’re here to help you build your soemployabilityateachandeverystageofyourdegreethatyougraduatejob-ready. WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) Learninaworksetting UWA offers a range of WIL and internship opportunities that you can incorporate directly into your degree. These academic units allow you to practice what you learn in a professional setting whilegainingcreditaselectiveorbroadeningunits. CareerEmployabilitysupport WILG & internships CAREERS EMPLOYABILITY&
The McCusker Centre for Citizenship partners with more than 300 not-for-profit, community, government and non-government organisations to provide a structured InternshipsandqualityinternshipprogramforUWAstudents.areopentoalleligiblecurrentlyenrolled undergraduate and postgraduate UWA students. You can apply to undertake our program either for credit (6 points) or not for credit (0 points). Our internships program can be taken as a standalone unit, or undertakeOverthehavetestYouaspartofthenewMinorinActiveCitizenship.applytoourprogramasawhole,ratherthantoaspecificrole.Thisenablesyoutoyourknowledge,skillsandaptitudeforserviceandtasksyoumightnototherwiseconsidered.Wematchapplicantstorolesbasedoninterests,skills,experienceandspecificrequirementsoftheavailableroles.thesummerandwinterinternshipperiods,youalsohavetheopportunitytoaninternshipinaregionaltownacrossWA. WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) PLACEMENTS AND INTERNSHIPS learningInvestingEnrollingpublicundertaketheThroughUWA'sWorkIntegratedLearning(WIL)placementprogram,youwillgobeyondclassroomtoapplyyourlearninginrealworksettings.Thisprogramwillseeyouaplacementorinternshipwithoneof500+hostorganisationsacrossprivate,andnot-for-profitsectors.inaWILunitduringyourstudiescouldbealife-changingexperience.timeandeffortintoclarifyingandbuildingyourfuturecareerpathwhileisawisechoice.It'snevertooearlytoexploreyouroptions. MCCUSKER CENTRE FORINTERNSHIPCITIZENSHIP CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY
Hi everyone! My name is Angela and I majored in marketing and management at UWA. I took the McCusker Centre for Citizenship in my last semester at uni and if you’re curious why I chose to participate or how it went down, please continue reading! But first, let me tell you a little bit more about the McCusker Centre for Citizenship program. Basically, this internship program will assign you to roles based on your interests, skills, and experience. You will then engage in real work in a community context for a total of 100 hours to complete the unit. And don’t worry, you can choose to decline the offer if you feel like the role given to you is not suitable or is not in your interest.
However, do keep in mind that you would have to apply again during their next openings to be offered a new role. FYI, you can choose whether you want it as a credited unit or not. In my case, I did not take the credited one as I already had enough credits from my other units.
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Now finally, let me tell you why I chose this internship unit. So, I was an international student in my last semester at uni but I felt like I still haven’t gotten enough hands-on experience in my field and haven’t tried out much opportunities that UWA offered. Besides that, I’ve actually been interested in taking this unit since my second year but was either too busy or accidently missed the application closing date (whoops!). Fortunately, I got to apply at last and was assigned the role of a video editor at UWA Student Success and Wellbeing. The McCusker team then introduced me to my supervisor via email and we arranged a meeting to see each other for the first time and discuss the responsibilities that I’d have to fulfill during my internship hours. My role was to create videos for several student support services such as UniAccess, STUDYSmarter, International Student Support, and Counselling services. This role involved many meetings, video shootings, interviews, and of course, editing. It definitely took me a lot of time and effort, but I’ve also gained lots of new experience and met a bunch of lovely people throughout the process! So, if you’re looking for a non-profit internship where you can contribute to the community, or you want to learn more on how to work in a professional setting, or maybe just to seek something different outside your studies while meeting new friends along the way, this internship might be the perfect opportunity for you!
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I am a full-time international student and a part-time front of the house of Croff Bakehouse. I have worked as different positions in my home country, but I never have any experience in the hospitality field. Working in the hospitality field has always been something I wished to experience which motivated me to do “NosoinPerth.pain,no gain” would be the best way to describe my position as front of the house. However, I believe I would gain many different experiences throughout my time at Croff. Front of the house may seem to have the simplest job in the cafe, but it had more responsibilities that exceeded my expectations. I learnt to work smart instead of work hard; I learnt to visually arrange the upcoming task; I learnt to communicate with customers; and all these knowledge and experiences that I gained would wellhavetimetakeawaytryingOncomeinhandyinmyfuturecareer.theotherhand,IfaceddifficultiestojuggletworolesandthekeyIgainedbyhavingapart-jobisthatitisveryimportanttoagreatsenseofresponsibilityasasgoodtimemanagement.
theseroleme.Lastly,timeprocrastinatestopThencommitments.meassignmentsTherethatIcouldeasilybalancethelifeofstudentandapart-timeemployee.However,thetruthistherearealotofcommitmentsthatIhavefromtheseroles.arecertainperiodoftimeinthesemesterwhereIhavepilesofassessmentsandduedatetomeetandIhaveworkingshifttoattend.AllthesewouldleadtobeingburntoutandIhadtosacrificemyleisuretimetosqueezemoretimefortheseagain,everythinginlifehasitsupanddown.Ihavelearnttomanagemytimeandbeingtooprocrastinate.PleasebelievemewhenIsaythis:“Themomentyoustopandplanyourtimewell,youwillthenrealisethatyouhavemuchmoreonyourhand”.IshoutouttoalltheinternationalstudentsthatarecurrentlydoingthesameasItisnotanimpossiblethingtodo,butitisnotsomethingeasytodo.Rememberourasastudentistodowellinourstudiesaswellasenjoytheuniversitylife.Enjoyalluniversitymomentsbeforeweallentertotheworkingworld! Chiam, Malaysia
I am always a strong believer of “I am the controller of my time”, so I was confident that
Life Having A Part-Time Job Kelly
I think we’ve all heard this before, but the one thing that helped me through work and uni was having a trusty planner. It can be a good ol’ notebook or an app (doesn’t matter, as long as you actually use it), and every week, I’ll write down the day and time for my lectures, tutes and work shifts altogether so that I have an overview of what’s coming up for the week. I find that by doing so, I was able to keep track of what was going on for the week, and I’ll even include little reminders here and there so that I wouldn’t miss out on anything. At the start of the semester, it helps to be aware of all the important deadlines and lock them in your planner. Although our lives mostly revolve around work and uni, don’t forget to take time out for your friendsandfamily,yourpetsandmostimportantlyyourself!Being a fourth year uni student, this is my advice to freshers out there: never miss a party, but always start working on that assignment earlier than you think – saves you that last minute mental breakdown experience (we’ve all been there before, and also, pulling that You’llallnighterisnotworthit)!neverbeinthemood to work on that assignment, but sometimes you gotta just sit down and do it. Uni is indeed a tough, and confusing period but know that you are not alone, and
Angela Yan, Singapore Life Having A Part-Time Job
Hello all Lighthouse readers! My name is Angela, I’m from Singapore and I have been a student in UWA since 2018. I completed my undergrad last year and I’m currently in postgrad. Looking back after all this time of being in Perth, I must say that its’s been a crazy experience and I
FromThiswouldn’twantitanyotherway.wholetimewhileIwasstudying,I’vehadcasualrolesandworkedatdifferentplaces.internshipstobaristaroles,I’dsaythatI’vedoneaprettygoodjobjugglingmy time between uni and work (because the hustle is real, right?), and I’d like to share some tips for time management!
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