Lighthouse 2021 Sem 2

UWA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' DEPARTMENT

Lighthouse

The Courage of Letting Go

SEPTEMBER 2021 | ISSUE NO. 02 | VOLUME NO. 14

Lighthouse THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ITS CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON NOONGAR LAND, AND THAT NOONGAR PEOPLE REMAIN THE SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL CUSTODIANS OF THEIR LAND, AND CONTINUE TO PRACTICE THEIR VALUES, LANGUAGE, BELIEFS, AND KNOWLEDGE. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN ARE NOT THE OPINIONS OF THE UWA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' DEPARTMENT, BUT OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITERS AND ARTISTS.

EDITED AND DESIGNED BY LIDWINA AUDREY

CONTRIBUTORS ANANYA RAO // ANUSHKA MUKHERJEE // MARRY NURCAHYA ABDUL RAHMAN ABDUL RAHIM // OLIVIA EUGENIA MIRA AL-JUNIED // HARI VIGNESH // SOPHIE TRINH KIEREN LEW // IRESHA FAZLIN // BRYAN NOH // NATASSHA NAOMI AKANKSHA KURUVATHY // ROSIE PHAM // MELANIE TEH DYLAN LEE // NATASYA YU // VINEET VADAKATTU // ANNA LUO OLIVIA-MAE TAN // ABHISEK DEY // NGUYEN BUI GILBERT HUI (HKSS) // ELANO EVANGELISTA (KCC) ZHIPEI ZHENG (JSS) // YING YONG (MCS) // ZIYI KEE (MCS) CHERYL (MCS) // INDOSS // SSS

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Contents LIGHTHOUSE 2021 | SEMESTER 02

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Editor's Note - Lidwina Audrey

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President's Note - Abdul Rahman

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Semester 01 Events Recap

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Meet Our Committee

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CHAPTER 01 : The Courage Within

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"If I Had One Wish, It Would Be Your Friendship" - Ananya Rao

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"Things I Find Comfort In" - Marry Nurcahya

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"The Long 󿵉󿵉ht" - Kieren Lew

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"Making Waves One Tear At A Time" - Anushka Mukherjee

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"Get Your GRIT Together!" - Mira Al Junied

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"Good Vibes Only" Page

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Wreck This Lighthouse!!

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CHAPTER 02 : Home Away From Home - Cultural Clubs

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CHAPTER 03 : We Are In This Together

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ISD WELFARE DEPARTMENT: Treat Your Welfare

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ISD SOCIAL DEPARTMENT: Settling In

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One Thing I Can't Let Go, Photography.

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ISD EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Study Tips !

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Art of The Soul

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Activity Pages

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All Around Western Australia in Film !

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Recipes

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Student Assist 2

Editor's Note

by Lidwina Audrey Growing up always being in my comfort zone surrounded by my families and friends, has made it difficult for me to let go of things and people that I love. Holding tightly onto the feeling of familiarity gives me comfort, and the thought of having to do something out of the ordinary scares me a lot.

Yet, here I am now in Perth, doing well in my third year of studies, as well as having a go as the editor of this Lighthouse’s publication.

I have faced a lot of uncertainties in my life, difficult decisions to make, moments where I had to let go of some things that I hold onto very dearly, in order for me to ‘break free’ and open my wings to a better version of myself. This past year has really been a rollercoaster ride for me, one time I felt that I was doing really great, but not long after, I felt that I was at the lowest point of my life so far. Not so seldom I felt alone, not sure of what to do or who to talk to. But in these moments, I have learned to transform my fear into power to keep on fighting everyday. To embrace things that have happened, which brought me up to who I am today. And to accept that I can’t change my past, and all I can do right now is to focus on my future.

With these thoughts burried deep down in my heart, I really wanted to help those out there who maybe experiencing a similar situation. Especially during these times, the pandemic has brought a lot of sorrows and tears, homesickness as well as the feeling of helplessness to a lot of people. Therefore, this Lighthouse edition is dedicated as a platform to share personal experiences and struggles, and as a reminder that none of us are ever alone in fighting our own battles as we all have courage within us.

Difficult times will pass, and one day we will look back to these moments, with our heart filled with no regrets.

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President's Note

by Abdul Rahman Abdul Rahim - ISD President

Hello everyone! For those of you that have not met me, my name is Abdul Rahman and I am the International Students’ Department President for 2021. My department and I have continuously worked and advocated for international students throughout the year. Half a year has gone by in a blink of an eye. We are halfway through the second semester, and we are close to the end of the year. I would like to begin by commending all of you. All the international students that are enrolled in UWA be it onshore or offshore. This year has not been an easy one for us. Being away from friends and family or not having to fully experience the university life. I would like to thank all of you for being resilient and staying ever so hopeful.

When our Lighthouse editor, Lidwina told me that the theme of this edition of Lighthouse would be “Courage of Letting Go”, I was quite confused at first. She explained that the past year has been a rollercoaster for everyone and each of us keep fighting every day to create a positive life for us regardless of the obstacles in our way. I realised how true she was and how crucial this was especially in the current climate. Something that helps me is reminding myself that we cannot change the past but we can change the future. We must continue growing in our present from the lessons of the past to bring our dreams into reality in the future.

Despite a lot of obstacles, the ISD team this year has continued to organise events online. At first, we were not able to reach the audience we wanted. We kept having debriefs, we looked at what went well and what could have been done better. Semester 2 events received bigger turn outs and more positive reviews compared to Semester 1. With the help of our offshore committee members, ISD was able to provide the team with the best tips and tricks to tackle the online sphere and run successful events. I am extremely proud to have these students on my team. They have been continuously advocating and doing their best for international students. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my whole team who continue to make my job as President easier. These students take out so much time out of their busy schedules to work hard throughout the year so that International Students never have to feel isolated at UWA and for that, I will be forever grateful.

This past year, I have grown to learn the importance of advocating for students. University is challenging as it, and on top of that many of us are away from our loved ones or studying an online education that may not be up to the mark. As international students, we go through an extra set of unique challenges every day. The best we can do in student leadership is to help advocate and make the lives of students easier even if it is only a little. I urge any student in a leadership position to continue advocating for the people who have elected you in the trust that you will care for them when in need.

To conclude, I want to thank my team and all the international students that has participated in our events this year. To my team, thank you so much for everything. Without all of you, ISD would not have been able to be a well-oiled machine. I encourage all students to continue to be resilient during tough days and focus on becoming the best version of yourselves! It has been a pleasure being your International Students’ Department President for 2021.

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ISD Executives presents

I S D

S E M

O N E

R E C A P As you may or may not know, ISD comprises of different sub-departments. While they all have different focuses, they have the same end goal: ensuring that international students (YOU!) have a wonderful university experience! Here’s a Semester 1 recap of the events and projects our lovely committee put their energy into this year.

S O C I A L

S U N D O W N E R

Students

S U N D A T E

played

( W I T H

icebreaker

D E P A R T M E N T

W E L F A R E )

games

and

I S D

X

Speedfriending

then

I E T

S P E E D F R I E N D I N G

night

with

IET

with

different

game

stations!

customised and ate sundaes (what better way is there to start off the semester?)

H A N G O U T

W I T H

I S D

:

T E R R A R I U M

T I M E

I S D ' S

Students made their own terrariums while chilling out

Taking

at UWA’s sunken garden.

education

a

D A Y

trip

O F F

down

:

M I N I

to

department

G O L F

( W I T H

Wanneroo,

went

out

for

the a

E D U )

social

and

unique

mini

golfing experience in Wanneroo Botanic Gardens!

P R

I S D

Instagram talented abilities

M U S I C

T H E R A P Y

reels voices of

D E P A R T M E N T

our

featuring and

G I V E A W A Y

the

musical

international

students on our Instagram page.

I S D

T A K E O V E R

Giveaways

during

the

semester

A look into a day of our committee

which were open to Offshore and

members and their everyday

Onshore students. We managed to

on Instagram story!

lives

increase

engagement

with

both

international students.

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E D U C A T I O N

P A N E L

D E P A R T M E N T

N I G H T

I S D

X

T O A S T M A S T E R S

:

I N T E R V I E W

R E A D Y

UWA Alumni came to speak on their experiences and

This workshop was held to enhance interview skills,

gave advice on careers to current students! The night

participants learned how to pitch themselves and got

ended with some casual networking (and charcuterie

some

boards!)

interview

tips

on

how

S T U D Y

E D U

I N F O G R A P H I C S

to

W I T H

present

I S D

O F F S H O R E ,

S S S

themselves

in

an

( O N S H O R E ,

X

I S D )

internships

A few study with ISD sessions were held this semester,

compiled by our education department were put up

including some on campus and some done online! We

on our socials!

used the pomodoro technique to stay productive

Resources

on

academics,

careers,

and

W E L F A R E

W E L F A R E

P A C K

D E P A R T M E N T

G I V E A W A Y

I S D

X

M C S

X

S & S

:

F L O W E R

W O R K S H O P

Filled with love and care, our welfare team set out to

In collaboration with MCS and Sugars & Seasons and

deliver welfare packs and bring some comfort to the

their

doorsteps of our international students

were made by the participants in this event!

S U

X

I S D

Q U I Z

selection

N I G H T

W E E K L Y

of

flowers,

O N L I N E

many

beautiful

H A N G O U T

W I T H

bouquets

I S D

Quiz night on Zoom with Science Union. The winners

The

were prized with $100 worth of vouchers.

where they played some games together to blow off

welfare

held

weekly

online

hangouts

on

zoom

stress!

It’s been a long and challenging time for all international students, but we are always striving to improve the experience and hopefully make things better! Look out to our events as we close this chapter and move on to a new one for Semester 2. We wish you all the best and will continue striving to bring out the best events and projects for all you wherever you are!

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MEET OUR COMMITTEE Executives

Abdul Rahman Abdul Rahim

Rashdina Ramli

Anushka Mukherjee

President

Vice President

General Secretary

Public Relations

Rosie Pham

Yuh Shin

Public Relations Director

Marketing Officer

Lidwina Audrey

Barakat Al Lamki

Media Project Officer

Liaison Officer

Lighthouse Editor

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Education

Keerthana Murugan

Goh Junjie

Education Director

Education Officer

Social

Marry Nurcahya

Bryan Noh

Social Director

Social Officer

Welfare

Meena Landage

Zoe Ng

Welfare Director

Welfare Officer 8

Chapter 01

"The Courage Within"

"There's no rainbow without rain" and "there's no stars without darkness". Difficult times are meant to pass, transforming pain into power for us to welcome new beginnings in our lives. Each of us has our own battle to fight, has our own things we have to learn to let go of. Therefore, this chapter is dedicated to us, who I believe have always had that courage within - making us resilient to keep on fighting.

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if i had one wish , it would be your friendship

by Ananya Rao

You know how we meet people on apps nowadays? Yeah, that. You swipe, chat, check to see if you like them and then either you ghost them/get ghosted or take it forward, off the app. Allow me to take you on a similar journey.

One which I decided to take with another person whom I too met on an app. Let’s call him X.

I met X in January. Why was I on the app? Well actually, neither of us were there for the real purpose that the app serves: dating. Come on, in the middle of a pandemic? You don’t really want your first boyfriend to exist on your phone. So no, dating was definitely not my intention to join the app. What was? Passing time. That which I had a lot of. So we became what I think can be defined as ‘good friends’ who text and stay in touch, have had a video call twice; basically online pen pals. I know their deepest trauma, but I’ve never seen their legs.

Well, cut to eight months of being friends, and one fine day: I open WhatsApp to find his profile picture gone. Last seen not visible anymore. The only thought racing through my mind: have I just been ghosted by the only online person I ever dared to become close with?

See, let’s make one thing clear: I am not a social person. I do not enjoy or look forward to gatherings with friends. I would rather have one important friend than several casual ones. So it is a huge deal if I let another person come close enough to hurt me the way it did when he (technically) ghosted me. I could not digest the idea that I basically have no access to him anymore. I cannot drop a text whenever I find something I know interests him; share songs I think he would like; send pictures of my cats, or do anything else that pretty much became part of my routine (the importance of being connected through your phone cannot be underestimated).

He is a real person, with emotions and senses, likes and dislikes, memories and feelings, experiences and habits. Does it not affect him? Even the slightest bit? Does it simply not matter to him that this one person you were always (and I mean ALWAYS) connected with suddenly does not exist in your life? Am I that insignificant? Or is he that unfeeling? I do not know. That is precisely the problem. I do not know and I can no more even ask him.

He took away my access to him. He took away my authority. He disrespected me. X was not who I thought he was?

Maybe. Was it me who misunderstood him? Or was the X I thought I knew all this while, a façade? Whose mistake was it? What can I do to correct it? Can it be undone? Can I do anything at all? No. I feel helpless.

At this point, he’s left me with no choice but to let go of him. I am forced to let go of him. He vanished. Leaving me with remnants of his self: to deal with the absence that I can physically feel even though the presence was never so profound. It’s the lack of control that hurts most. What do I do? Do I keep what I have of him? Or do I let him go for my sake? For the sake of my peace, mental and emotional. Do I even have a choice? The answer is, no. I do not have a choice. I have to let him go.

How do I tell my brain, my heart and every other fibre of my being that what I had been preventing for so long, this hurt, is finally here, and I have no choice but to live through it, in the hopes that when I will finally come out, and let him go, I’ll be stronger, I’ll be a little more stable, I’ll be a little less fearful. I’ll be myself again. I struggle, every day, with the absence, the uncertainty, the pain, the hurt, and most of all with the betrayal. The fact is that you left me out here to deal with your virtual death and spend my days learning to adjust with the idea that I am letting go of someone who did not give me a say in that matter. It is not my wish to forget your existence. It is my fate, because I let you have it.

I sympathize with everybody out there who has ever experienced a similar (non) ending. I know what you feel. I know you hurt. I know it seems never ending. Actually, I empathize with you.

I can tell you this much: it gets better. Every day. Every hour. With every sad song. It gets better when you let yourself feel it through and through. Write about it. Speak about it. Cry about it. Make it a reality, experience it and then, let it go.

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THINGS I FIND COMFORT IN - BY MARRY NURCAHYA

Cleaning although finding the motivation to start is hard, cleaning gives me a sense of control on my surroundings..

Good Food sometimes you find food that gives you comfort mine are dumplings!

Doing My Skincare Routine

Taking Care of Plants watching them grow is always a rewarding process. also a reminder that we take time to grow, and in a healthy environment.

Having 'me'-times get a cone of ice cream or go shopping alone, listening to music, or read a book thanking myself for surviving another day! :)

taking care of yourself after a long day is important!

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The Long Night . . .

by Kieren Lew

It’s never fully dark. A room with no light doesn’t just happen by chance. Meticulous effort is needed to block away any rays of light. long draping curtains, switching off any connected device with a light on it, jamming the carpet under the door from lights of the hallway, stuff like that. For me, it was that spotlight outside my room. It has been my scapegoat for months, and that night was no different. I laid awake counting sheep on my semi lit ceiling.

The mind does not care about your feelings. You can decide to keep thinking about one thing, but those that you can’t decide to not think of something. Mistakes and regret, they barge in the second you lose focus. Brushing your teeth, boom. Washing the dishes, boom. Going home after a workout, boom, bitch. But as I lay on my bed, there was no intrusion, more like a gentle “are you ready?”. A trip down memory lane, not that anything’s changed. What’s done is done, the only thing piling up is the “what ifs” and “should haves” that the oh-so creative mind has conjured up.

Like most people, I didn’t see the signs until it was too late. It’s surprising how such obvious things just went over my head. Maybe I chose not to see it, maybe it was because I was young and naïve, believing how everything will be fine in the end. Maybe it was her fault, too caught up in her ways and literally destroying everything around her. Perhaps I was the one to blame, forcing my ideals upon an already fragile thing. I didn’t get along with her in the beginning.

Sure, she was drop dead gorgeous, but had a rather untested by the world sort of innocence. She did have 3 cute pets though.

They say you get to know who you are through your friends, that your friends reflect who you are as a person. Although this statement has its place, I feel the most integral step is missing. The friends we have is the result of who we are, that’s the view I take. Let’s say you like coffee, you find someone else who likes coffee. You like playing basketball, you find someone else who likes basketball. The often ignored “decision” in seeking out people who share your passion and values are unknown to people. They don’t tell you the heartbreak and mistakes you have to make before weeding out the many friends you’ve made before being left with a group of friends that you deem your true friends, or something along the lines.

As people get weeded out from your life, you’ll find some roots that are intertwined. It’s something you just can’t help, and you’d accidentally pull some flowers along with it. I was in a time of turmoil, and roots were pulled everywhere, so to speak. Well, she was but a budding flower that I had no choice but to cling to. She has matured so much since I first met her. Got herself a boyfriend, ships, friends who she could trust, great pets, all that stuff. It has been 3 or 4 years of knowing her, and I still have moments of disbelief that she was all I had. But alas, all good things come to an end.

I lay awake on my bed, analysing every detail. Doubts of reliving each moment was long gone. I have decided to again relive the events that have transpired. *spoilers for game of thrones season 8*. The night king was dead, the main villain of the entire series, dead at the halfway point of the last season. Absolute insanity, what is there left to do but to appoint the main antagonist to Cercei. She was a formidable person, but to waste such a character to the writers of season 8 is such a shame. And behold, the big surprise, she (Daenerys Targaryen) went to the good guy turned bad guy route, with no reason whatsoever, I repeat, with no reason whatsoever. Of course, you could justify the death of her 2 pet dragons and best friend Missandei, but that would never carry over to laying siege to Kings Landing. Till this day, I lie awake only to find myself reminiscing of the earlier seasons of GoT, only to be disappointed at how it turned out.

But looking back, maybe GoT only carried so much weight because I did indeed lose a best friend, and I was just seeking a valid reason to not be sadder than I already was. I continue to lay awake, to remember the best year of my life with an actual friend that meant so much to me. But hey, shit just happens sometimes.

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Making Waves One Tear At A Time

by Anushka Mukherjee

Every time I stop to think about how this pandemic has changed the world, the list of losers never ceases to end.

For many of us, it’s our golden twenties – the era of late-night parties, the endless plans to travel, movie nights with the gals, and now, my heart skips a beat when my mom asks me to join her at her grocery run. There are also the hard-hitting losses – losing jobs, deteriorating mental health, broken relationships, and losing loved ones.

When I look back at 2020, it was almost as if COVID-19 didn’t exist for me. I was blessed enough to stay in Perth, surrounded by the most amazing friends ever, never having to wear a mask, and yes, I did the “occasional” latenight partying. Then came the 16th of December, my father was critically ill and so I packed up my whole room; a room I spent 1.5 years in was empty in a matter of 4 hours, and I headed back home to Singapore. I said my goodbyes to my friends at the airport knowing that it would be a long time before I see them again. As I walked past the gates beyond where I could see them anymore, I cried. I cried a lot.

As soon as I landed, I was rushed to the hospital, where there was a group of family friends, most of whom I could not recognize. Confused, scared and anxious, I proceeded to go and meet my father. And when I saw him, my heart shattered into 10 million pieces all at once. I cried. I cried a lot.

Fast forward to a few months, the new semester was starting, and I had just gotten elected into a student leadership position. I was all set to get my life back on track because that is what he would have wanted. So comes the day where I have my first online meeting. Thank God for technology, right? Wrong. I could not hear my friends, and they could not hear me and the whole thing was just God awful. I switched off my camera and I did what I do best. I cried. I cried a lot.

Soon after, our team thought maybe bringing in more offshore students like me would be good. It was brilliant. I met some of the most amazing people, and it was simply through my computer screen. We shared the same sorrows, the same fleeting moments of happiness, the same goals. Months go by, and we are all still stuck in our home countries, paying for an education that feels compromised. We were losing hope. That might just be the scariest kind of loss the pandemic has brought upon us. And so we cried, we cried a lot and we cried together.

Alright, alright so where is the happy ending? There isn’t one. There isn't an ending of any sort. As cliche as it sounds, life keeps moving on, and it keeps getting tough. The pandemic taught me that it is okay if sometimes all you can do is cry. And when you are done crying, you can look back at all the things you are grateful for.

I am grateful for the many friends I made in an unknown country far from home who helped me pack up my room in 4 hours, dropped me at the airport, and gave me their shoulders to cry on. I am grateful for getting the chance to tell my father how much I love him one last time. I am grateful for a team who discouraged me from quitting and tried to make my online experience better. I am grateful to be able to make new friends who have given me a sense of belonging despite being thousands of miles away. I am grateful for my mom who held me every time I cried (side note: also grateful she knows how to make the world’s best biryani. Fight me, I dare you). I may not find the courage to let go, until then, I will just keep counting my blessings.

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GET YOUR GRIT TOGETHER !

by Mira Al-Junied

Let’s face it, moving to a new country for further studies without our families and friends around us and being far away from our country of origin for some time can be daunting at first. Most of us do it for a change in environment through immersing ourselves in a different education system, way of living and gaining exposure to diverse cultures.

Although the idea of migrating to another country sounds like an adventure thrill ride in our lives with all the new experiences we come across, we are bound to face challenges and obstacles along the way. Procrastination and low morale strikes when we are at the hardest hit with the pitfalls in life.

It is paramount that we build up our emotional resilience to make our stay worthwhile in Australia and be able to ‘roll with the punches’ even during the worst of times. Here are the top 10 tips to help maintain our emotional resilience while pursuing our degrees at UWA:

Set

SMART

goals

to avoid

meltdowns

that

would

impact

your

mental

health

and

leave

you

feeling

demotivated if things do not turn out your way.

Pace yourself, focusing on one task at a time and make use of the Pomodoro technique to get things done.

Be open to accepting that mistakes and failures are part of life as long as you learn from them. As the saying goes, “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”

Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements regardless of how big or small they may be.

Practice self-care after a hard day’s work by taking a stroll at a nearby park, play a social sport or indulge in your favourite foods. Do the things that you find comfort in which would lift your spirits and improve your emotional wellbeing.

Familiarise yourself with the unknown although it can be intimidating at times. It would be great if you could connect with someone or a group who has gone through similar experiences and how they hurdled through such obstacles in their lives.

Expand your social circle whenever possible. You might even learn something new or pick up a skill from them over time.

Establish a good support system with your family, peers, and the university. A good support system should stimulate a safe and comfortable space for our thoughts and emotions to be shared, heard without any judgements. It is also about getting the advice and words of encouragement that you need to keep yourself going especially when you are at your lowest.

Adopt a work-life balance rather than overwhelming yourself with commitments that leaves you with no time for leisure.

Maintain a balanced diet, adequate sleep (around 6 to 8 hours per night) and regular exercise for your overall wellbeing.

Uncertainty brings out the inner resilience within us, enabling to transition into the best and courageous version of ourselves when overcoming our pitfalls. It is the lessons learnt that moulds our own identity while living abroad as we embrace these experiences and take it as an opportunity for self-development. The challenges we face could even serve as a confidence booster in a way that we are able to handle similar situations in the future with sound decisionmaking.

“The only way that we can live is if we grow. The only way we can grow is if we change. The only way we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we are exposed is if we throw ourselves into the open.” — C. Joybell

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e b s i V Only d o o " G " page PUN-tastic doodles... cos, why not ? :-D

content by : Rosie Pham

guess me !!

memes monday? more like memes everyday! XD

ominous positivity memes for you, kind-hearted homies!! >;-)

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Wreck This Lighthouse!!

Fill this blob with flowers!!

Pick your favourite colour, and fill this blob with it!!

Write your name in BLOCK and cursive letter!!

Fill this blob with your version of a smile emoji!!

Draw a big heart in this blob and write your name inside!!

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Chapter 02

"Home Far Away From Home" Cultural Clubs Letting go of our homes, our family, our place of comfort might be terrifying for a lot of us, international students. It took a lot of courage and bravery to be able to let these things go and start a new chapter of our lives from zero. The feelings of homesickness, loneliness and confusion might be inevitable, and might visit us in such random timings of our everyday lives. Little things with a touch of home can remind us of what we have tried to let go, but at the same time these little things also have the power to give us temporary comfort, the comfort of our homes. Here are some of cultural clubs available at UWA for us, international students, offering little things that we can refer to as "home far away from home".

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INDOSS

taste of Indonesia : Omah 2021 The past two years have been very hard for all of us, from the fear of a worldwide pandemic hitting our households to being stuck at home in quarantine. Some of us were lucky enough to have been stuck at home with our family while others have been stuck at their accommodation, alone and away from their loved ones. It takes courage to uproot your life and move across the seas to pursue your studies, but being stuck so far away from a place you call home is another thing. Homesickness is a different type of sadness and loneliness that no one deserves to feel and yet it is unavoidable at times. Being unable to travel anywhere made us appreciate all those vacations we took and some of us even wished that we could take one more trip overseas knowing it was going to be our last for a while. Whereas our international student friends simply wished to fly back home for one more night to be with their families before they prepared themselves to continue studying away from home.

To give our members a piece of home that they have been longing for, this year INDOSS came back with our annual event Taste of Indonesia, presenting the theme OMAH. Omah is a Javanese word meaning home; just like at home we wanted to give our members a night of hearty home cooked food, fun games and live music to remind them that, even though it’s not the same, they can feel at home with INDOSS. To our friends who are homesick, INDOSS will be your home away from home and we’re here to bring a piece of Indonesia to Perth so being far away from your family doesn’t have to feel like you’re letting go of them, it’s simply saying see you soon Indonesia. We would also like for Omah to be a reminder for all of us, that even though we are far away from home, we can always create our own version of home with the people that we love. And we would love it for you guys to be our home.

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MALAYSIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY (MCS) Leaving home to study in another country can be tough...

Let's hear from some of our committee members: Migration was the toughest point in my life. Being 14, I didn't really know what life in Australia held for me and underestimated how different it would be. In many ways, this place has felt or still feels foreign to me. I came from Petaling Jaya, ones of the busiest cities in Malaysia to the quiet, laid-back Perth. Many people assume I have it good, but what they don't know is it takes a lot of courage to adjust to life in a new country. The kopitiam/mamak food, running errands with my family, the lovely little neighborhood that I grew up in. These were the little things that were the hardest for me to let go of. Being in MCS has definitely brought me a lot of comfort and feels like a connection to home for me. To all those that feel like you're not able to assimilate, you're not alone! I hope you find a place you belong in during your time abroad and have the courage to face any adversities!

Zi Yi Kee

Ying Yong

As international students, we have to deal with academic challenges, social isolation, and cultural adjustment. When I am struggling with something, I will always look at all the people around me and then realise that every single person I see is struggling with something, and to them, it is just as hard as what I am going through right now. I am a firm believer in the fact that “you cannot go through life by yourself”. Create and surround yourself with a strong support network (friends and family) that truly understands you and cares about you. Keep in mind that you are never alone and you will always be loved by someone. Everything will be alright, we will get through this together, it is just a matter of time :))

Life after migrating to Australia is not exactly all sunshine and rainbows as one might expect. Half of my support systems were stripped away from me as I traveled to a different continent. While there wasn't much of a language barrier - I was very introverted from the start and didn’t initiate a lot of friendships in Australia. During those times, I found peace in creating art, especially painting and coloring. I find a lot of peace in focusing on the brushstrokes, and the sounds created by different mediums on different textures, such as the sound of wet paint on a blank canvas. I also escape reality or hard times by getting lost in a good and long novel. I sometimes even finish it on the day I started reading! I think each person has a different coping mechanism to cope with stress and hard times. It's crucial to discover your own unique way to make life a little more bearable while the hard times come to an end.

Cheryl

As Malaysians, food brings us a lot of comfort and many of us find ourselves frequently visiting Malaysian restaurants. We need that roti canai and nasi lemak fix!

Here are our top 3 recommendations in Perth (not in order and not sponsored): Anything La Corner (Victoria Park) Malaysian Gourmet (Broadway) Two Hands Noodle Shop (Como)

With love, MCS 2021

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Hong Kong Students Society

" HK SS"

by Gilbert Hui - HKSS President

We are HKSS - Hong Kong Student Society. We established the society recently in July. It is our privilege to stay in this city and study at this university. Hong Kong Student Society is not only created for Hong Kong Students, but the students that are interested in our country. In order to give comfort to our fellow students, here are 3 main focuses that we will strive to achieve.

Spreading cultural awareness: Hong Kong, we have 156 years of British rule. It shaped Hong Kong in all forms. At the same time, it also combined with Chinese Culture. Chinese and Western culture fuse in the collision, it becomes our unique Hong Kong culture, ranging from Hong Kong style restaurants to Cantonese pop songs. This is what makes us unique. We have the ability to promote this culture to our students. It is not the ethnicity that bonds us together, but the culture that bonds us together.

Retaining our identity: Even though we come from the same background, the connection may break off easily when we separate in different places. Therefore, Hong Kong Student Society provides a platform to connect students

together

in

this

university.

Every

member

we

get

is

not

just

a

destination,

but

an

identity

transformation. This is not just the transformation that links them back to the community in Hong Kong, but the transformation that adopts them to Australian culture with a group of like-minded people. We set an entry point for people to know about our culture, to rebuild the identity of HongKongers.

Providing

renowned

and

fulfilling

university

experience:

Through

other’s

eye,

studying

overseas

may

be

colorful. As a matter of fact, most students’ daily route is simply attending lectures and attending tutorials. I believe university life should be more, rather than just a mundane routine. Everybody deserves to belong and that’s why connection in university is an incredibly high priority in Hong Kong Student Society. Every event is designed with connection in mind and while the event may end, connection never does. We hope every participant that comes to our event can get connected.

Imagine a place where everyone is genuinely welcomed and diversity is truly represented; Imagine a place that we can connect students from the same background together; Imagine

a

place

where

friendship

can

be

built

and

bringing it forth. This is the university experience that we envision and we will stop at nothing to achieve it.

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SINGAPORE STUDENTS SOCIETY For many international students, leaving the comfort of their home country can be a daunting experience, especially in the era of COVID-19, where family and friends back home can only be met virtually, on digital screens.

In times like these, socializing with others holds a significant importance in filtering out negative emotions and feelings.

At the Singapore Students Society (SSS), one of our primary aims is to build connections between Singaporean students through

a

committee

variety weekly.

of

events

Events

conducted

such

as,

by

festival

the

student

celebrations,

sports competitions, movie nights and study sessions are all designed to maximize social interactions amongst members and create unforgettable memories for everyone.

As ambassadors of Singapore, our club also partners with other cultural clubs to host social events, in order to give non-singaporean

students

a

small

taste

of

Singapore’s

culture and to give each SSS member a chance to network outside partners

their with

circle. an

Aside

array

of

from

events,

sponsors

to

our give

club

also

members

discounts for food, drinks and leisure activities.

For the new onshore international students, joining our club is a faster way to gather more information about adapting to life here in perth. Our club president, Elton Neo, constantly emphasises the word ‘Family’ (see photo on the right!! XD) in hopes to create a stronger unity amongst club members. So, if you’re new here, you don’t need to be worried about being left out!

At SSS, we can give you a scent of nostalgia and a pathway to new beginnings. If you’re curious to find out more, head on down to our facebook page and drop us a message!

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JAPANESE STUDIES SOCIETY ⽇本語学習同好会

by Zhipei Zheng

It can be scary to let things go and move to another country for your studies, but it can also be an exciting journey. Whether it’s making new friends, trying out new and interesting

foods,

learning

about

a

new

culture completely different from your own or whatever else you want to do, we here at JSS will try our best to help you. As a cultural club, our aim is to share Japanese language and culture on campus, but at the same time we are also simply a group of friends just out and about and having fun.

会話

If you are interested in Japanese culture, whether you like anime or want to learn the language, come down to our weekly Kaiwa

(conversation) sessions every Wednesday afternoon to meet

祭り

new people and make some friends. We also have major events throughout the year such as our Quiz Night, End of Semester Party, and our biggest event of all, JSS’ very own Matsuri (Japanese festival) right here at UWA.

Even if you are not interested in Japanese culture whatsoever, we still welcome you with open arms. Come down to our club room, have a chat with us and tell us about your story. We hope to make your transition to Australia a pleasant one and whatever your goals may be, we wish you the best and hope that you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city of Perth!

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KOREAN CULTURAL CLUB

K C C

Elano Evangelista - KCC President

The Korean Cultural Club is a university student-run organisation based in Western Australia which promotes Korean culture here in Perth, through its discounts from Korean-owned/related businesses, quiz nights, cocktail nights, clubbing events and stalls. The club consists of many wonderful, passionate committee members who are interested in any aspects of Korean culture, from Korean dramas, Korean Music, and even Korean History. Although our club does celebrate Korean culture, the majority of our club is made up of non-Korean people, who we believe purely have an interest in Korean culture strong enough to promote it strongly and meaningfully.

One of our main focuses of our club is to promote Korean culture through every possible aspect that we can, especially towards university students here in Western Australia. Though, the niche of adults who come from a Korean background, whether they are students or not, do not go unnoticed! Many Korean outlets and people have reached out to us in hopes of collaboration, or even simply to acquire a membership. Our committee consists of people who love even the most subtle aspects of Korean culture, so please do approach any of us if you’d like to make some friends! We have members of our committee who are even fluent in Hangul (the Korean language), people interested in the lesser exposed genres of K-Music (i.e., Korean RnB, Korean Rock, Korean Hip-Hop, etc.) and even those who simply love eating Korean Barbecue with others.

We have the utmost respect for people who chose to leave Korea to come to Perth for studies, or even just to live here.

From the 2016 census data, it was stated that less than 0.5% of our population here in Western Australia consists of people from Korea, so we understand that it can be intimidating to reach out and find other people who have interest in Korean culture. Those who are of Korean descent or background that want to meet other Koreans, we implore you to approach us and ask about our Korean members! We find that typically those who are of the Korean culture already have a tightly knit circle, with families already connected to families throughout their histories in Perth, so befriending those who are in our committee, getting to know Korean businesses and their owners here in Perth via our discounts, or even meeting other people interested in Korean culture through our events can be a great way to find your ‘home away from home’.

A huge thank you to Lighthouse Magazine for providing us with a platform to spread the word about ourselves, and to commend the brevity of those who came from their homes in Korea to find a new home with us here in Perth. Please come say “Hi” to any of us at our future stalls, and also mention that Lighthouse Magazine brought you!

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Chapter 03

"We Are In This Together"

We are all in this together! The International Students Department is always here to serve all international students, offshore and onshore, with struggles of social life, welfare and education wise. Come talk to us or read the tips and thoughts in this chapter from some of our members in ISD!!

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Treat Your Welfare !

by Welfare Department of ISD

Treat your welfare! Always keep in mind that your welfare is important and it should always be the first priority in your life! Here are some tips that might help you, international students!

How to cope with homesickness ??

Realise that homesickness is absolutely normal !

Always be kind to yourself and remember that it is totally normal to feel homesick. Try NOT to ignore those feelings and process those emotions. I usually do journaling to let my emotions flows and being grateful for everything.

Cook your comfort food !

Seeking comfort food brings us pleasant memories from childhood and help to cure your homesickness and makes you feel better! One of my comfort food is chicken soup!!

Get out of your comfort zone and keep yourself busy !

You should remember your main motivation why you started in the first place whenever you feel homesick. I am sure that we will get through this! My suggestion is to try experiencing new things that you haven’t done before or being involved in a community. It will surely distract you from feeling homesick and allows you to explore your surroundings!

Have some "Me Time" Give yourself a break from social media so that you are not distracted by memories from home! Having some “me time” to calm yourself and don’t forget to exercise regularly as it is a crucial coping tool! Go for daily runs, commute to class by bike or just try to walk as much as possible. Your body will be happier and endorphins will make you feel better!

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How to keep sane whilst studying online ?? (especially for our fellow offshore students!!)

If the situation allows, take a walk outside! Personally, I take a walk with my dogs and sometimes family around my neighbourhood at least 3 times a week. It calms me down, it is so refreshing and stress relieving. I would recommend walking either in the morning or in the afternoon when the sun starts to set.

The sky view is BREATHTAKING. Don’t forget to put on your mask and social distance though!

Appreciate. We are so caught up with wanting to return to Perth to study oncampus that we often forget about what we have and sometimes take them for granted. Appreciation and gratitude make us realize how lucky we actually already are. According to ____’s research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness! I have been constantly thinking about and reminding myself what I appreciate now and then and it is working for me, so give it a try! :) Examples of what I am really grateful for: To be able to be with my family at times like this and don’t have to worry about them so much from Perth like I did when I was still there! To be able to play with my dogs 24/7 whom I missed so badly when I was in Perth. They are my life HEHE

Stay social! Really, join the online events available for you! You will realize, many many other people from all over the world are in the exact same situation as you. It feels better knowing so many people are coping together with you and that you are not alone. Apart from that, staying social also helps reducing stress!

Ways to improve motivations studying online: Reward your accomplishment!

Take breaks!

Remind yourself why you are working on this: Set a schedule!

Have a dedicated space for work at home!!

Try to do some exercise a few times a week. I would try to go for runs at least a few times a week to clear my head and have some fresh air whenever I can, especially in the evenings when the weather is better. I also try to talk to my friends, play games, and watch movies whenever time permits as I believe that doing so will allow for social interaction while having some down time will help improve our mental and physical well being! I also consume my favourite bbt KOI whenever I'm studying to alleviate stress.

Mental Health Resources

Here are some mental health resources available at UWA for students.

Do check on people you care about too! :-)

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Settling In

by Social Department of ISD

Marry

When I first came to Australia, I felt so shy that all I do after class was stay in my room and called my high school friends at night. It was the only thing I looked forward to every day. but as time passed by, calls kept getting shorter, friends not showing up, and one day we just stopped.

I understand that we all grow up, and things don’t always stay the same, but I was not willing to let that go. one day I realized, that I have to keep moving. so, I started trying to get involved in uni stuff, and here I am now, being a part of ISD. At first it felt like it was a job but I realized i have met the most family-worthy friends ever.

Although I don’t talk to my high school friends as often anymore, I'm glad to know that we would still have each other’s backs. and if some others grow apart, then keep the good memories for one day to look back on.

“I think it happens to everyone as they grow up. you find out who you are and what you want, and then you realize that people you’ve known forever don’t see things the way you do. and so, you keep the wonderful memories, but find yourself moving on.” – Nicholas Sparks.

I finished my high school in Sydney for about 4 years and I wasn’t sure on which discipline should I choose after my HSC exam. When I had final Year 12 Mathematics class, my math teacher recommended my discipline – Mining engineering. He explained that Australian mining industry is one of the world’s leading mineral producer and he said it would be great if I could be part this industry. I started to get curious and excited about how mining industry would actually work in Australia since South Korea barely has mineral deposits and it’s not a famous discipline due to geographical condition.

Bryan

After HSC exam, I was glad to get offer from both Hon. Mining engineering from University of New South Wales and Hon. Civil engineering from University of Sydney – which was my dream university. After all the uni offers have released I was relieved that I was finally done with all the cumbersome process. However, my ambitious Mum found out that Western Australia has one of the world's most significant mining regions and we attempted to apply University of Western Australia for my discipline. I felt sad and didn’t want to leave this beautiful city and my friends, but decided to move on for my ambition. After I submitted application to UWA I went to Vanuatu for the mission trip. –On the way back home, when I was waiting return flight at Vanuatu airport I got UWA offer message! As soon as I flew back to Sydney I get to pack up for my new journey to Perth!

On my first day at UWA, I get to attend international student festival organised

by ISD and I was impressed how ISD had prepare such big event. I applied Ordinary Committee Member (OCM) and today I’m writing this article as an officer at Social department! In my 2 years in ISD, ISD made me more developed and responsible person with nice people, precious memories and experiences. And I look forward more and more dynamic part of my uni and career life!

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Sophie

I first came to Australia in 2019 and started uni right after highschool. It was a big change for me, a fresh start. I went to UWA orientation day and everything was so new and unfamiliar. It was daunting to make new friends, it still is a little. However, if you don’t take the first step, you will never get what you want.

So, I gathered all my courage and started making conversations with strangers.

Since I lived in one of the colleges, my first step was sitting with others in the dining hall. I then made friends from my classes, events and even lectures. Just go out there, and talk to others, because I realized that everyone wants to talk but they might be scared too.

I then found out about all the clubs in uni including ISD, so here I am now as a part of the ISD Social department. By joining ISD, I met a lot of friends, whom I will remember for life. ISD pushed me out of my comfort zone and changed me for the better. I got to experience and done things I’ve never done before. It’s like you are on a job, but you want to go to work every day.

You only live once, there will be no other time like this ever, and uni goes by very fast. I realized this when I entered my 3rd year. It is all the experiences with friends that make my time in Perth so enjoyable. Therefore, go out there, do whatever you like and be happy!

It was 2019 when I had left my full-time job. I knew I had outgrown the place I lived in for so long. I needed to get out and challenge myself. The plan had always been to study further although Australia was never on my list. But at the time, it seemed to be the smarter choice.

Akanksha

Fast forward to 2020 – the year we all came to despise. Confined to our homes and glued to our screens, how in the world was I supposed to begin a new journey in a different country? It was then, when I hit my lowest and regretted coming here pretty much everyday. But you know that moment when it also hits your conscience that you just cannot sit and wallow anymore? That is what happened to me.

Soon enough, 2021 became the year of letting go ~ the wasted time, the excitedly curated plans, fact that we cannot visit our loved ones. I had to do the best with what I had. I'm a huge fan of lists. So thats where I started. Listing out things to do. One of them was to get involved in uni more. That's when I decided to apply to be an OCM at ISD. As an international student myself, I am really passionate about our experiences in a foreign country. I could see ISD's impact and have been lucky enough to be a part of it. I've gotten to know such talented and creative people and have been on the receiving end of so much warmth and kindness, it is overwhelming. Every single day with ISD has been a happy one.

So, all I am trying to say is that letting go isn't easy. I have been at it since 2020.

It's like a cloud looming over my head waiting to be broken through with some sunshine. And you know what, I can see some light. So hang in there :) Also, join a club while you're at it!

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Hari

Chapter 5: Making New Friends at Uni Have you ever in life, felt like “How are these people so socially active!? How am I gonna fit in!? How am I GONNA MAKE FRIENDS IN UNI!? Well, that’s how I felt the day I stepped into The University of Western Australia.

As an international student, first time in Perth, surrounded by all the stalls from club carnival and the festivities of O-day I couldn’t avoid but feel like a tiny spot; but did it stop me? NOPE! Charged with some new-found social energy I approached every random person to have a conversation; “Hey! What’s your name? What’s your degree? Where do u stay?” the list went on and the cycle continued from person to person until by the end of the exhausting day I made a shattering record of holding a conversation up to 5 minutes (and yes, wasn’t proud of it.

Well, one failed day wasn't enough to stop me! (From almost a semester full of failures), so I tried again, and again, and again. Everything, from talking to the person near me in the lecture theatre, the person standing idly in that Uni event, that so welcoming stall person promoting his/her club. Despite meeting so many interesting people, I would never meet them again, so as a result, no new friends. I was confused, why was it easy to find a group of friends at school but so tough at uni. Well, it wasn’t until towards the end of Semester 1 and the beginning of Semester 2, that I get to know 6 amazing new people who played a major part in making Perth feel more like home and laughed at uncle-jokes! And where did I get to know most of them? You guessed it right, ISD! ISD played a major role in teaching me to beak-free inhibitions and make me feel safe while stepping out of my comfort zone, while also providing an opportunity to constantly interact with people who I could relate to.

So...

Did I make some new friends? Heck yeah!

Did I figure out the secret of making friends?: Well I might have figured out a piece of it: Frequent communication (for which being part of a club helped).

Should finding a friend circle stop you from socializing anymore?: BIG NO! Cuz you never know which person out there could change your life!

(P.s: wondering what about the other chapters, well watch out for my autobiography XD)

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ISD STUDY TIPS

by Education Department of ISD

New International Students? Here are some general tips for you!!

Join your Faculty Society (FACSOC). Each faculty will have their own major society that represents all current students. Commerce students belong to the Economics & Commerce Student Society, etc.

Join clubs and societies that interests you. There are over 175 clubs and societies at UWA. There will definitely be a club that will pique your interest. Joining clubs are a great way to meet new people.

Join country and cultural clubs. There are many cultural clubs at UWA and you can join the cultural club that represents your background; Malaysian students may choose to join the Malaysian Cultural Society. You can join other cultural clubs that you may be interested in learning more about.

We also have some educational tips to help you stay on top of your studies!

Attend all lectures. You can choose to attend physical lectures and/or watch the lectures online. Attending physical lectures mean that you can engage with your lecturer and peers and get the most of the unit. Watching lectures online mean that you don’t have to travel to university and can watch, pause, rewind and even speed-up the lectures at the comfort of your own home.

Choose your units wisely. You can speak to the Student Office at your own faculty to understand the different units available on offer where they can help out with your study plan to ensure that you meet all the requirements in order to graduate on time.

Stay on top of your work. Whether it be finishing your weekly quizzes on time, answering your tutorial questions and obviously watching your lectures, ensure that you are keeping up with all your work as keeping it till the last moment will only cause you more harm than good.

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Not just education is important! Your social life matters too! Here are some social tips that might help!!

Create a sustainable schedule that works for you. As easy as this sounds,

not

many

people

have

a

healthy

schedule

whereby

they

eventually burn out halfway through the semester. Keep time off for yourself and take regular breaks as your mental health is equally important as focusing on your studies.

Stay active. UWA offers plenty of opportunities to stay active such as exercise

workout,

sports

clubs

and

even

social

sporting

events

throughout the semester. Feel free to join an event that interests you.

Stay in touch with your family and friends back at home. Call your loved ones back at home a couple times a week and be open and honest about your life in Perth.

Lastly, we also have some useful tips for offshore students!!

Get involved in university. ISD organizes various events for students attending UWA online. Whether it be joining us on Discord for a chat or attending one of our events that are streamed, jump online and get involved. It’s the best way to meet people and to stay sane even though we are all in a tough spot right now.

Make use of online resources. There are many resources provided

by UWA and by external sources which could be of benefit to students

such

as

Study

Smarter,

LinkedIn

Learning,

Librarian

Booking, Studiosity, Coursera and many more.

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Art of The Soul

"Heart of Gold"

by Sophie Trinh

"Painting is just another way of keeping a diary" In times when words are not enough to express your feelings, when company of other people still makes you feel empty and alone, try to grab a piece of paper and pencil. Let the creativity in you flows, let your hands stroke on that piece of paper, untangling your

complicated

thoughts

and

pouring

all

your

feelings in colours and sketches.

"Home"

by Sophie Trinh

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" Enmusubi "

by Nguyen Bui

Red thread of destiny may be long and tangled, but it will guide people to their destination (Enmusubi cover - Onmyoji)

"Someone that loves you"

by Sophie Trinh

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All around Western Australia in film !!!

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Big fat chewy choc chip cookies

by Sophie Trinh

This is by far my favourite cookies recipe, I made it countless time already and succeed every time and it’s not too sweet. These cookies are very chocolaty, chewy and thicc like those you see at bakeries but better. So, if you want some warm comforting cookies to lighten up your day then here’s the perfect recipe for you in just under an hour.

ingredients

190g melted butter

150g brown sugar

1 tbsp

260g All purpose

vanilla extract

flour

1 egg + 1 egg yolk ½ tsp baking soda

150g white sugar

½ tsp salt

–

200 gr

400 g

of semi sweet/dark

chocolate

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 165 degrees C. 2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar & white sugar until well blended. The mixture should be thicker.

Beat in the egg, egg yolk & vanilla until light & creamy.

3. Sift in flour, baking soda & salt with a spatula/wooden spoon until just blended, don’t over mix

Store

them

in

an

air

tight

container.

Cookies

last for 2-3 weeks at room temperature or up to

2 months in the fridge. But I always finish them in

…

4. Chop up the chocolate if you use chocolate bar (like me) and stir in or just stir in directly if you use chocolate chips.

5. Line up your baking tray with parchment paper. Scoop cookie dough onto the sheet and press down. They won’t spread out too much in the oven but give them some space between the cookies, about 5cm apart.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 13 and a half minutes (for a super chewy cookies, trust me on this) or 16 minutes (for a more crunchy cookies).

7. Cool on tray for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Cookies will harden after it cool.

3 days so

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Ginger & Spring Onion Sauce

by Kieren Lew

If you know Chicken Rice, you know the basic sauces/toppings: chilli, ginger, soy sauce and fried garlic (shoutout to Garlic Chicken rice).

There is another, ginger & spring onion.

Very simple, very delicious and very addictive. Spring is coming, and spring onions were the first thing to come to my mind when asked for a recipe! There are variations of it, mainly on the ratio of spring onion to ginger, but this is my take

directions

ingredients

1. Mince ginger by cutting it vertically and horizontally

2. Mince spring onions by DOING THE SAME

3. Heat up the vegetable oil, it should be very hot ~180-200 °C

60g spring onion

60g ginger

7. Add in minced ginger, fry for 15-30 seconds

8. Add in minced spring onion, fry for 15-30 seconds

9. TRANSFER TO BOWL AND ADD SESAME OIL

11. Add in Oyster sauce + salt (optional)

~10-20 tbsp

~2-5 tbsp

vegetable oil

vegetable oil

12. Done

~2-5 tbsp oyster sauce

salt (optional)

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STUDENT ASSIST The Guild's professional Student Assist Officers are a dedicated team of staff here to provide independent, impartial support and advocacy on a range of academic, financial and welfare matters affecting UWA students. Student Assist services are completely free for all students. The Student Guild is independent from the university and all advice is confidential: your Student Assist Officer won't discuss your matter with your teachers, faculty or other university staff without your permission.

Academic

Financial

Welfare

Special consideration

Emergency loans

Counselling

Complaints help

Guild ordinary loans

Mental health support

Reviews and appeals

Guild grants

Accomodation support

Academic misconduct

Meal vouchers

Legal sources

NEED HELP URGENTLY? uwastudentguild.com/assist

assist@guild.uwa.edu.au

08 6488 2292

MORE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, VISIT US ON... www.uwastudentguild.com/departments/isd

isd@guild.uwa.edu.au

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INTERNATIONAL LOOKING AFTER INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT UWA Moving to a new country to start uni can be tough – ISD looks after the welfare of all international students and helps make the transition and integration into the Australian lifestyle easier with events, subsidised trips and advice on getting settled in! ISD also actively advocates on issues concerning international students and their rights, and acts as the representative body for all the international students’ associations and clubs at UWA. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE MEMBERS OF THE ISD AUTOMATICALLY LIKE OUR PAGE ON FACEBOOK TO KEEP UPDATED!

Meet new people and find new opportunities at UWA through the International Students’ Department!

uwastudentguild.com/isd

@uwaguildisd

Guild Volunteering connects UWA students to meaningful volunteering opportunities both on campus and in the wider community.

Whatever you are passionate about, whether it’s environmental sustainability, animal welfare, homelessness or refugee issues, we are here to link you to change-making organisations.

Why Volunteer?

Make new friends

Learn and develop new skills

Improve your future employability

Turn your passion into action

Guild Volunteering Services One-on-one referrals to find your perfect opportunity Organised group volunteering excursions Volunteer job listings with over 200 non-profit partner organisations Personal development opportunities Working with Children Checks and Police Clearance Volunteer hours transcript recognition GUILD VOLUNTEERING WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VOLUNTEERING WA

Drop into our office weekdays from 9am-5pm, ground floor, Guild Village or contact us:

volunteering@guild.uwa.edu.au 6488 5891 fb.com/GuildVolunteering uwastudentguild.com/volunteering

UWA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' DEPARTMENT

Let the past be in the past, it's meaningful that way. Just sing to the ones who left, say you loved them with no regrets - Lee Juck "Don't Worry", Reply 1988 OST -

@UWAGUILDISD

LIGHTHOUSE | THE COURAGE OF LETTING GO