Creative Arts and Industries
Burnout and stress at uni
It’s that time of the semester again. Currently, classes have ended for the semester. It’s a relief to finally be done – but there are still exams looming in the not-too-far future, and lab reports are still due. For me, this semester has been one that has...
Summer Research Scholarships – the what, the why, and the how
For most programmes at the university, summer break runs from around mid November to mid February. In 2022–2023, I chose to complete a Summer Research Scholarship with the university under the faculty of medical and health sciences during summer break - and those...
Keep Cool, Calm, and Creative with Tim
Read about Tim's life as a music and communications student, and why you should consider following your creative dreams!
A Night at the Orchestra
Tim tells the story of his time at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and why you should get amongst the arts and culture while at university in Auckland.
Identifying as Queer in Engineering and Design (Part 1/2)
Hi everyone! Sophia here with two last posts to end off my time with The Inside Word 🙂 I’ve mentioned this very briefly before, but I identify as queer, and I’d love to talk a bit more about my experiences as a queer person in engineering and design. To include...
Project management strategies from a stressed Engineering and Design conjoint student
Curious how one manages to stay on top of uni work, especially while doing two degrees at once? Wondering what exactly someone gets up to in an engineering and design conjoint? Look no further! Here, I'll tell you a bit about the first semester of my conjoint and how I managed to stay (mostly) on top of the at-times intense workload.
Conjoints – an update. Vlog
https://youtu.be/kUdnfavYl1Q
Planning on studying Engineering, Law, or Medicine…? Vlog
Hey guys, I realised that it would be much more interesting filming myself completing a puzzle, than me talking, so enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhBXD1d07YE&feature=youtu.be Disclaimer: as always, don't take my word for it, seek academic...
SURVIVING MY FIRST MONTH AT ELAM
Straight outta high school, straight outta the cage that NCEA has put us “secondary school artists” in. Coming from a school in East Auckland with 350 kids in our year, there were 20 kids in our art class, three of us ended up going to art school. That is, only...
Could this be YOU?
Hello Hello! Short time no see 🤗 It's currently the holidays and like most others, I spent some quality time with my family, met up with friends and caught up on sleep and....zzzz...zz...and you're falling asleep right now 😴 Don't leave just yet! I really didn't...
Study Tips from the 18th Century!
https://youtu.be/p6zMgh-nto8 Study tips from some of the greatest composers that ever lived dating back to the 18th Century................are they relevant to today watch the vlog and see what you think. Shout out to my extensive facial hair.... the result of...
Clubbing Uni Style
https://youtu.be/EXFa5a_x_jo University an opportunity to broaden your education and your horizons. This week on the vlog I look at four unique clubs that the university has to offer. If you find any of these clubs intriguing and want to get involved I highly...
Back In Black
Hello to all, How were my holidays? Fantastic. Great to go back and spend some time with my family who are wilder than the weekend's old haircut. Not much to report on, have come back to Uni with the same routine happening. Music meant that I had to write two songs...
A Dalai Llama’s recount
Well buckle up me belt and a good evening to you all! Another two weeks under said belt and it's getting to us all. I'm on spent time at the moment and judging by the fact that people are walking around with faces that look like pies pushed through a tennis racket...
#UpThe2!
...Even if you are quite a shy person, remember everyone in your hall is in the same dinghy as you and it's easy as saying G'day Maaate...
