The Inside Word 2016
Blood, Sweat and Tears (With a Side of Socks)
I'm a little late to the party, but it was Assassins Week at Whitaker Hall a couple of weeks ago, and my goodness, it was stressful. There was screaming, running and even a broken glass incident, and I documented the whole week so I could share the experience with...
You’re Not On Holiday Anymore Awhi
It's been a week since I've been back from my amazing trip in Bali, and it was awesome! Those 8 days went so quickly, and have made an honest impact on me. Walking through the streets I saw people who lived off close to nothing, but were so happy with it. It put...
English, law and who to punch in a brawl
You wouldn’t choose to major in English if you didn’t have some interest in the feelings of others – that’s what English is, it revolves around the desire to understand the world around us. So here’s what you need to know about how the two English courses I am...
I Guess I Missed the Memo
Its been a good month of university life, and I can officially say that I have settled in. Seeing as it has taken me quite a while to find my inner-university peace, I thought that it might be a good idea to compile a list of the things I wish someone had told me...
Death by Sugar and Socks
I know, I know, it’s just hit mid-semester break and I still haven’t blogged about anything course specific. How could I when I’m constantly distracted by food and hall activities? ∞ Students are all about their snacks. The vending machines on level one are...
Making it rain in the city of sails
Ok so here's the lowdown.......(sigh)(eyes starting to water) About 3 weeks ago I was given 1000 dollars from the University to spend on whatever I desire. Now I guess living in the city there is so much temptation you are surrounded by to just go and ball out. I...
A Dose of Reality
I think it’s safe to say that stress levels are starting to rise in Whitaker Hall. The tests and assignments that have been slowly creeping up on us have burst onto the scene, and I must say, I’m very glad I’m not doing a degree that requires me to take BIOSCI107...
The Low Down on Law
Do you want to take first year law??? Are you sure???? One hundred percent positive???? Hey Guy's I am back again and tired as ever!! Want to know why? First Year LAW Six weeks ago I took on the challenge of first year law, despite the size of the course...
reclaim our albert park;
‘Let’s go.’ We slid out of the door into the darkness that was beckoning. Footsteps shuffled. We traipsed towards the park, hardly talking. Questionnaires were clasped tightly in our hands and I hugged a box of pens tightly to my chest. For a moment, we felt like a...
Life as a Composition Major
There’s this joke my dad likes to tell. Dad: What is Beethoven doing in his grave? Anthony: ...What? Dad: He’s de-composing! Anthony: [Groans]. Several differences exist between Beethoven and me. Notably, I am rather more alive than...
Exams, embryos and excitement
First off I just wanted to say that I am sorry this blog will even mention the word embryo because if you've read any blogs from a pre-med student then you will know that every single one of us mention our laboratory where we make human embryos. To be honest I...
Biomed – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.
DISCLAIMER: Firstly I want to start off by saying, it is quite a daunting task being the voice of the Biomedical Science (biomed) cohort. This is because the class is huge and full of generally high achieving and very intelligent people. Therefore it is highly...
Mid Semester?
Hard to believe it, but yes it’s halfway through my the semester! The past month and a bit have seemed to be a distant memory. What was once a confused, shy and very anti-social fresh face University student is slowing but surely finding his feet in this massive...
A New Discovery
Here’s an interesting fact for you: Did you know that Albert Park is a volcanic vent? While on holiday for Easter Break I came across an article in the New Zealand Geographic magazine about Auckland’s volcanic field, which consists of over 50 individual volcanoes....
Non-romantic settling down
Nothing epic has happened to me in the last two weeks, besides banning myself from seeing my baby – no, not a real baby – Instagram. It was a long nine days in the lead up to the law test that was (thankfully) worth nothing (only plussage, something I don’t care...