The Uni Podcast

Sabrina, Terry and Pooja talk exams in the final episode of The Uni Podcast. When should you arrive for your exam? What's the best way to prepare? And what can you bring into the exam? Supporting resources: 10 practical things about exams you may not know 6 common exam problems and how to overcome them 6 steps for success now you have your exam timetable 10 fast-facts about exams Top strategies for exam prep

Sabrina, Terry and Pooja are back to talk SWOTVAC, what is it, how you should spend your week and tips for making the most of your study ahead of your exams. Supporting resources: Facebook SWOT VAC video 3 study support services you need to know about Key dates for semester 2 6 common exam problems and how to overcome them 6 steps for success now you have your exam timetable 10 fast-facts about exams Top strategies for exam prep 10 practical things about exams you may not know Your...

In this week's episode host Sabrina is joined by Pooja and Terry (Sotiris) to talk about revision hacks ahead of exams, how much time you should spend studying and taking breaks when necessary. Top strategies for exam prep Your Learning Hub = your academic help centre So, what is a Peer Learning Advisor, anyway? We asked two PLAs to explain their role Study secrets from 5 of our best students 6 ways to kick procrastination to the curb

Annabelle, Durandara and Paige are back to discuss the exam timetable and how to approach it. Hear why it's important to double check your timetable, tips to best prepare for exams and plan your study and why it's good to form study groups. 6 steps for success now you have your exam timetable10 fast-facts about examsTop strategies for exam prep10 practical things about exams you may not knowYour Learning Hub = your academic help centreSo, what is a Peer Learning Advisor, anyway? We asked...

Students Annabelle, Durandara and Paige discuss their tactics for dealing with feedback from lecturers and tutors on assignments. What kind of feedback can you expect? How do you deal with negative or unfair feedback? How do you build resilience to cope with negative feedback? Supporting resources: Supporting resources: Studiosity – free online assignment help and live chat for La Trobe students Need a little help with your assignments? Get it face-to-face or online. Your Learning Hub =...

Annabelle and the team talk about tackling your final assignments, how to plan and how to stick the plan!

Nursing student Candice van Doren has a lot on her plate. Not only does she study full-time at our Mildura Campus; she also runs a local café with her partner while raising four children! So why juggle study with her work and life commitments? Candice tells us the powerful story of how her family's contact with the healthcare sector has encouraged her to pursue Nursing. She's also got some advice for other mature-age students thinking about returning to University.

Gian, Pooja and Paige talk discuss their goals for Uni and life. They talk about goal setting, what their study goals and career goals are. Having doubts and how to deal with them. How to access Career Ready and doing internships. Host: Gian Ras Guests: Pooja Ganesh, Paige Van Der Poll Audio: Jack Tsaparis Vision: Bridget Meneghetti Cameras: Sophie Evans Produced by: Emel Berdilek, Brianna Young and Colum Coomey Studiosity – free online assignment help and live chat for La Trobe...

They're back! We first met Millie, Srishti and Haylee in Episode 6 Extra when they talked procrastination. This time, the topic is taming the beast better known as stress: what do you do when semester gets hectic, and where do you turn for help? Also what's the right balance between Uni life and work/friends/family?

Gian, Pooja and Paige talk about looking after your mental and physical health while at Uni including talking breaks, getting enough sleep and exercising. They also discuss making sure you have a social life, go to the movies and eat enough chocolate. Host: Gian Ras Guests: Pooja Ganesh, Paige Van Der Poll Audio: Jack Tsaparis Vision: Bridget Meneghetti Cameras: Sophie Evans Produced by: Emel Berdilek, Brianna Young and Colum Coomey 8 ways to practise self-care8 tips for managing...

We're celebrating in Bendigo this week to mark the 10th birthday of the Bendigo Oral Health and Dentistry Society (better known as BOHDS). President Margaret Tran and Vice-President Phillip Nguyen stop by to talk about the benefits of being involved in Campus life. They also share plans for the group's big anniversary, and explain the tooth-themed pop song parodies that have made BOHDS an online sensation.

Gian, Pooja and Paige talk about procrastination and how to avoid it. From procrastinetflix to calling your Mom to avoid getting started on your assessments, it's a scourge. The team talk about their weakness for Instagram and social media in general and how to plan your study to avoid these temptations. Host: Gian Ras Guests: Pooja Ganesh, Paige Van Der Poll Audio: Jack Tsaparis Vision: Bridget Meneghetti Cameras: Sophie Evans Produced by: Emel Berdilek, Brianna Young and Colum...

Cooking, cleaning and Grey's Anatomy: that's what Albury-Wodonga students Millie, Srishti and Haylee turn to when they just can't face study. But they've all got their own tips on how to knuckle down when it really counts. These three first-year students also analyse why they procrastinate - and the results are insightful. Oh, and cuteness alert: we find out that students living in on-campus accommodation at Albury-Wodonga are proud parents to a rabbit named Benjamin!

Annabelle, Dion and Seyed are back this week to discuss Writing for Uni, what standard is required at a University, the writing process and editing your work and incorporating feedback. Studiosity – free online assignment help and live chat for La Trobe studentsNeed a little help with your assignments? Get it face-to-face or online.Turnitin – an introduction and how to use itJuggling study and life: How to manage your workloadYour Learning Hub = your academic help centreSo, what is a Peer...

"I do have times where I feel like I'm juggling lots of balls, and sometimes I drop all the balls!" says Shepparton Social Work student Mariam Mgoter, proving that even Peer Learning Advisors get stressed sometimes. That's why she says it's important to look after yourself and put in place a plan for study success! Later in the ep, PLA Jasleen Kaur explains how study in Australia is different to back in India - and what happens when you've got to balance assignments with placements and exam...

So studying is super important at University? You’ve got four subjects, lots of reading, assessments and exams where do I start? In this episode Annabelle talks to the team about how to plan for assessments and exams, where to find advice and assistance and how many hours a week should you be studying? Dion provides some nuggets of wisdom and Seyed proclaims his love for the Peer Learning Advisors (again). Presenter: Annabelle Romano Guests: Dion Ellul, Seyed Mousavi Producers: Brianna...

The team talk about the library - the centre of your UNI-verse. Listen to Annabelle give advice on how to stay off Stalkerspace for bad etiquette, Dion talk about how he spends more time in the library than his own home and Seyed express his love for the Peer Learning Advisors. Presenter: Annabelle Romano Guests: Dion Ellul, Seyed Mousavi Producers: Brianna Young, Emel Berdilek, Colum Coomey Supporting resources: Your student ID card = your ticket to the LibraryHow to use your Library4...

Uni friends are friends for life. That's the experience of Georgia and Kaity, two Bendigo graduates who first met in the corridors of their on-campus accommodation years ago. The pair are still housemates today. They talk to MyLaTrobe about making friends in the first few weeks of Semester, how to start that first awkward convo with your lecture neighbour and how mates help make Uni a better place to be.

You hear stories about Uni friendships that have gone on to last a lifetime. Some friends meet on their first day on campus, but it's not always so simple. In this week's episode of The Uni Podcast, four La Trobe students sit down to share tips and advice for getting to know new people, as well as a few stories of their own. For more tips, advice and stories of friendship, check out the below stories on MyLaTrobe: 4 tips for meeting your future BFF’s at Uni 4 ways to make fast friends...

We visit the Shepparton Campus to hear this semester's crop of Peer Learning Advisors give their pointers for success inside the University classroom. Kate, Jess and Mel talk attendance, note-taking and the dreaded 'recommended reading' list. Whose academics use horror stories from the Emergency Department? What really grinds Jess' gears in a tutorial? Listen to find out!