What’s up, campus crew?
☀️ Winter’s almost over, but the fun’s just beginning! Get ready for a semester packed with productivity hacks to ace those assignments, study tips to make learning a breeze, campus events you won’t want to miss, hot deals to save your cash, and the latest sports updates to keep you cheering. Stay tuned for more!
Here’s the sneak peek:
The Proven Path to Doing Unique and Meaningful Work
Studying 101: Study Smarter Not Harder
Want to be healthier and More Productive? Take Regular Breaks
The Proven Path to Doing Unique and Meaningful Work
Ever felt stuck on a creative path, comparing yourself to others and tempted to switch lanes? Arno Minkkinen’s “Helsinki Bus Station Theory” offers a refreshing perspective. It urges us to embrace the journey, stay committed to our chosen path, and trust that with persistence and continuous refinement, our unique vision will emerge. Just like buses initially share the same route but eventually diverge, our creative endeavours, too, will find their own distinct destinations. So, hop on your bus, stay on board, and let the magic of the journey unfold! Read More
This Week on Campus
UQ | Mon 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | UQU x HEAL Peer Support Program | Free | Link
UQ | Tue 6:30 PM | Pub Trivia – Semester 2 2024 | Free | Link
UQ | Fri 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | International Collective ATLAS Ball – Wanderlust | ~$83 | Link
QUT | Mon 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Stepping Stones 2 Success: LinkedIn & Job App | Z block, Level 7, Room 730, Gardens Point Campus | ~$5 | Link
QUT | Tue 6:00 PM | Glass X QUT Guild Battle of the Bands: Heat 4 | Botanic Bar, City | FREE | Link
QUT | Tue 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Women in Business Financial Wellbeing Workshop | Gibson Room, Gardens Point Campus | ~$10 | Link
QUT | Thu 6:00 PM | QME Board Games Night | O-520 Gardens Point Campus | FREE | Link
CQU | Fri 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Brisbane Graduation | Link
Other | Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Navigating the Evolution: Shifts in Industrial Real Estate | $20 | Link
Other | Wed 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | More Business More Life with Steve Napolitan | $35 | Link
Other | Wed 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | A Conversation with the ACLU: Speech, Privacy, and Big Tech | ~$15 | Link
Other | Thu 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Tech Talk: Protecting AI Innovations – A Deep Dive into IP Rights | $10 | Link
Other | Thu 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | EXPLAIN IT LIKE I’M 5: Settlement, Forms, and Best Practices | $~32 | Link
Studying 101: Study Smarter Not Harder
Tired of endless study sessions with minimal results? College requires a strategic approach to learning, and we’re here to show you how. Ditch passive rereading for active engagement, quiz yourself, teach the material, and relate it to your life. Embrace shorter, focused study bursts and discover your ideal learning environment. Take control of your schedule, eliminate distractions, and watch your grades soar. It’s time to study smarter, not harder, and make learning an exciting part of your college journey. Read More
Deals of the Week
Event Cinemas | $8 Movie Tickets* With Cinebuzz | Link
City Beach | 20% Off Student Discount | Link
The Iconic | 10% Off Student Discount | Link
Domino’s Pizza | 20% Off Student Discount | Link
Conxion | 15% Off Student Discount | Link
Shein | 15% Off Student Discount | Link
Mcdonald | $10 Off with the McDonald’s Student Discount | Link
Ola | $10 Off Your First 2 Rides | Link
AliExpress | 40% Off Student Discount | Link
Zalando | 20% Off Student Discount | Link
amaysim | Free 5GB Starter Pack | Link
Book Depository | 10% Off Student Discount | Link
Join In
🎵 Live Music
Tue 7:00 PM | Raising The Roof | A Fundraiser for Brisbane Youth Service | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley | $24 | Link
Tue 9:00 PM | The High School Reunion 2024 | The Brightside (Fortitude Valley, QLD) | $35 | Link
Tue 9:30 PM | BRISBANE KPOP PARTY | The MET Brisbane | ~$33 | Link
Fri 9:00 PM | Soulful – Brisbane Edition | Wonderland Brisbane | ~$30 | Link
Fri 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | RETROS ON OASIS | City Botanic Gardens River Hub | ~$18 | Link
🎾 Sports
Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Roller Skating Class Beginners | PCYC Fortitude Valley | ~$33 | Link
Wed 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Pickleball at Everleigh Park | Everleigh Park | Free | Link
🎭 Culture
Tue 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Budget Friendly Paint & Sip (BYO) | Uptown | ~$37 | Link
Wed 11:00 PM – 12:00 PM | The Giddy Up! Sandgate Bayside Country Festival | Sandgate Bayside, Sandgate | Free | Link
Wed 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Family Fun Day | Queen Street Mall, Queen Street, City | $5 | Link
Wed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Gathering presents Peter Thornley | Queen Street Mall, City | Free | Link
Sat 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | West Brisbane Orchid Society exhibition | Botanic Gardens Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens | $4 | Link
Sat 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM | Board Game BBQ Brisbane Game Day Winter 2024 | Calamvale Central Shopping Centre | ~$20-50 | Link
🙌 For Free!
Mon 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Brisbane Portrait Prize Finalist Exhibition | State Library of Queensland | Free | Link
Mon 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Fitness at Everleigh Park | Everleigh Park | Free | Link
Tue 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Pilates | Level 1 at 143 Coronation Drive | Free | Link
Thu 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | FREE Zumba Gold at Wynnum Community Centre | Wynnum Community Centre | Free | Link
Want to be Healthier and More Productive? Take Regular Breaks
We live in a world that glorifies the hustle, but what if the secret to success isn’t about working more, but about taking strategic breaks? Your body isn’t designed for endless hours at a desk, and your creativity needs time to recharge. From boosting your physical well-being to unlocking your creative genius, breaks aren’t just a luxury, they’re essential. So, ready to ditch the burnout and embrace the power of the pause? Let’s dive in and discover how to make breaks work for you. Read More
Study Tips
Do you have a great tip to share? Let us know here (Link)
✅ The Students’ Podcast | Boring Questions Means Boring Answers: Interview Tips From Students | Podcast Link
✅ Study Skills Checklist | Link
Market Guide
🍅 *Brisbane City Markets | Cathedral Square | Thu 8AM – 2PM | Link
🥕 *Brisbane City Markets | Reddacliff Place, City | Wed 8AM – 6PM | Link
🍐 *Brisbane City Markets | St. Stephen’s Cathedral | Wed 8AM – 2PM | Link
🍇 *Milton Markets | Milton Green, Cribb St, Milton | Thu 10AM – 2PM | Link
Brisbane’s Favourite Teams – results!
🐎| Brisbane Broncos 42 v North Queensland Cowboys 18 🎊
🦁| Brisbane Lions 64 v Greater Western Sydney Giants 82
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Aug 12 – 18, 2024
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