Ok, we’ve covered why textbooks are so expensive and explained why it’s important for you to buy all your required readings. Here is the good news! It is possible to get hold of all your required readings but still keep your costs down. Here’s how! Make Sure You Only Buy What is Required First,…
It was only so long ago that you were unpacking your bags and sitting through orientation week, and now the time to renew your student accommodation contract is drawing near. Do you want to stay on or are you looking for a change? Here are some considerations that can help…
If you can spot a spelling mistake or grammatical error from a mile away, you might make an excellent proofreader. Proofreading is a flexible and varied way to make a career, but if you want to take the leap, you might be wondering where to start. There is a lot of information…
If you’re considering applying for a PhD in your chosen specialisation, the first thing you should do is decide on your thesis. Once you’ve done that, the next step is to get that thesis looked at by your chosen PhD supervisor. This can be an intimidating thing to do; you’ve…
Can a mentor turbo-drive your academic career? We expect so much from our mentors, but formal workplace mentoring schemes can be disappointing. Much like a good marriage, there does need to be a certain chemistry between mentors and protégés (or mentees) for it to last beyond the first date. What…
Studying abroad is a two-in-one package: you will get your degree and learn a new culture. By the time you graduate, you will probably know how to speak a new language and cook foods from a different culture—and you will have made close international friends. If you have ever dreamed…
Are You A Working Parent? Many freelancers find themselves in a position in which they need to both work and earn money to support their families. They find that, in the aim of benefiting themselves with the luxury of living life freely, they cannot ignore the responsibilities of their homes.…
This article provides a brief overview of the various Government subsidies and student loans offered to those undertaking vocational education and training (VET) or tertiary studies in Australia. Study Place Types There are two types of places at Australian universities and higher education institutions: Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) and full…
In The Lead-up To International Women’s Day, Facebook Won’t Let Us Promote Our Posts About Women’s Rights And Human Rights In the week before International Women’s Day, we posted 13 times on our Facebook page about issues relating to women’s rights and human rights. We requested to ‘boost’ (pay Facebook so that more…
Dangling modifiers often go unnoticed and can be tricky to correct when detected. Indeed, even some editors-in-training leave dangling modifiers in their work! What is a dangling modifier? A dangling modifier is a phrase that modifies a word that is not in the sentence (though it might be implied) or modifies…