When I was a first year BCM student, I thought I knew who I was and what I wanted from life. Looking back at that girl who used to be me, I realise that she was adorably naive. If I could tell her a few things, some gentle words and hard truths, then maybe she…
How to ask for help at uni
Asking for help in any situation can be intimidating. It can be difficult to face the vulnerability of admitting that you can’t do something alone. But, the great thing about university is that nobody expects you to have all the answers. When I was in high school I was sold a lie by many of…
How to survive and thrive in your first year of uni (COVID-19 edition)
2020 was a weird year to be a first-year University student. What seemed like a good three weeks on campus, came crashing down to a whole year of online learning. In 2021, things should hopefully return to normal at least halfway through the year. But what if they don’t? How will you survive? My name…
A student interning in Spain: what no-one will tell you
Most people will only share the good parts of their time abroad, but not me. Whilst living in Spain was wonderful, interning in Spain was a new kind of painful. As a communications student, I was lucky enough to land myself a digital marketing internship with a film production start up. I had such high…
A student living in Spain: top three unmissable experiences
In January of 2020, before the whole world fell to pieces, I interned in Barcelona, Spain for a month. Living in Europe was every bit as magical as I imagined it would be, interning in Europe… not so much (read about it here). It might sound like a pipe dream right now, but if you…
The Inbetween: sharing the parts that usually get left out of success stories
If I told you I have had the privilege of interviewing people like Christyl Johnson, Deputy Director for Technology and Research Investments at NASA and I’m graduating my degree with two years working experience, it sounds impressive. But, you don’t get to see to triumphs, failures, burnouts and determination that got me there. So, as my graduation…
My Fitness Advice For Students
UOW student, Aleksander, shares his advice on developing a positive exercise balance with uni.
The DMS Podcast
Here you will find all our podcasts with the DMS Executive Team & special guests from 2019! DMS Podcast 1 – A podcast? On the internet? Our first crack at recording a podcast! Callum Harvey, Meg Pigram and Alex Mastronardi talk the early days of the University of Wollongong Digital Media Society, Billie Eilish, and…
Honours – Yay or Nay?
So, the end of your undergraduate BCM degree is fast approaching and you’re not sure what the hell to do with the rest of your life. For most of us, the final semester of university is our first glimpse into the terrifying “real world”, which is wildly different to the institutions we’ve been a part…
How to get an internship in your first year of university
I like to think of internships like dipping your toe in the waters of your potential career; testing the water to see if it’s too hot, or too cold and if it’s okay to swim in. For this reason, internships have long-prevailed as the premium method of acquiring hands-on workplace skills. I feel that exposing yourself to new situations is the best way to learn, although, undertaking unpaid work is a tremendous decision, and it’s not one that should be made lightly.
Project Pitch Do’s and Don’ts
Pitching a project is a core aspect of many BCM classes. Therefore, it is a skill that you will quickly have to master. It can be very difficult to navigate complex marking criteria and produce a compelling and engaging pitch. So, we’ve brought together some BCM veterans to give you the do’s and don’ts of pitching projects.
Balancing life and uni during your first year
The first year of university study can be a daunting one. There’s no question that the switch to online learning and working from home during the current COVID-19 pandemic has further added to the stressors involved with this first year. But not to worry! Below you will find some tips to get you on top of your university work and allow you to do the best that you can under the circumstances.
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