UTS Student Hacks Podcast

Today Elsa, Krisma and Panda share their experience on how to approach assessments effectively and (not) procrastinate. Email us your opinions to UTSStudentHacks@uts.edu.au Resources from this episode: StudyStream HELPS drop in session HELPS Writing Centre Doing assignments in Microsoft Word Find your why Credits Written, Presented & Produced by: Elsa Baker, Krisma Maskey & Panda Hui Music...

Are you feeling exhausted and restless? Maybe it's time to take a break before doing more work - no one can pour from an empty cup! 🥤 Listen to how Krisma, Panda and Elsa energise themselves through me-time and ice coffee; there are also some tips and resources to help with referencing! Email your opinions to UTSStudentHacks@uts.edu.au Resources from this episode: APA Referencing Guide Harva...

Why should you care about feedback? Don't know how to receive and give feedback effectively? 🤔 Listen to Panda and Elsa’s tips on the topic of feedback - academic, personal or professional. Email us your opinions to UTSStudentHacks@uts.edu.au Resources from this episode: What is HELPS? Book a HELPS session here Embracing & using feedback workshop Credits Written, Presented & Produced...

Uni assignments come in many form, like water🌊, earth🌍, fire🔥 and air🌬 In this episode, Krisma, Panda and Elsa discussed on how to use feedback to your advantage, knowing your limit and planning wisely to maximise your productivity while studying, in group and individual assignments👩‍🏫 Send us your opinions via text or audio message to UTSStudentHacks@uts.edu.au Resources from this episode: U...

Not all organisational methods are created equal and not even the best have it together all the time! 😵 👀Hear from Elsa, Krisma and Panda on how they are feeling the effects of the chaos this week, as well as their best selection of pro-tips for staying on top of things🎯 Send us your opinions via text or audio message to UTSStudentHacks@uts.edu.au Resources from this episode: Assessment Planner...

We are so excited to meet you! 🤗 In this introductory episode we cover the ins and outs of starting up the semester strong. Whether it’s joining clubs, finding new spots to eat on campus🥐 or making sure you are emotionally and mentally ready, starting strong can look different for everyone 💪

Spring session is coming to an end, and we’re feeling reflective. Join us for the last episode of this season as we discuss our past, present and future - looking back on the wild year so far, discussing our plans for the summer, and sharing our hopes for the future! If you’d like to tell us about your year or your plans for 2022, send us an audio or text message at UTSStudentHacks@uts.edu.au ! Cr...

Studying is never easy, but what if we could hack how our brains work to make the process smoother? We could leave behind the one-strategy-fits-all approach and instead tailor our study to suit our strengths instead. Join us this episode as we discuss our personality types and the study techniques that work for us. Think it’s wishful thinking, or maybe there’s some method to this madness? Send us...

It’s Mental Health Week and we’re tackling one of the biggest sources of stress: money. This episode, we’re speaking with Nick Cooper from UTS Financial Assistance to find out what support is available to UTS students and how we can access it. Looking to ask a question or share a tip of your own? Leave us a text or audio message at UTSStudentHacks@uts.edu.au Resources from this episode: UTS Financ...

After last week’s crash course into academic integrity, we’re keen to find out more and test our new-found knowledge. What better way to do so, than with Dr Amanda White’s academic integrity board game? This bonus episode, we discuss engaging with academic integrity in a fun way, how to collaborate without colluding, and even find some time to ask Amanda about her double life as a serial UTS Confe...

It can be tempting to take shortcuts to get things done as we head into the pointy end of the session. But when is a shortcut actually academic misconduct? Dr Amanda White joins us on this episode to discuss academic integrity, including what it is, how to avoid accidentally doing the wrong thing, and what you can do if you’re faced with an allegation of academic misconduct. We’ll also talk about...

Feeling unmotivated and stressed? We’re here to reassure you, you’re not alone! Uni is tough, and being in lockdown doesn’t make it any easier. This week, we’re discussing ways to recharge to avoid getting burnt-out, so you can be at your best. Remember, self-care is crucial to succeeding at uni too! Got a question for us? Or some tips of your own for dodging burnout? Let us know through text or a...

This episode, we’re sharing our methods for making lockdown a little less lonely. Studying remotely means it’s a lot harder to build new friendships and stay connected with loved ones. If you’re craving a way to meet or catch up with friends that isn’t just calling once in a while, we’ve got you covered. Have some tips of your own? Or just some reflections about your social life in lockdown? Send...

Two weeks into Spring session and we’re starting to feel the Zoom fatigue setting in. Are you struggling to concentrate in class or battling back pain from being hunched over your laptop like us as well? Not to worry – we’re discussing tried-and-true tips you’ll need to survive remote learning. We’d love to hear from you guys too! What have you done to stay connected with your friends? Shoot us a...

This week we're getting ready for Spring session. We all hoped it would be a return to full-on face to face teaching, but we're stuck in lockdown again. We share the things that worked (and didn't) last lockdown and what we're going to do differently this time. What has kept you sane during online uni? What is a tip you would give to students new to online uni? Send your respon...

Today we talk all things exams and assessments. As the final weeks of session loom, thinking about exams can be stressful, but Roxanne and Kelly are old hats at exam prep and have all the hot tips on how to prep like a pro.

Today we have a special guest Cordelia Hsu, the 2019 UTSOC president. We talk all about mental health, from daily stress to personality disorders, and how to smash the mental health stigma.

On this weeks episode we dive into the world of feedback and assignment help with our special guest Lissy.

Today we Check-in with each other on how we are doing with uni work, how we are doing mentally, and our grand and not so grand plans for StuVac

Kelly and Roxanne discuss the challenges of how to manage your time when you've got a lot on - what tools and techniques they use to keep track of what's going on, the importance of having hobbies, building in spare time, and how your priorities change over your degree.

From dreaded class icebreakers to embracing the breakout room, we talk about how we developed our community at UTS and the surprising effect it had on our uni work.

Looking to get the most out of your time at UTS? Kelly and Roxanne give you the run-down on Design Your UTS in this bonus mini-episode.

We are back back back again! Meet Kelly, a 4th year student doing Business and Law, and Roxanne, a 4th year in Medical Science and International Studies. They're back for another season of UTS Student Hacks, the fortnightly podcast, where we give you all the tips and advice you need to survive and thrive at uni. For our first episode of 2021 Kelly and Roxanne will share with you the inside sc...

For the season finale of the UTS Student Hacks Podcast, Rachel and Kelly are discussing all things internships; why to get one, how to get one and which UTS Services can help. UTS students Mariah Taleb and Connor Broughton share their internship experiences and give their top tips for students looking to develop transferable skills, get workplace experience and make valuable industry connections t...

Rachel and Kelly are here to give you all the tips and tricks for remaining sane and on track during the upcoming assessment period. They are joined by four U:PASS leaders who share their advice for practicing self-care, time-management and overcoming pesky procrastination so you can survive and thrive during the last few weeks of the semester.