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Looking for computers to work on? Do you know where you can find more computers on campus other than in the library computer labs? Well, QUT actually provides computer availability on their website but it's kind of hidden. So there you go, click this link. The link will take you to the website shown above and you can click either "see availability" or "look for computers with particular software". Good luck with your exams and assignments!
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by Yee Ling Travelling to every country in the world has always been one of my dreams. But not everyone has to approach travel in the same way, My option to embark on a short term exchange in a European country inspires me to think differently. As a final-year -student at QUT, this is my chance to ensure that I made the most out of my university experience. Studying overseas will grant me opportunities to discover different European cultures, but at the same time it allows me to gain credit towards my degree. Especially ass a business student, going global opens doors into new world, where I will develop personally, academically, and professionally. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why study abroad?
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by Alex The QUT Campus Life Program (CLP) is devoted to cultivating a greater sense of an on-campus community at QUT. A majority of members of the CLP are student volunteers (CLVs), who help to carry out events and also contribute their time and effort to create new ways to get students excited about QUT and their faculties. The CLP is a great way to meet new people and make some amazing friends. The way that I bonded with a lot of people was through the camp that the CLP had organised. We went away to a retreat in Coolum and had a ridiculous amount of fun, hanging out, planning events and chilling at the beach. The busiest time for the CLP is during Orientation Week. During the time leading up to O-Week, all members of the CLP are working on planning the social events that will happen. When O-Week finally rolls around, it's go time. There is always something to be done but the best part about this time is you get to do it all with your friends. If you're thinking about finding new ways to meet people, make friends, or just want to try your hand at something new, join the Campus Life Program today!
by Alex When I first embarked on my journey to becoming a Law/Creative Industries student, I thought I would be one of the few with a hybrid degree. On my first day I realised that I had completely underestimated how many others were in the same boat as me. After three years in uni, it seems that everyone is a double degree student nowadays. I mean, it's almost impossible to meet someone new on campus who isn't studying in two different areas. The single degree student is a dying breed. Okay, that may be too strong. Single degree students are like unicorns. So, when I do come across this mythical creature who is a straight law student, I usually applaud them and ask them how they survive because I can barely make it through two law subjects, let alone four. Here are just a few tips from what I've learnt from being a double degree student:
1. Expect to meet distinctly different types of people When I attended my first creative industries tutorial, I made a ton of friends. We all bonded over our favourite TV shows, immediately became Facebook friends, and hugged goodbye. However, when I went to my law tutorial, it was as thought I had entered a completely different universe. No-one made direct eye contact. Nobody learnt each others' names. When I did talk to people, they didn't even say goodbye when they left. Of course, this is a generalisation but you catch my drift. You cannot expect everyone in every faculty to be the same. 2. Suss out what's hot and what's not For example, in law it's cool to wear suits. In CI, not so much. In CI, you can be crazily expressive and different. In law, it's weird if you don't have an IV filled with coffee dripping into your arm. If you want to avoid making a faux pas, do your social homework because it'll help you relate to your fellow classmates better. 3. Compartmentalise When I switch between law and CI, it's sometimes a case of 'old habits die hard. ' Try and keep a style guide --that is, a guide on writing techniques--for each subject. Overarching skills like time management and note preparation are key to all subjects and are great use in any subject. But referencing styles, assignment formatting, and presentation styles are generally unique to each faculty, so remember to differentiate between what suits each area. 4. Take PRIDE! Enjoy being a double degree student :) You're lucky to have the best of both worlds. It may be hard and confusing sometimes but you will have a fuller and enriching experience at university. by Yee Ling The message of Harmony Day is Everyone Belongs. It is a day to celebrate Australia's diversity. Since 1999, this day has been widely celebrated across schols, childcare centres, community groups and etc.
On Mar 21, Friday 12-2pm, QUT has celebrated Harmony Day through dance, music and craft at the Kidney Lawn, GP campus. Students are encouraged to participate in the activities such as crafting paper chains, describing yourself in the puzzle shaped paper. My friends and I have participated in colouring the bear and wrote positive affirmation words for children in China. This is a meaningful project as these activities are part of the charity work to help the poor. Through this event, we can learn and understand how all Australians from diverse backgrounds equally belong to this nation and make it a better place. Some interesting facts taken from government website: - Around 7 million people have migrated to Australia since 1945 - We identify with approximately 300 ancestries - 45% of Australians are either born overseas or have parent who were Are you from a student club and want to advertise your events here? Give us an email or fill in a contact form in http://thepointmagazine.weebly.com/1/post/2013/08/contact-form.html.
Weekly event Free language classAvailable in English, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, French and Italian. Contact QUT EastWest for more detail: [email protected] Global Cafe Grab free coffee and make new friends. Register once at http://survey.qut.edu.au/f/177743/383a/. Available in GP campus only. Contact EastWest for more detail: [email protected] Free Meditation Session Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm in GP-S637. Contact EastWest for more detail: [email protected] EastWest Eats EastWest will take you to great places to eat in Brisbane. Meet them on Friday at A block in GP campus at 5 pm. For more information: [email protected] Pronunciation Workshops Every Friday between 9 am - 10.45 am in X306 GP campus. For more information contact: [email protected] Friday Social Soccer (men and women) Every Friday between 4-6 pm at the sport oval near P block in KG campus. Register online http://survey.qut.edu.au/survey/174075/b048/. For more information contact [email protected] Once off event Public Lecture - Prof. Masao Kuwwahara from Tohoku University in Japan "Behavior monitoring immediately after major natural disaster" will be held on September 25, 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm in Gibson room in GP campus. Register online http://qut-strc.eventbrite.com.au/ before September 11. For more information contact [email protected] QUT Dragon Boat Dragon Boat even will be held at South Bank on September 7. For more information contact [email protected] ISS Whale watching trip ISS is organising a group of students to go on a whale watching overnight trip in Hervey Bay between August 31 and September 1. The cost of the trip is $220 and you will need to register by visiting their reception at X block level 3 at GP campus and C block level 4 at KG campus. |