The semester has begun and it’s time to get your head out of holiday mode and into ‘uggghh I need to study’ mode.
Here’s a list of study-related apps that we like to use to get our lives together.
Study apps and websites – cos you know you need them
Uni & Chill
All first years! As part of Monash University’s student led Mental Health Champions program, they’re excited to bring to you… Uni & Chill!
Broadly, they will be exploring procrastination, self-care, mindfulness and ways to get the most out of and adjust to university life.
The dates will be Monday 8, 15, 22, 29 August, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Register here.
We need your honest opinion
To keep The Scapegoat going, we need your help!
We have been running our weekly newsletter and recently updated blog/website since 2014. Our publication is for Science students by Science students. We are looking for your honest opinions about The Scapegoat so we can improve and do our best to give you what you want, with the aim to be the one-stop-shop for all your needs as a Monash Science student.
Study tips from a serial procrastinator….
Here are some more tips to get you studying hardersmarter.
1. Use a strange (but still legible) font for your study notes.
You will have to put more effort into reading them therefore you are less likely to skim and more likely to retain what you’ve read.
2. Teach what you have studied.
You are 50% more likely to remember something that you’ve said as opposed to have read. Take advantage of this by teaching a friend or family member who is new to the topic. You will soon realise what you don’t understand and questions they have can test your knowledge.
Bureau of Meteorology: Graduate Meterologist Program
Are you a Science, Physics or Maths Student?
Want to know more about the Bureau of Meteorology’s Graduate program? The Bureau of Meteorology is holding a Graduate Meteorology Information Event tonight!
If you are an undergraduate, post graduate or recent graduate from Physics, Mathematics or Atmospheric Science disciplines, you should come and find out about the Graduate Meteorology program available with the Bureau of Meteorology.
Career Goat: Cover letters and Resumes
Hi All,
The semester break probably seems like a distant memory as you become more entrenched in your studies.
In this week’s edition of ‘Career Goat’ I would like to talk about ‘Cover Letters and Resumes’.
Leap into Leadership Online to boost your employability today
Monash has created a new way for you to develop your employability skills online. It’s called Leap into Leadership Online (LiLO), and it’s made up of a suite of free online modules you can complete any time.
Hundreds of students have already completed the modules and given them great feedback – so make 2016 the year you become a leader.
Antarctic Fungi survives Martian simulation
After 18 months aboard the International Space Station a species of Fungi from Antarctica has survived Martian like conditions relatively intact.
At least 60% of the cryptoendolithic cells managed to survive the simulation and continued to exhibit stable DNA.
The fungi were kept in an environment of 95% CO2, 1.6% argon, 0.15% oxygen and 2.7% nitrogen at a pressure of 1,000 pascals. Samples were also exposed to harsh ultra violet radiation as they would be on the surface of Mars.
The simulation will help to provide answers on what biological life on Mars might look like and where it could be hiding.
Career Goat: Leadership
Hi All,
Well I hope things are going well and you had time to attend the range of events as part of ‘Career Festival’ held at Monash.
Are you are busy preparing applications for ‘Graduate Programs’? Don’t forget you can book an appointment with me or one of the consultants in Career Connect for advice and feedback. Book your appointment here.
In this week’s edition of ‘Career Goat’ I would like to talk about ‘Leadership’.
Let’s Study! (or more like, cram)
It’s here. It’s study season.
All of us would rather do bury ourselves in the comfort of an Ostrich Pillow:
Struggling with your coursework?
Fear not, you can reduce your exam anxiety by:
1. Set a Schedule
Setting a study schedule and study plan. Here’s a blank timetable for you to fill out your times. Make sure to include breaks!
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