For many year 13s, the end of schooling life at Macleans and the start of university is rapidly approaching. So, this week’s Student Space article will include a few questions and answers about university (and life in general) that might be relevant to you. Am I picking the right degree? Unfortunately, there is no way for anyone to know for certain whether they’re picking the … Continue reading YOUniversity

Throughout life we, as humans, always want to fit in. It is an instinct of ours to camouflage into our surroundings. However, you mustn’t be afraid to be the odd one out. Being unique is what life is truly about; we weren’t born to be the same as our parents or friends–we were born to be ourselves. Throughout my life I have always tried to … Continue reading Being Unique

In High School, the ball is the one event that almost every senior looks forward to. However, this special night sure comes with one big bill; on average, ball spending is around $1,500 per household. Ball is definitely a quintessential high school experience, but lets face it- is it worth all the stress? Here are some tips that will make May 9th a night to … Continue reading Ball on a Budget

We all have features that determine how we perceive ourselves. They may be features that most people overlook, or they may be features that are conspicuous and striking. The fact is: the physical characteristics we possess can easily make us feel proud or insecure about ourselves. While you’ve been reading this, you’ve probably thought of a trait that makes you different from everyone else. How … Continue reading Positive Perceptions

Eight weeks done and three weeks to go until term one is finally at its end. It’s no surprise if you’re finding yourself much more demotivated as your school work is piling up while the social scene is working its way down. Going into my fifth and final year of high school, if I had to tell my Year 9 self anything for her forthcoming … Continue reading Dear Year 9 Self

For many students nowadays, Facebook has become an important part of life. Whether it’s checking the notifications, waiting for messages, refreshing the newsfeed or anticipating likes on a high-definition DLSR camera profile picture, Facebook is undeniably entertaining. Some people find Facebook so entertaining that they fall hopelessly into the cycle of cyber-facebook addiction, unable to cut down on their browsing time – severely restricting the … Continue reading Facebook, the Biggest Enemy of Productivity?