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WhyNot EC Unfiltered: Education & Employment Part 2
Words by Members of the WhyNot Editorial Committee and friends Virtual hurdles To say my focus on my education has been a challenge is an understatement. Like the majority of students, my studies have been completely shifted online. As I studied interstate at university, I came back to Sydney since the lockdown as my whole family resides…
WhyNot EC Unfiltered: Education & Employment Part 1
Words by Members of the WhyNot Editorial Committee and friends Money makes me uncomfortable. My family didn’t casually talk about money – having it, needing it, spending it, thinking about spending it – around the dinner table or any other open space. As a kid, if I needed something that required money (so everything!), I…
Redefining My Comfort Zone
Words by Kelsey, 20 NSW The girl I was a year ago wouldn’t recognise the girl I am now. The past year has been an absolute whirlwind. I’ve lived in two countries, visited three more, made friends from around the globe, and stepped so far out of my comfort zone I had to redefine it. …
Is Finding Your Passion Enough?
Words by Hayley 24 QLD On paper, I had it all. A high paying job straight out of university with great development opportunities. I was 23 and had achieved all that I thought I was meant to do. So why did I feel miserable? — “What do you want to be when you grow up?” …
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Embrace Mediocrity
Words by Anika 25, NSW When I was nine, my primary school careers counsellor told me the world was my oyster. I could read at a high-school level, I was precocious, and adults loved me. “What am I gonna do?!” I asked (demanded), pushing my stringy hair back at the roots, thrilled to discover I…
Why the Industry of Sending Expats Overseas Makes Me Mad
Words by Steph, 25 VIC After graduation, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I considered going somewhere in Asia to teach English to speakers of other languages as I was intrigued by photos I saw of happy volunteers posing with their class. I considered going somewhere in Africa, volunteering…
Why You Shouldn’t Feel Bad Turning Down an Internship
Words by Sophie, 22 WA You can find more of her work o You can read more work from Sophie on her website or on Uni Junkee There comes a time when you’ve passed the point of working for free and only getting a letter of recommendation for six months’ hard work. Yes, work experience is valuable, but here’s why…
It’s Okay to Not Know What You are Doing
Words by Sophie, 22 WAYou can find more of her work o You can read more work from Sophie on her website or on Uni Junkee Throughout our final years in high school we are asked what we plan to do after graduating. Some will go to university, some will want to travel, and some will have absolutely no idea…
Get Comfortable Feeling Uncomfortable
Words by Gemma, 26 QLD Photo by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash We’ve all been presented with an opportunity at some point, when it comes your way, have you made the most of it or let it pass you by? Did you just go with the flow and stay in your comfort zone, or did you grab that opportunity…
Self-Care in the Workplace – Lessons From the Frontline
Words by Kevin, 26, VIC Self-care is all about ensuring that you remain physically, mentally, and spiritually recharged. Considering the frenetic pace at which the modern day world runs, it is more important than ever. But is self-care just about making time for yourself? As a health professional delivering therapy in the community, there are…
