Uni Night Life

The University of Wollongong has many on campus sites that enables students to connect with each other and showcase their talents + interests. The Uni Bar at Wollongong is one of the most popular places on campus. So far this year we have had two huge events (Ball Park Music and the Superhero/Villain Party). Having a Uni Bar on campus obviously creates a very different atmosphere to high school but it allows students to connect outside of class and develop friendships which is very important in 1st year studies. The Superhero/Villain Party on the 17th of April showcased a local UOW student band as well as a DJ throughout the night. The Uni Bar is not only a great place to meet a wide range of people but is also a great place to share your talents no matter what they are.  Even dancing!

 

 

An interview with Jayden Perry

19 year old Jayden Perry discusses in this interview his passions for gaming and technology and how he may incorporate that in his chosen field of study. Uni life has been challenging for him as for many others but has found ways of dealing with this. Jayden showcases the wide range of wonderful personalities that UOW students have!

Song – “The Breach” – Dustin Tebbutt

What makes us different?

Media and Journalism students aren’t your typical bunch of people. Although we all share an interest in exploring media and journalism in today’s society we are all still individuals. The things we do outside of uni, or the things that make us “kooky” will help each of us stand out from the rest in our time at University.

How can we improve university life here at UOW?

First year Media/Journalism students share their opinion on what has made their experience of UOW life great so far and what could be improved.

 

 

 

A whole new world

 

“Wollongong is pretty different from the Sutherland Shire, it’s much more diverse”. – Scott Poynton

19-year-old Scott has spent the last few years trying to adapt to a huge move from Bexley in South London to the Sutherland Shire in Sydney. Travelling is certainly no new thing to Scott and over the Easter long weekend and university break he is going on a family trip to Darwin which is the only place in Australia he hasn’t been. Scott awkwardly admitted that he “didn’t even know Wollongong had a beach”. However, his found people he can connect with at Uni (especially through his love of Game of Thrones). Thus, his blurry transition into uni life is becoming clearer each day.

“I’m really not sure where I want to go…”

 

Seventeen year old Brianna Kennedy has the world at her feet but is being pulled in many different directions. Outside of university life Brianna spends her time playing netball, reading books, drawing and listening to music. However, as university life has become the main priority for her she has put her other passions on pause. “I regret not playing netball this year”, says Brianna. However, her passions have also been a way in which she has connected with people. “I find music relaxing. I’ve made lots of friends here at university already through mutual love of music.” Brianna also spends a lot of her time writing a diary, mostly just “observations about her day” and she “likes to look back to see how much I’ve changed.”

“I love getting lost in a good book” – Marlee Silva

Quick witted, adventurous 18-year-old Marlee has two main passions…. reading and creative writing. John Green is an author that is among her favourites to read and in return he has a significant influence on Marlee’s compositions. She is a studious young adult who cherishes the “books that make you think and question” the most.  A long with a lot of other first year students she is quite unsure of where her future will lead her. On another note her skills in creative writing will certainly come in handy whilst studying Journalism at UOW.  This image captures  Marlee in her favourite state of mind and surrounded by the one thing she really loves – books.