I’ve been dealing with the procrastination monster for far too long, and it’s high time to put an end to it. For as long as I can remember, instant noodles, iced coffee, and all-nighters have been my best friends. But that’s no way to live, is it? I can’t even remember the last time I handed in an assignment with time to spare
Read MorePeople often think of queer defiance as brick throwing, riots, and protests, and they’re not wrong. Throughout our history, it has been the only way to make our voices heard, especially for queer black people, indigenous people, and people of colour. We only need to remember the trans rallies from earlier this year to understand why. Still, as queerness becomes more acceptable and we inch our way to achieving equality, we must adapt to honour the progress made and those who made it happen.
Read MoreAt the risk of revealing how old I actually am, I personally feel like our wellbeing, friendships, relationships, and general vibes would be considerably improved by bringing back mixtapes.
Read MoreBeing at university can feel like you’re so close to being given the keys to the kingdom—every year arming yourself with a new awareness of what it means to exist in the world—and all you need now is to be given the opportunity to change it. Every so often, it all comes crashing down with the reminder that being a fired-up and resolutely determined university student isn’t quite enough. Not against the world’s billionaires, apathetic politicians, capitalist industries, and the ebbs and flows of fascism.
Read MoreConversations around sex go beyond navigating consent and exploring sexuality. A plethora of reproductive health issues are often swept under the rug, hidden by the taboos of discussing sex and reproductive-related conditions publicly.
Read MoreIt may seem obvious that the state of your living space can have a huge impact on your wellbeing. But it’s often hard to realise you’re in a less-than-ideal environment until it’s too late. Having a sucky first flat is heralded as a rite of passage for uni students—because of the house’s quality, or because flat dynamics unravel into intense passive (and sometimes not so passive) aggression. Everybody has a hectic flat story!
Read MoreThe start of uni—whether you’re in first or fifth year—can be overwhelming. With a million things going on and bucketloads of information to take in, the determination to Be On Top Of It from the get-go can be easier said than done. While you find your way through the first weeks of uni, make sure you’re also thinking about looking after your wellbeing.
Read MoreDaylight saving stole an hour of sleep and in return it gifted us with the occasional long, blue-skied evenings (and personally, ‘What Time Is It?’ from High School Musical 2 has begun playing on repeat in my head with each increment of sun we see).
Read MoreArt has always been a way of making sense of and representing the world around us.
Read MoreHow we each view and understand health and wellbeing is contextualised by our own individual experiences. In Aotearoa, Pākehā health and wellbeing systems fail to address the needs of Māori communities.
Read MoreFor this week’s line-up, we all saw it coming, making its dreaded reappearance twice a year, now welcoming to the stage: The Six Week Dip (The Dip™).
Read MoreFor all the endless rom coms about the perils of dating in your 20s, it’s also true that dating, crushes, and being in relationships can be some of the most exciting and rewarding parts of your adult life.
Read MoreStorycraft is for those of us who spend half our days with our heads in the clouds. Despite how magical being a writer can make the world, often it can be a lonely hobby amidst the pressures of work and uni.
Read MoreSometimes the weight of queerness in a profoundly heteronormative world needs easy ways to care for your wellbeing by yourself.
Read MoreOur club is catered towards refugee-background and international students.
Read MoreYouth have always been an integral part of activist movements but social media has increased political literacy and global social awareness in younger generations.
Read MoreThis Sex Week, Manawa Ora—Student Wellbeing and Mauri Ora—Student Health want to make sure that you are all PrEP-ared for whatever comes your way as part of this wonderful week celebrating healthy and consensual sex practices.
Read MoreSaying “being a student is expensive” feels ridiculous at this point because, yes, we know.
Read MoreEverybody has a different opinion on how the internet factors into wellbeing.
Read MoreThe start of uni—whether first or fifth year—can be kind of overwhelming (especially in a global pandemic).
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