Metro Students | 11 April 2023 | 
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As we reach the halfway point of the study period, it's time to take a well-deserved break and recharge your batteries. Whether you’d like to catch up on any uni work or prepare your upcoming assignments, it’s important to take some time to relax and enjoy some leisure activities. Check out what’s on offer and come along to those that interest you.
Trek along the Hallett Cove glacial trail
Unwind with your friends at our free movie night
Don’t miss an otherworldly experience in MOD’s FLEX exhibition
Student accommodation for your stay in Whyalla
Overcome difficult emotions with the support of the Counselling Service
Oanh Truong: Trendsetting in Vietnam with e-commerce
STUDENT LIFE
 
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Trek along the Hallett Cove glacial trail
Come and join our Bupa Ambassadors for an adventure along the glacial boardwalk trail at the Hallett Cove Conservation Park.

This scenic hike will take you through the most outstanding geological sites at the park, recognised as the best record of Permian glaciation in Australia and has international significance. At the end of the hike, sit back and relax with your fellow UniSA students while enjoying a picnic lunch by the sea.

All this for just $5 per person, so don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with nature, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories.
Date
Sunday 16 April
Time
10.00am – 2.00pm
Location
Meet at the Adelaide Train Station
REGISTER FOR THE HIKE
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Unwind with your friends at our free movie night
Join our free movie night to unwind with your UniSA friends! Featuring free popcorn and fairy floss, this is the perfect opportunity to take a breather from your studies, kick back, and relax with your mates.

We'll be screening one of the best animated films of all time – Spirited Away. Be transported to a magical world of wonder and mystery with the captivating story of Chihiro, a brave young girl who discovers a mysterious tunnel that leads her and her parents to a magical world filled with strange creatures.

Even if you've already seen it, why not experience the magic all over again with good company and tasty snacks?
Date
Friday 5 May
Time
6.30pm – 9.00pm
Location
City West campus
REGISTER FOR MOVIE NIGHT
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Don’t miss an otherworldly experience in MOD’s FLEX exhibition
Are limits made to be pushed? We dare you to find out. Your capacity for pain will be put to the test and your perception of risk will be gauged in MOD’s FLEX exhibition.

Alter your form and find ways to play, where your body and the rules of the space it inhabits are different than here on Earth. Use your breathing to journey through an immersive deconstructed landscape and see if you make it out on the other side. FLEX that bit further, and let’s see what you are capable of.

FLEX is open until late November 2023.
VIEW FLEX EXHIBITION
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Student accommodation for your stay in Whyalla
Whether you are studying at the Whyalla campus or going to Whyalla for your placements, the Whyalla Student Residential Village is the best place to live.

You’d have your own bedroom and share a bathroom with one other student. There is a fully furnished kitchen, common living area, BBQ area, volleyball court and basketball court that allow you to socialise with your peers. Lecture and tutorial rooms are only a short walk away and the complex is monitored by ongoing security. Off-street parking is also available along with a lockable storage shed suitable for bicycles and other items.

Applications are accepted for both short and long-term stays. Short-term accommodation will only cost you $50 per night or $100 per week, while long term-accommodation is $100 per week. Find out more and take a virtual tour on the website.
LEARN ABOUT WHYALLA ACCOMMODATION
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FOR YOUR WELLBEING
 
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Overcome difficult emotions with the support of the Counselling Service
We understand that personal issues can affect your studies sometimes, and the Counselling Service is here to support you. While our experienced counsellors offer short-term support to help you resolve these issues, there are self-help resources and workshops that can help you develop skills to better manage stress and other challenges.

Keep the following tips in mind when coping with challenging situations:

• Don’t suffer alone – talk to others or seek help
• Keep sleep times consistent
• Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days
• Think positively about yourself and your achievements
• Set realistic expectations and avoid putting undue pressure on yourself

Learn more about managing stress through this great article on our website. Remember, if you feel it’s getting too much, you can reach out and have a chat with one of our counsellors.
EXPLORE COUNSELING SERVICES
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ALUMNI FEATURE
 
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Oanh Truong: Trendsetting in Vietnam with e-commerce
Oanh Truong, a UniSA alumna, is making waves in Vietnam's e-commerce industry by leading the fashion category for TikTok Shop Vietnam.

Oanh completed her Masters in Marketing at UniSA, after which she worked in Adelaide and Melbourne before returning to Vietnam in 2019. Realising the abundant opportunities in e-commerce, Oanh's passion for technology and e-commerce led her to work for Lazada, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, before moving to TikTok Shop in early 2022 to manage the fashion category.

While enjoying the lifestyle and a wide range of activities in Ho Chi Minh City, Oanh feels Australia has had a profound impact on the person she is today. “I feel so privileged that I chose to study marketing at UniSA. It gave me a very good and profound foundation for what I’m doing now.”
READ OANH’S STORY
OTHER EVENTS
 
Online workshop: Working in Australia
Wednesday 12 April, 2.00pm – 3.30pm, Online
Come along to this informative online workshop to better understand your work rights and responsibilities in Australia, such as such as minimum wage, how to handle unfair practices and more.
REGISTER FOR ONLINE WORKSHOP
Challenging Loneliness Workshop
Tuesday 18 April, 1.00pm – 3.30pm, City West campus
Are you feeling lonely or isolated from others? This is a common experience for many students. If this is impacting on your wellbeing, this workshop may be for you.
JOIN THE WORKSHOP
Mindfulness Practice Session
Tuesday 18 April, 3.00pm – 4.00pm, Magill campus
Join our last mindfulness practice session for this study period and learn how mindfulness skills can help you harness your brains more effectively.
REGISTER FOR MINDFULNESS
 
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