UTS Student Hacks Podcast

Does your mind need soothing? Rachel and Kelly are joined by Joanna Thyer from the UTS Multi-Faith Chaplaincy to take part in a guided meditation and to discuss the importance of reducing stress and enhancing our well-being during times of uncertainty. So sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the next few moments of calm.

Hindu Chaplain Dr Ashit-Mohan Maitra from the UTS Multi-faith Chaplaincy leads a guided meditation that focuses on the breath and calming the mind for deep relaxation.

In this bonus episode, Debra Kelly the Buddhist Chaplain at UTS leads a five minute breathing exercise to connect our mind and body, and help us remain grounded during times of stress or anxiety.

Lost your study mojo? Rachel and Kelly are here to re-motivate you to finish the semester on a high. With advice from U:PASS leaders, top tips from UTS Students, and resources that will help you beat procrastination, this episode has everything you need in order to stay on track with assignment deadlines and get prepared for upcoming exams.

Everybody makes mistakes, but how do you deal with feedback?

Love it or hate it, everybody has to do it! Kelly and Rachel give their top tips on how to deal with dreaded freeloaders and intense keeners, and get some advice from UTS Students on how they approach working in a group.

Food is a vital part of maintaining a healthy balance. This week K & R chat with Tyler Key (FTDi lecturer & personal trainer) and Adrienne from the Organic food co-op. We learn whether or not breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, how to prevent getting hangry, and where the best places around campus are for cheap, sustainable food. You'll also get some easy recipes you can make at home to keep the hanger at bay.
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Credits:Written and presented by Kelly Ding and Rachel KhalefProduced and edited by Liv DayMusic: Spark of inspiration - https://www.silvermansound.com/

Learning Skills Counsellor David Taplin shares more of his top tips on note-taking and time management in this bonus episode.

Feeling overwhelmed by uni life? Rachel and Kelly share their top tips for managing time efficiently, getting organised and how to take notes like a pro. We also got some study tips from resident expert David Taplin from UTS Counselling.
Resources from this episode: https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/support/student-learning-hub/news/how-study
Credits:Written and presented by Kelly Ding and Rachel KhalefProduced and edited by Liv DayMusic: Spark of inspiration - https://www.silvermansound.com/

New to uni? Worried about making friends? Kelly and Rachel share their top tips and chat to UTS Club representatives about how joining a club can give you the opportunity to meet new people.
ResourcesActivateUTSUTS Clubs and Societies mentioned in this episode:

• Anime@UTS
• UTS Business Society
• U:PASS
• Law Student Society
• United Nations Society
• Student Wellbeing Committee

CreditsWritten and Presented by Kelly Ding & Rachel KhalefProduced and Edited by Liv DayMusic: Spark of Inspiration – https://www.silvermansound.com/