Stream Your Way Around the World – Europe Edition

Stream Your Way Around the World - Asia & The Americas

We’ve done the research and come up with the best films that are guaranteed to scratch that travel itch, while you’re tucked up safely at home. We’ll be breaking the movies down by region and first up we’ve got a selection of films set in Europe. 

Gus’ Beerwah Adventure

If you’re looking for something to pass the time now that assessment is wrapping up, we’ve got an outdoorsy idea for you! Your Student Rights VP for Community, Gus Pazo, recently scaled Mt Beerwah, so if that sounds like the sort of active adventure you’re craving, then read on.

Brisbane’s 3rd Best Pizzas!

3rd Brisbanes Best Pizza

Earlier this year, when the nation was in Coronavirus lockdown, our humble little Pizza Caffe was nominated in the Courier Mail’s annual best pizza in Brisbane poll.

Cooking in the Microwave – Scrambled Eggs

Cooking in the Microwave - Scrambled Eggs

Do you like your eggs fried, poached, scrambled, or out of the microwave? Yes, you heard that right, you can make eggs in the microwave and we’re going to show you how!

Cooking in the Microwave – Baked Potato

Cooking in the Microwave - Mug Brownie

To unwind this stressful week of studying for exams, we’re bringing you a warm hearty dinner for this cold night, a baked potato. Enjoy it with some Netflix and treat yourself to some ice cream for dessert, because you deserve it!

Cooking in the Microwave – Mug Brownie

Cooking in the Microwave - Mug Brownie

This week is all about focusing on mental health and ways to cope with stress, and what better way to calm your stress levels than with a warm, decadent chocolate brownie, and the best part, you can make it in seconds!

Cooking in the Microwave – Fluffy Pancakes

Cooking in the Microwave - Scrambled Eggs

The moment you have all been waiting for, microwave pancakes have arrived!
That’s right, this week on Cooking in the Microwave we’re bringing you warm, fluffy pancakes straight out of your microwave.

Best Podcasts for Uni Students

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Have you been watching too many Suits reruns, are you procrastinating that assignment that’s due soon, or are you simply just “bored in the house and I’m in the house bored”? Then these podcasts are here to support you. We’ve found the best podcasts for uni students to listen to on the internet and compiled them here for you so you can find exactly what you want to listen to, from crime, comedy, interview, health and wellbeing, and educational podcasts!

Cooking in the Microwave – Mug Cookie

Cooking in the Microwave - Scrambled Eggs

I’m sure you’re working hard (or hardly working) on getting those assignments done and preparing for your exams, and that’s why you deserve a warm, soft, chocolate chip cookie. It takes seconds to make, and there’s no messy clean up at the end. All you need are some basic ingredients, a mug and a spoon to dig in!

Healthy Social Media Use in Quarantine

Social media is a real lifesaver while in quarantine. It helps to keep us connected with friends and family, it gives us an escape from the boredom of isolation and social distancing, it helps us to stay up to date with new information regarding COVID-19 and ever evolving laws and regulations. 

Keeping a Positive Mindset in Quarantine

Looking after your mental health while in COVID-19 quarantine is important. Being stuck indoors, worrying about things that are happening in the world can make it easy to fall into an unhelpful headspace. Sometimes the simple act of refocusing your attention to the positives, finding the beauty in what we have and enjoying all the small things that still exist for us day to day is a good way to redirect your headspace to something more positive.

Nine Online Games to Play in Quarantine

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Self-isolation is a time to come together and connect with friends online, while maintaining social distancing. It’s also a great opportunity for some friendly competition! If you’re looking for some fresh options to stay entertained in quarantine look no further. These are our top nine picks for games you can play online while you and your friends are stuck in quarantine. Let the games, and boredom busting, begin!

7 Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday in Quarantine

Celebrate Your Birthday in Quarantine - young woman wearing mask holding birthday cake

Just because we’re in quarantine, doesn’t mean that we stop having birthdays! If you’re going to have to celebrate your special day a little differently this year, don’t worry! We’re here to help with some ideas on how you can still make it a fun occasion!