/student/wellbeing/ en /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/12/14/how-to-make-new-friends-at-university <p><span><span>Making new friends is difficult. Especially when starting a new year at university and you do not know anyone.</span></span></p> February 21 2024 Georgia Poppy Mason /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/12/14/how-to-make-new-friends-at-university /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/12/01/missing-my-phd-crew <p><span><span><span><span>Gather around because today, we're diving into a bittersweet tale – the story of missing those awesome friends who've already graduated. </span></span></span></span></p> February 19 2024 Ember Corpuz /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/12/01/missing-my-phd-crew /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/11/06/making-friends-beyond-campus <p><span><span><span><span>Uni life is a rollercoaster ride filled with opportunities, and one of the best ones is connecting with the local community. For international students, it's a chance to make friends beyond the uni bubble and truly embrace the culture of your new home. Here, some of us recall what we did during our first few years in Adelaide as an international student and talk about how you can dive into the local scene and build meaningful connections outside of campus.</span></span></span></span></p> November 15 2023 Ember Corpuz /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/11/06/making-friends-beyond-campus /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/10/12/supporting-a-friend-through-grief-a-reflection <p><span><span><span><span>It's been a tough few weeks, as I've been supporting my dear friend, let’s call them Ash, through one of the most challenging experiences in life - the loss of a family member.</span></span></span></span></p> October 27 2023 Ember Corpuz /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/10/12/supporting-a-friend-through-grief-a-reflection /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/10/05/power-of-flatmates <p><span><span>Sharing an apartment with others has been one of the best learning experiences I have had in Adelaide so far.</span></span></p> October 12 2023 Ibuki Tadamasa /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/10/05/power-of-flatmates /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/09/24/beach-picnic-weather <p><span><span><span><span>Yes, it is still a tad bit too cold to go into the ocean, but how gorgeous have these Spring days been? My friends and I could not help but spend our lunch break at Glenelg Beach (the tram makes it oh so easy)! We grabbed a yiros from Jetty Road, sat in a shady spot on the grass, and enjoyed this time together. Safety should always be a top priority when enjoying the beach. Here's how to ensure a safe day under the sun:</span></span></span></span></p> September 25 2023 Ember Corpuz /student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/09/24/beach-picnic-weather /student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/10/22/connecting-between-campuses <p>Distance makes the heart grow fonder?</p> October 29 2022 Asirah Abdul Kadir /student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/10/22/connecting-between-campuses /student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/10/07/let-me-recharge <p>I love seeing friends, I love talking to people, and for the most part, I love being social. But sometimes I need to sit back and charge my own battery.</p> October 10 2022 Taylor Millicent Fernandez /student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/10/07/let-me-recharge /student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/09/26/saying-no <p><span><span>I’ve only recently watched the Friends Reunion. It’s a show I literally have seen so many times over they years but I never tire of. </span></span></p> October 01 2022 Ember Corpuz /student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/09/26/saying-no /student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/08/20/making-friends-in-random-spots <p>Friendships can be forged in the most unexpected situations and places sometimes.</p> September 06 2022 Asirah Abdul Kadir /student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/08/20/making-friends-in-random-spots