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Stories from Bond University
What better way to get to know a university, than through the eyes and words of their students and staff? Here, explore the latest stories from Bond, from words of wisdom for exploring your options, advice on settling into student life, or an exclusive look behind the scenes of a program or career path.
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5 ways to show generosity on a student budget
A busy student lifestyle equals living on a student budget, but that doesn't mean you can't show generosity in other ways. Here are some tips from Steph in celebration of Kindness Week.
Read more about 5 ways to show generosity on a student budgetMeet an OT alumna: What I love about occupational therapy
It was Vivian’s yearning for a global mindset and goal of beginning a new career as an OT that relocated her from the United States to study here at Bond.
Read more about Meet an OT alumna: What I love about occupational therapy7 ways to bring kindness into your everyday life
Whether you’re here on the Gold Coast or studying remotely, there are so many ways you can bring kindness into your everyday life that don’t require large sacrifices of your time or money.
Read more about 7 ways to bring kindness into your everyday lifeMaking a difference through the Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics
A multi-disciplinary program for big thinkers.
Read more about Making a difference through the Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and EconomicsEmpathy: The art of ‘walking in someone else’s park’
Empathy is understanding someone's experiences, and relating to the emotions they’ve felt throughout. Neil Josen Delos Reyes explores this concept as an important 'soft skill'.
Read more about Empathy: The art of ‘walking in someone else’s park’Why kindness is at the core of the Bond student experience
When you first start university, you might not think of kindness as a key skill you’ll develop over the next few years.
Read more about Why kindness is at the core of the Bond student experience12 random acts of kindness to do at university
A random act of kindness is doing something nice for someone else, without being asked and without the need for recognition, or anything in return.
Read more about 12 random acts of kindness to do at universityWhat does an occupational therapist do?
It’s one of the fastest growing professions on the planet, but that doesn’t mean everyone knows exactly what an occupational therapist (OT) does every day.
Read more about What does an occupational therapist do?Bachelor of Business vs Bachelor of Commerce: Which one is right for me?
The business and commerce sectors are often grouped together, but they have very different career outcomes.
Read more about Bachelor of Business vs Bachelor of Commerce: Which one is right for me?What I learnt from working at the Bond Psychology Clinic
If you're studying psychology, or are considering it, a placement at the Bond Psychology Clinic is invaluable.
Read more about What I learnt from working at the Bond Psychology ClinicWomen in STEM: Charlotte Phelps
Hear from PhD student and woman in STEM Charlotte Phelps about her journey to finding her passion, her incredible support network, and her advice for those aspiring to similar careers.
Read more about Women in STEM: Charlotte PhelpsHow to tackle student life on a budget
While there are obvious costs associated with studying, being a student doesn’t have to break the bank.
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