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Eleni Petridis

Eleni hails from Brisbane and is currently studying a Bachelor of Communications degree online. She is an experienced photographer, performer and filmmaker who enjoys creating engaging content in her spare time. Aside from the creative arts, her interests include sustainable fashion, travel, coffee and all things ethical.

5 Ethical Activewear Options

Activewear retailer Lorna Jane suffered a recent advertorial blunder where the brand referenced COVID-19 when claiming its newly launched “LJ Shield exclusive technology” was capable of protecting wearers against viruses and bacteria. As a result, I...

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Social isolation risks and the importance of keeping in touch

Prior to the onset of COVID-19, global loneliness levels had reached an all-time high. According to the Australian Psychological Society’s 2018 Loneliness Report, one in four Australians are lonely and more than half of the population feel they...

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Pre-Study Prep: 5 action steps to get you semester ready

A new semester. A new beginning. A chance to wipe the slate clean from the tribulations and stress that came before and to make a fresh start. There’s no denying 2020 has thrown a few unprecedented curveballs, rattling even the most fastidious...

How to do nothing

Ok, so I know what you’re thinking: “Uh, I’m pretty much an expert at that already, thanks; I happen to be doing nothing right now, instead of studying”. But did you know that doing nothing is actually really good for you? And also, you’re reading –...

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Studying in isolation: Tips from a distance student

As we are all aware, the COVID-19 epidemic has brought and continues to bring global, local and personal disruption to the model of existence we are all accustomed to. Thankfully, as a distance student, this aspect of my life has remained...

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Free resources to help boost your assignments

Every now and again we’re faced with an assessment with elements that make us feel like a fish out of water. It could be unfamiliar programs we need to use, supporting resources we don’t know how to find (or have the time to) or a simple...

6 steps to sustainable style

Having an awesome wardrobe doesn’t require having lots of money to spend. The ever-growing sustainable fashion movement doesn’t have to be hard to achieve, you just need to be mindful of your consumption of clothes. To make sure...

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4 platforms that will put your art to work

Whether you’re a full time creative, occasional hobbyist or took a brief dive into abstract poetry that one whimsical summer – there’s a good chance you have a few old projects lying around that could be earning you extra cash...

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The importance of recycling (properly)

As ongoing drought, savage bushfires, dry lightning and consequential loss of life, property and air quality devastates Australia, the issue of climate change has well and truly taken centre stage. While impactful solutions have faced ongoing...

5 capsule wardrobe basics to help you pack

Need to travel for study? Whether it be an in-depth residential school trip, a whirlwind study tour or a life-altering student exchange, figuring out what to pack can be a daunting task – and one that is often left until the last minute! This is...

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