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Here’s a question for all Kent students, which option would you prefer a few nights out from a final exam: Consume a lot of Red Bull and cram late into the night to increase retention. Break up your study and get a good night’s sleep. Okay, so the title of this blog article may have given away the answer, but...

It’s time to wake up and smell the technology. With nearly every international student now owning a smartphone, it’s time to start utilising this great bit of technology to get the most out of your studies here in Australia. There is almost an app for every aspect of your life, which can make your life as an international student cheaper...

The industry of Accounting is constantly evolving due to improvements in technology, which has great influence over the nature of work that an accountant will do. With talk of Artificial Intelligence (AI) potentially having a great impact on the Accounting industry, we wanted to look at what the future holds for students who are interested in launching a career in...

These days, developing the skills for a graduate position starts when you are studying. The facts about finding a job after you have completed your course can sometimes be grim, with an average of 85 applicants for every graduate position. Fortunately, there are numerous skills that you can develop while studying that future employers are looking for when you apply...

We have all seen the long-winded exam prep blog articles that seem to be published every trimester when exam period rolls around, so this time we thought we would keep it simple and offer some straightforward tips without all the complications. To maximise your chances of succeeding this exam period, follow these tips: Organise your Study Area Sounds pretty simple,...

Kent’s Melbourne Campus celebrated their first Multicultural Day on 25th May 2017. The theme was Unity and Diversity. Over 100 students attended wearing their colourful national costumes feeling very proud of their culture! Prior to this big day there was excitement galore in the Campus on what to wear and what dish everyone should bring that represents their country. I...

Most are aware of the Interactive Sports Day held on 7th April as part of the City of Sydney’s Youth Week, but I bet you didn’t know that it was organised and run by Kent Institute Australia students. Kent students Margarete Almas and Judith Perez volunteered many hours of their time to create the event as part of a grant...

Kent’s Student Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator, Lydia (L), recently sat down with our student John Jatto (J) to chat about his participation in the City of Sydney’s ISLA Program. The ISLA Program aims to help students from abroad to improve their communication and leadership skills, get some practical work experience, expand their professional networks and make new friends along the...

Enabling our students to be career ready is always at the forefront of our minds here at Kent, however this can sometimes rely as much on what happens outside the classroom as to what happens within it. There are many events, programs and workshops on offer for our students to sink their teeth into in order to grow and nurture...

Hi Students, I am the librarian at Kent Institute, my name is David Hart. I want your studies at Kent to be very successful, so it is important to have access to your textbooks and online resources when searching for journal articles. You should find 5 to 8 journal articles for every assignment, being sure to utilise EBSCO databases available...

While some students enjoy the challenge of a sitting for an exam, other students feel stressed and unprepared for them. There are several key tips and strategies that all students can use to improve their exam performance. Right before the exam, prepare ahead. Double-check the time and location of each of your exams. Get a good night’s sleep and eat...

Being a student is hard. Being an international student is harder. International students report some of the highest stress levels compared to many other demographics. It is easy to see why when you consider the many factors that make up an international student’s life. The pressures of study and work alone can have detrimental effects on your state of mind,...