Stories

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 things I learned while starting a business

There are lots of things I did not know about starting a business, before I did it myself. So, if you’re thinking about starting your own, here are five of the lessons I’ve learned along the way.

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What it's like studying Policy, Philosophy and Economics at Bond

PPE has taught me a lot about how the world works in many different ways, and has given me new perspectives and challenges which have changed how I think and analyse situations.

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How I started a business during a global pandemic

Looking back, with the worst of the pandemic behind us, the experience actually helped spark the idea for my start-up business.

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Kindness Week: What kindness means to me

Over the years, I have realised that kindness does not have to be an elaborate or a grand gesture, writes Chamudi Samaratunga.

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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.

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Meet 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.

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7 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.

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Making a difference through the Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics

A multi-disciplinary program for big thinkers.

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Empathy: 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'.

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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.

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12 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.

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What 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.

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