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STUDENT MAGAZINE | ISSUE 33PositiveImpressions Successful stylist, brilliant blogger and empowering educator, USQ alumnus Alex Paterson has built a social media following she never could have imagined.

contents feature musicThe opinions expressed in this publication unilifemay not reflect those of the University ofSouthern Queensland. The information social speed meetcontained within this edition of HeyU wascorrect at the time of publication but couldbe subject to change.USQ acknowledges the Giabal and Jarowairof Toowoomba; the Butchulla of Fraser Coastand Maryborough; the Jagera, Yuggera andUgarapul of Springfield and Ipswich; and theKambuwal people of Stanthorpe; traditionalowners of the lands where each USQ campusis located.HeyU is an online digital magazine producedby the USQ Online Marketing team.Approvals for digital reproduction of photoshas been provided by featured students.Questions?If you have questions about HeyU email USQOnline Marketing [email protected] question time unistyle

welcomeMEET THE TEAM Welcome back We hope that this finds you refreshed and ready for another amazing semester here at USQ. While you are getting yourself back into the study groove, take some time to check out this issue, which is filled with inspiration to help keep you motivated. In this issue, find out what to expect from Magic Mike XXL, meet Alex, an inspirational USQ alumnus, who has built an amazing social media following through her love of fashion, and hear from new students about what excites them most about starting university. Speaking of hearing from people, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like to share your story, pop us an email at [email protected]. Belinda – USQ Alumni Tom Rach Andrea CorbenUSQ Alumni USQ Alumni USQ Student USQ Alumni Emma Alex Morgan NaomiUSQ Alumni USQ Student USQ Alumni USQ Alumnisocial.usq.edu.au Want to contribute? If you’re a USQ student with an interest in writing, photography or anything creative, and wish to contribute to HeyU, send your submissions to [email protected]

achievementsUSQ ACHIEVEMENTSLet’s celebrate some of the incredible achievements of ourUSQ alumni and current students in their professional careers!The 2015 Northern Uni Games were a resounding The USQ research team have been busy digging upsuccess for USQ teams, with the number 2 lawn bowls relics of Toowoomba’s past in an excavation of the oldteam winning gold, the lawn bowls and women’s tennis conservatory/hothouse site in Queens Park. Among theteams winning silver and the men’s and women’s basketball artefacts discovered was some 19th century glass andteams and men’s volleyball team winning bronze medals. porcelain, as well as an intact beer bottle.Second-year engineering and business student, Xavier Two USQ Fraser Coast students have been honouredGunn, is in Cambodia attending the Engineers WithoutBorders Humanitarian Design Summit. The program at the 2015 Fraser Coast NAIDOC Week Awards. IHEPPchallenges participants to apply knowledge they have learned graduate Tor-quaisia Robe-Broome was awarded theat university within a Cambodian community context. Young Leader Award while nursing student Kassandra Waia won the Deadly Choices Award.

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From a young age, Alex lovedwatching her mum in the schooloffice and started contributingto the filing system at just sixyears old. She felt at home in thisenvironment and straight afterhigh school, pursued her passionfor education at USQ.Alongside her love of teaching, fashion is alsoa part of what makes Alex tick. A year ago,she started her blog and Instagram page withthe intention of helping teachers find thebalance between style and affordability. In thatshort time, she has built a remarkable followerbase of over 16,000 people who have foundcomfort and inspiration in her tips and advice.Alex’s time management skills are nothing short 5 fast facts about Alexof impressive, with her ability to juggle a full-time teaching position, regularly updated blog, Style icons? Handbag essential?growing social profile and styling contract with Elle Ferguson, Tash Sefton and A tape measure for stylingWestfield Chermside. Her days are jam-packed, Kate Waterhouse sessions is a mustbut her passion for putting people in outfitsthey wouldn’t choose themselves is what drives Must-have winter accessory? Fashion fail?her enviable work ethic. Faux fur Black tights with nude coloured shoesThrough Alex’s extensive experience in the Fashion staples?classroom, she has been able to grasp a good LBD and a midi-skirtunderstanding of what it takes to make agood impression. Her best advice for studentsgoing on their prac placements is ‘be present inevery moment and block everything else out,because prac comes first.’As a style mantra to live by in the workforce,Alex says, ‘if you can see up it, down it orthrough it, don’t wear it.’For more style inspiration and READtips on making a positive first ALEX’Simpression, keep an eye out BLOGover the coming monthsfor more of Alex’s blogs andcompetitions!WORDS: RACHAEL WHITE – USQ AlumniIMAGES: SUPPLIED BY ALEX

uni lifeMAGIC MIKE XXLNow showing in cinemasGiven that the last time I visited a cinemawithout my children was way back in1996 to see the movie Twister (rememberHelen Hunt?), I was pretty excited aboutthe prospect of attending the Magic MikeXXL premiere. Goodbye Spongebob, helloChanning Tatum!While the promise of rock-hard abs andprecisely-trimmed eyebrows may havecontributed to a packed house at this‘Chicks at the Flicks’ premiere, the storylinehad less substance than the cheekyunderwear of this male danceensemble. Magic Mike XXLbrings together the original OFFICIALtroupe (minus Matthew SITEMcConaughey) whoembark on a mission toattend the ‘Male EntertainersConvention’ at Myrtle Beach. After a seriesof disjointed, awkward set pieces, theboys finally arrive at the convention andare braver than ever when it comes timeto perform. The final sequence of ‘danceroutines’ pushes the ‘M’ rating to the limit.If you’re looking for a movie that requireslittle concentration, and don’t mind a bit(okay, a LOT) of eye candy, then give thismovie a go. Expectation management iskey. Expect to be entertained (on somelevel), to laugh and to be surprised by thelimits that are pushed within this movie.Maybe don’t expect a compelling storylinethat will leave you wanting more. My lastpiece of advice: let’s just say that this iscertainly not a movie I would take myMum to see, even though she is one veryopen-minded 69 year old!WORDS: BELINDA CAMERON – USQ Alumni Photo by Claudette Barius - © 2014 Warner Bros.IMAGES: IMDB WEBSITE Entertainment Inc. and Ratpac-Dune Entertainment LLC

uni lifeSPRINGFIELD OMNIABooks & BeyondNeed to buy textbooks for Semester 2 or acoffee to wake you up? Just head on up tolevel 2 of Building B, Springfield campus tofind OMNIA Books & Beyond, your one-stop bookstore/cafe that has you coveredfor everything from textbooks and coffeeto USBs and chocolates!OMNIA opened earlier this year with theaddition of Building B to USQ’s Springfieldcampus. Run by the wonderful Kellie andValerie, the store offers a wide range ofwarm pastries, sandwiches, wraps, salads,sweets and snacks as well as coffees,making it a great place to grab abite between classes. I highlyrecommend the homemade VIEWpumpkin soup. It’s delicious ONLINEand really warms you up forthose early morning lectures!The store is located within Building B’s foyerso you can choose to eat on-the-go orsit back and relax in the extremely comfylounges. You can even catch up with EllenDeGeneres on one of the three massive TVscreens. If you’re not an Ellen fan (we knowyou secretly are), you can admire one of thebest views of the campus while chargingyour laptop or phone at the tech-friendlybenches next to OMNIA.OMNIA Books & Beyond also has a widerange of textbooks, pens, notepads,chargers and much more. They even stockawesome USQ branded merchandisehere, so you can study with some serious#USQunistyle. Springfield’s OMNIABooks & Beyond store is open 8am to4.30pm, Monday to Friday.WORDS: ALEX FOLEY – USQ StudentIMAGES: USQ ONLINE MARKETING TEAM

Engineering abright future Julie and Walter Boulton have what seems like the perfect partnership and challenge gender roles at home and at work on a daily basis. While Julie works and puts her mind to completing an engineering degree, Walter looks after their daughter and studies for his career in the teaching industry, another field dominated by the opposite sex. They are both involved in encouraging young women to pursue engineering as a career by volunteering with local Toowoomba organisations and are dedicated to making each other’s dreams a reality.

featureJulie WalterBachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Primary Education,majoring in computer systems Middle Schooling (English and History)Why did you choose to study your degree? Julie credits you with being the reason she looked into studying engineering and, consequently, the path sheI’ve always had a fascination with how things work, but I has been on ever since. How does that make you feel?didn’t get into engineering until my mid-20s. One day, I waspulling my computer apart and my boyfriend, Walter (now It always brings a smile to my face that I could introduce herhusband), commented that he had never seen me sit still and to something she did not know about before but can reallydo one thing for such a long time. He suggested I look into enjoy now.engineering and ever since then, I have been on the path Iwas meant for. How do you feel about Julie working in a male- dominated industry?What is it like being a woman in a largely male-dominated industry? I can relate to what it is like to work in an industry dominated by the opposite sex as I am studying education at USQ andInteresting! Sometimes it is easy to feel like you, or your this is a highly female-dominated industry. I am so proudideas, are being pushed aside. It is easy to feel like people of her blazing her way and helping others see the gendersee you as a woman and not an engineer. There are times imbalance inherent in our society. I support her by ensuringwhen this may be the case but, more often than not, people that our relationship is a partnership based on roles needingare very supportive of me. I live for the day that no one cares to be completed, not on gender and by ensuring that ourthat I am female AND an engineer. I hope for a day when this relationship is strong so that when she gets all stressed andis a normal career path for women and no one makes a fuss! busy at uni or work, we can have some quiet time together with a cup of tea or a foot massage.What other commitments do you have to balancewith study? As a couple studying together, how do you support each other’s goals and timetables?I am involved with several groups that aim to encourage girlsin primary and secondary school to explore engineering as a We are both aware of what it takes to do assignments andpossible career option including Robogals, BEAMS (Building exams and we allow each other the opportunity to focusEngagement & Aspirations through Mentoring in Schools) solely on these tasks when the time arises. We also edit eachand GEM (Girls in Engineering Mentors). other’s work, which can be necessary after hours of study.What motives you? Are you as busy as your wife? Tell us about everything you have going on!I strive to succeed for my family, to support them and tohopefully inspire my daughter to be whatever she wants I feel like I am busier than my wife sometimes, she just getsto be. I’m also motivated by wanting to feel as though I’ve to do different things. What I do is the general householdaccomplished something worthwhile chores: dishes, clothes, groceries and looking after our daughter. Somehow I have learned to brush her hair properlyI am lucky to have a supportive family, a very understanding and put it up in her dancing donut/bun.husband and to be surrounded by people whose inspiringstories never fail to amaze me. I am also the Secretary of Robogals Toowoomba where I do the finances and prepare meeting minutes, and I occasionallyWORDS: EMMA BELL – USQ Alumni run workshops for Robogals in schools. I also have a part-IMAGES: USQ ONLINE MARKETING time job as an agronomist, which turns to full-time over the summer break.To find out more about Julie’s work encouraging Spending personal time with Julie can be a low priority when we are both so busy, but we always put aside time to watchyoung girls to break down gender barriers and explore TV and muck around together.engineering as a career option, read her blog.

sportUNIGAMES WRAPWhat a week for the USQ students who participated in theNorthern University Games! A big congratulations to all of theteams who showed their #usqpride and team spirit.Basketball – Women Futsal Men Touch – MixedUSQ – 3rd USQ – 8th USQ – 5thUSQ 2 – 11th USQ 2 – 12th USQ 2 – 12th USQ 3 – 9thBasketball – Men Touch – MenUSQ – 3rd Netball – Women USQ – 8thUSQ 2 – 12th USQ – 12th Touch – WomenFutsal – Women Netball – Mixed USQ – 6thUSQ – 11th USQ – 8th Volleyball – WomenGolf Tennis – Women USQ – 4thUSQ – 5th USQ (Tayla Zupp) – USQ 2 – 8th UndefeatedLawn Bowls Volleyball – MenUSQ – 2nd Tennis – Men USQ – 3rdUSQ 2 – 1st USQ – 5th USQ 2 – 6thIf you are interested in representing the USQ team at USQ SPORTthe Australian University Games in September, contactthe Phoenix Central Team to find out more.

musicRecently featured on Triple J’s Like a playing festivals and supporting various My top 3 songs:Version performing their take on Fatboy international and local artists such asSlims ‘Praise you like I should,’ The Metronomy (UK) and Neon Indian (USA) 1. In my wayBelligerents are a 5 piece indie/dance in cities all over Australia. 2. I don’t want to be in your armsband from Brisbane. Taking inspiration 3. Voicesfrom bands like MGMT, Phoenix, Foals More recently, the band releasedand Metronomy, the band’s sound is my favourite single so far, titled ‘In Listen now ona mixture of hypnotising psychedelic my way’. Produced last year by the usqedu Spotifydance and rock that is impossible not to band’s own bass player, Konstantinfind yourself moving to. Kersting, ‘In my way’ proved the WORDS: ALEX FOLEY – USQ Student band’s electronic influences have been IMAGES: OFFICIAL FACEBOOKShortly after releasing their debut EP growing as their sound ventures furtherLess arty more party in 2011, the band into the psychedelic genre. With thecame back with a new 5 track EP She release of their new single ‘Voices’Calls The Shots in 2012, which, thanks earlier this year, I can’t wait to hearto Tripple J Unearthed, won the band what the band has in store for theira spot in Brisbane’s line up for Parklife anticipated third EP, said to be released2012. The band has toured nationally, in September this. LIKE ON FACEBOOK

healthyuMUSHROOM GYOZAMakes: 30Prep: 30 minutesCook: 5-20 minutesIngredients: How to wrap your gyoza:»»1 packet of dumpling wrappers (from Asian supermarket) – Place a gyoza wrapper in your hand, wet the edge of the around 30 circle wrappers wrapper with some water.»»1 cup finely shredded cabbage (red and white) Place 2 tsp of the vegie mix in the centre of the gyoza wrapper.»»½ cup finely diced organic tofu»»1 cup finely sliced mushrooms (oyster) Pinch one end of the wrapper together then make small folds»»½ cup finely sliced spring onion across the rest of the edge.»»½ cup diced capsicum»»½ cup chopped coriander Place on a plate, without touching each other and repeat,»»½ red chilli diced using up all the mixture and wrappers.»»1 inch piece of ginger, grated»»3 garlic cloves Now you can either store them in the fridge to cook up that»»1 tsp sesame seeds day or the next, or freeze them to use in the coming weeks.»»1 tsp sesame oil (extra if frying)»»2 tsp tamari soy (extra for serving) How to cook the gyozas:Method: Heat a pan/wok and add water (3cm deep).Add all shredded/chopped/diced vegies to a big mixing bowl. Also heat another pan with some sesame oil.Stir in the ginger, garlic, coriander, soy, oil and sesame seeds. Place several gyozas into the boiling water at a time, cover and allow them to steam for a couple of minutes (from fresh,Heat a pan to medium heat steam for 3 minutes, then fry on one side for 2 minutes. From frozen, steam for 4-5 minutes, then fry on one sideAdd the bowl of ingredients to the pan and fry off for for 2 minutes, or until golden and crispy, then transfer them3 minutes or until just softened. carefully to the hot pan to fry one side).Transfer back to mixing bowl and leave aside to cool. Repeat for remaining and serve with fresh SHARE coriander, sesame seeds, sesame oil and YOURRecipe kindly supplied by tamari soy. RECIPES

speed meetMeet PREMA!Prema is from the ICT Service Desk.What does your role involve? What do you love about your role?Assisting and providing support to The sense of fulfilment when Istaff and students with technology resolve issues that have beenissues and general queries. troubling staff and students.How can students get in Do you have any strange habits?contact with you? All books on my bookshelf haveThey can drop by the ICT Service to be level with each other and allDesk and say hi! books in a series must be the same height.If you had a superpower,what would it be?Time-travel.

online event S.W.O.T USQ WEBINARS We’re very excited to announce that we have a USQ Webinar Series coming to you in Semester 2! For more details, check out usq.edu.au/webinars

on-campus eventUSQ studentleadershipSEMINAR semester 2 2015featuring group captainmartinSMITH 2013 USQ AlUmnUS of the YeAr Director of logiSticS for the roYAl AUStrAliAn Air force plus hear from current student Simon Playford about his involvement in USQ student clubs and representationatuesudaygust 4 regiStrAtion AnD 6:30pm-7:30pm more informAtion R113 USQ toowoomba cAn be vieweD At aUditoRiUm USQ SpRingfield usq.edu.au/leadership a139 fRaSeR CoaSt or visit your on-campus o202 ipSwiCh Phoenix central

have your sayQuestion timeWhat excited you most about starting uni?Cameron Cathy SandraTaking that next step you have always Using my brain in a different way. Talking to people who are interested inthought about to change your career. the same subjects and interests as me.Natalia Ryan PrabathJust starting is a big thing! The unknown. New career.



behind the scenesAROUND CAMPUSThis fortnight we check out O-Week at the USQ Fraser Coastcampus plus USQ Bookcase which was held at USQ Toowoomba. CLICK TO VIEW

top blogsTOP BLOGSA round up of our latest blogs. Visit USQ Social Hubto read more inspirational stories from our regular contributors.KAITLIN: Kathy: Simon:Why I'd recommend How to connect How to increaseparticipating in Uni despite an age gap your employabilityGames as a graduate From school leavers and young adultsThe 2015 Northern University Games who have had gap years or completed As well being a great way to develophas been one of the most physically trades to people like me who’ve had strong friendships, I have found beingand mentally challenging weeks of my children and want to do something involved in extra-curricular roles on-life, but I loved every minute! The week for themselves and even the older campus has provided me with a forumbegan with a team meeting on Sunday, generation who want to further their to practice the art of networking andwhere everyone from the USQ team study for themselves or their careers, gain confidence in public speaking. It iscame together to plan for the week whichever group you identify with, you also overwhelmingly satisfying and givesahead. After a few safety messages from still belong as we are all here for the me a real sense of pride knowing thatPhoenix Central and the organisation of same common purpose. my involvement has helped create auniforms, we broke into our individual better university for myself as well as allteams to discuss rules and tactics. Read more the students at USQ.Read more Read more

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