Embracing Your UNIqueness

UNSW Business School Student Article Series

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Your university journey is your own.

"Embracing your UNIqueness" is a student-led article series sharing the experiences, ideas and advice of UNSW Business School students and graduates.

Through personal stories, students reflect on the people, opportunities and experiences that have shaped their time at UNSW — from finding a sense of belonging to exploring career possibilities and learning through challenges.

Find stories that speak to your journey

There’s no single way to make the most of university or build a future in business. These articles share different perspectives and practical insights from students who have navigated their own paths. Some stories may also offer helpful perspectives for high school students and people considering future study at UNSW.

Explore the articles below and find a perspective, idea or piece of advice that resonates with you.

Real student stories

Read personal reflections from undergraduate and postgraduate students about their university journeys, including the challenges they’ve faced, milestones they’ve reached and what they’ve learned along the way.

Ideas and support for your journey

Explore how students balance study and life beyond the classroom, find community, access support and pursue their ambitions. Stories may touch on mentoring, student societies, scholarships, wellbeing, work experience and career goals.

Different perspectives, shared

Discover a range of backgrounds, experiences and points of view from across the Business School community. Articles are shared through UNSW Business School channels and may also be circulated through student societies and programs.

Now it's time to share your story

Your experience at UNSW is yours to tell. We’re inviting current UNSW Business School students to share a story, reflection or piece of advice that could help another student feel inspired, find their way or make the most of their university experience.

You might write about a challenge you’ve worked through, a community or opportunity that has made a difference, how you’re balancing study with life beyond the classroom, or what you’ve learned about your future in business. You could also share practical advice about topics such as mentoring, student societies, internships, work-integrated learning, exchange, scholarships, choosing a specialisation or looking after your wellbeing.

Your article can be a personal reflection, a Q&A or another format that suits your story. You don’t need to have everything figured out—honest experiences and useful insights can make a difference to someone else.

Interested in contributing? Contact the UNSW Business School EDI team by email to discuss your idea.

Objectives:

Celebrate Diversity: Highlight the unique stories of students from various cultural, academic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Inspire Others: Provide relatable and motivational narratives to inspire fellow students and prospective students.
Promote Inclusivity: Foster a culture of inclusion by sharing stories that embrace differences and demonstrate the value of diverse perspectives, growth mindsets and the concept of UNSW being a “lifelong learning partner” from UG, PG, Masters and as alumni.
Encourage Self-Acceptance: Empower students to embrace their individuality and the challenges they face as part of their growth journey. This article series is a platform for them to be their authentic self and to advise and reflect on the skills, techniques, training, programs and mentorship opportunities they have been a part of as a UNSW Student.
Raise Awareness: Increase awareness of support systems, scholarships, programs, and pathways available at UNSW for students from all walks of life.

Topics can include, but not limited to:

Finding community and a sense of belonging
Choosing a degree or area of specialisation
Mentoring, student societies and support networks
Internships, work-integrated learning and career preparation
Exchange, leadership and getting involved beyond the classroom
Managing challenges and looking after your wellbeing
Advice from students and recent graduates

Write your story

Share a personal article of around 800–1,000 words, focusing on an aspect of your university journey. The UNSW Business School EDI team will add a short introduction and closing summary.

Choose how to tell it

Prefer a Q&A or another format? That’s welcome too. You can also include a photo or another visual to accompany your story, with permission for it to be published.

Help your story reach others

Your article may be shared through UNSW Business School’s social media and other student channels. With your permission, it may also be used in UNSW activities or student engagement materials.