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SPECIAL FEATURE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR STUDENTS eing Top ten tips for b a No.7 cont. No.6 Cherish what is yours This seems like an obvious one, but being students that are constantly encouraged to dream, aspire, and achieve, you can often forget to appreciate what you have here and now. You live in a generation inspired by the internet, multimedia and in particular, social networking. While these aspects of modern society have their perks, they can also endure feelings of sadness and envy towards those who appear to have something better than you. Remember that you are your own unique person and no one can replace you. Try to eliminate all feelings of envy and instead, learn to be inspired and embrace the positive attributes of others. 22 Be a part of the world If you’re feeling low, think of yourself as part of something bigger. Whether you are a Christian or Buddhist, or active member of Green Peace or you simply help your neighbour with her shopping once a week, it is these interconnected structures which make up your community, culture and planet. Never forget that you are always a valued inhabitant of this planet and take the opportunity whenever possible to show some compassion and interact with your fellow earthlings. Not only will you make yourself feel good but you’ll probably make other people feel good too. THE STUDENT VOICE: EDITION 4