Starting university can be really stressful at the best of times, but especially when you re facing the uncertainty that comes with a global pandemic.
So founder of online marketplace Redbubble, Martin Hosking, has put $22 million towards new uni courses to help students get through what can be a really tough time.
Earlier this week, Monash University and the University of Melbourne revealed they would open Australia s first centres for contemplative studies, after receiving the donation from Mr Hosking and his wife Loreto Hosking.
The centres will be used to research consciousness as well as contemplative practices like meditation, mindfulness and prayer.
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ABC Everyday/ By Carol Rääbus
If you cry alone, it can help to talk to someone afterwards.
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Print text only Crying makes me feel amazing, says 29-year-old piano teacher Deanne Glenn. After I cry, I feel calm and still, even if the problem I am facing is still there.
Given crying is a natural human response to strong emotions and many of us have been experiencing more strong emotions than we might be used to during the coronavirus crisis, it isn t surprising some of us have found crying has come a bit more easily these days.
Some people, like Deanne, don t mind the chance for a few big sobs.