12 September 2025

Bloom with purpose, grow with passion

Spring is in the air, and with it comes The Bloom Edition of In The Know, which delves into the topics of growth, resilience, and the beauty that comes from nurturing ourselves, rain or shine.

Just like a flower begins as a small bud, our journey to self-growth can feel slow at first but with care, patience, and the right conditions, we all have the potential to flourish. As the wise Emperor in Disney’s Mulan once said:

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all”.

Inside these pages you can find:

  • How to plant the seeds of self-improvement and practical ways to grow your potential and prepare for long-term success
  • The therapeutic benefits of gardening and being in nature – perfect for green thumbs or budding gardeners looking to dig a little deeper
  • Special guest writer Liz Bankes diving into Aussie lingo and how our unique version of English is a melting pot of foreign, Indigenous, idiomatic and colloquial influences
  • THRIVE Intern Jolin sharing her take on self-esteem, because learning how to let ourselves truly bloom starts with how we see and value ourselves

Got a story you’re itching to tell?

Remembered a moment during your student days that will resonates with other students?

Want to brush up on your creative writing and comprehensive skills for your professional portfolio?

Feel like leaving your mark within the UNSW College community?

We want to hear from you!

Email the “In The Know” editor Vivian He at [email protected] and pitch your student experience story for a chance to get featured on the website and in our next issue.

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