Applications Open!

Hello readers! Applications for Issue 6 are officially commencing from today until February 1st, Issue 5′s publishing date. We are searching for writers, editors, designers, and publicity staff. 

We did delete all applications submitted before applications for Issue 5 closed, so please reapply for 2017! We do keep all applications for one year, so until December 2017 you don’t have to apply again.

Please thoroughly read the Application FAQ prior to applying or asking any questions about applying. If anything is not answered on this page, feel free to shoot us a message!

If you don’t have any questions and are familiar with the process, please proceed to our Application page. 

Thank you all so much for your continued love and support, and we hope to see you in Issue 6!

come join the party!! :)

Issue 5: Submit Your Jokes!

Hi again!

Another exciting feature we intend to include in Issue 5 is a spread devoted entirely to academic jokes. We would love it if our followers sent their favorite jokes to our submission box – no matter how corny they may be!

We also ask that you submit your jokes in the following format:

The EICs will be choosing the best 5 to 10 jokes, so feel free to submit as many as you would like for the chance to be featured in The Academic!

The submission deadline is December 23. Good luck!

Issue 5: Creative Writing Contest

Hello! For Issue 5, we will be including a “Creative Writing” article, where we will use a reader-submitted piece of writing to feature!

That’s right – you get to submit a piece of writing for us to include as an article in Issue 5!

You may be wondering what kind of writing are we looking for. Your writing can be along the lines of a personal story, a poem, studying advice, and anything else that you find fits the criteria!

All information is under the cut.

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Issue 5 Staff!

Here is the official list of the staff for Issue 5! We are very excited to have 5 new members, in addition to 6 members who will have been with us for an entire year once publication comes around. This issue is set to be better than anything we’ve ever made before, and we can’t wait for you to read it February 1st. Until then, be sure to check out Issue 4!

Editors-in-Chief (Also writers)

Art Directors (Also designers)

Writers

Editors

Designers

**Note: ALL past applications have been deleted. We plan on doing this at every anniversary issue so that all applications we review are from somewhat recent submissions. If you would like to apply for our next issue or any future issue, we ask that you re-apply with new writing, editing, or design samples.**

look they’ve kept me :’)

Still Looking for Applications!

Hi everyone! We’re still looking for applications for Issue 5. If you’ve considered applying in the past, or just found out about the zine recently, now is the time to join us for our special anniversary issue! Publication is set to be February 1st, 2017.

We need new staff members in all departments – writers, editors, and designers – so feel free to apply for one or more positions. Details can be found on our blog.

17.9.16//

I was on another train yesterday as I took a trip up to Oxford for the university open day. I think I have decided to apply to Keble as it is very close to the chemistry department and the accommodation is very comfortable. I also bought a cute little plant who is now called Cecil.

4/100

Felt kinda off today but I didn’t want that to get in the way of getting stuff done! I started my chem and theory homework, scheduled an appointment, practiced, and worked out at the gym. :)

52/100 Days of Productivity

I dedicated the morning to organizing my study space and the afternoon to math review! Apparently, calculus is a lot easier if you have a solid knowlege of all the math you learned in previous years. I’m reviewing old notes and completing the diagnostic tests in my textbook (to pinpoint my weak areas). I studied for 2 hours using the pomodoro technique so now I’m taking a longer study break. Later tonight, I have an online math quiz to complete and then I’ll get started on my bio and psych readings.

TAZ Gets Creative! (Contest)

Hello readers! Issue 3 published yesterday, and to celebrate we are going to host our first contest!

Last night, our alum designer Candyce Photoshopped a picture of co-editor-in-chief Edye holding Issue 3 of the magazine rather than her diploma. Edye found this delightful, set it as her Skype profile picture, and brought up the idea of a contest we could host.

As mentioned in our Editors’ Note in Issue 3, from now on we are going to actively seek ways to interact more with you guys. We wouldn’t be doing what we’re doing if not for your support and signal boosting, and you really are the greatest.

Without further ado, here it is: The Academic’s first contest – TAZ Gets Creative!

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Well, it’s here.

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12.07.16 // Made a little poster on the structure of synapses 🔬

2/06/16 Yokochi-Moore-Red Bull-Spotify: the Fantastic Four of every 1 st year med student before final practical exam. (Tissues are extra because there is a lot of crying too).