For many, this year’s February marked a festive ramp-up towards the seventeenth: Lunar New Year and the commencement of the Year of the Horse. Across East and Southeast Asia, streets are awash in crimson and gold, night markets brim with the scent of sizzling delicacies, and laughter accompanies the exchange of red envelopes. As the seventh of the twelfth Chinese zodiac animal, the Horse represents freedom and breakthrough (Fargo, 2026). Accordingly, the Year of the horse emphasises a stage of life where people make bolder decisions, being in motion rather than standing still.
Established in 2012, the Economics Student Society of Australia (ESSA) is the largest economics society of its kind in the country.
We are a passionate and nurturing community bonded by an appreciation of economics, and we welcome students from all disciplines to reflect its interdisciplinary nature.
Across two universities and three campuses, ESSA is dedicated to connecting students, professionals and academics through our professional events, which seek to guide students in exploring study and career pathways within economics.
We publish articles, guides, podcasts, and run revision seminars to support you! This year, our competitions and workshops support developing your technical and soft skills, while our trivia nights and frequent social events encourage students to connect with other econ-enthusiasts within the broader community.
Join the leading student-run economics society and gain access to career networking, industry events, and study support.