Campus Life in Australia
4 top tips for living at the Village, from someone who has
AU - June 22, 2017
Living on campus is a learning experience. By that I mean: you’ll realise how easy you had it living at home with your parents when you figure out that toilet paper actually costs money. There are a lot of things about transitioning into adult life that makes the cut for my “top 10 things I...
confessions of a resident: what living on campus taught me
AU - June 19, 2017
Who would have thought that a dorm room could feel so much like home? That a 6-bedroom apartment that looks different than what you expected could become the place you feel most comfortable. How does a dorm become home? It’s simple, the people. The people are what make living on campus great. When I first moved on...
know your head: weekly mental health to-do’s
AU - April 10, 2017
Where’s your head at? Yes, I know, for a lot of us that brings on unwanted flashbacks to a terrifying Basement Jaxx video clip that we’d rather forget. But it’s a question worth asking – when was the last time you sat back in your desk chair and thought ‘how am I feeling?’ It’s tricky to...
5 people to avoid in your tute
AU - April 6, 2017
Uni has a way of categorising you. Everyone falls into a certain ‘type’ group, and it’s easy to see why. You’re either a spring chicken who just left high school and you have no idea what you want to be when you grow up, or you’re a slightly (or significantly) older student and you’re almost...
O’Week is over: the 5 stages of emotion
Australia - March 14, 2017
Oh… we’ve started? The sentiments of every student who just had themselves a good old time roving around campus and hoarding free Red Bull at O’Week. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but classes have started, and it’s highly likely you’re either in denial, or somewhere along the way to accepting your fate...
O’Week: how it changes when you’re not a newbie
Australia - February 2, 2017
O’Week changes depending what year you’re in… Uni’s all over Australia are about to kick off their O’Week’s, and if you’re just starting uni, now would be a good time to pencil it in to your calendar. O’Week is about starting the year with a bang, by introducing you to clubs and societies, meeting new...
things I wish I could tell 1st-year-me
Australia - January 30, 2017
Hindsight is a beautiful thing. Moving to uni can feel a bit like throwing yourself into the deep-end. A lot of what is ahead is unknown, and that can be a little daunting if it’s your first time away from home. But it’s also super exciting, because you’re starting a new chapter, and while it’s...
the bugs you’ll meet at uni (yes, bugs)
Australia - November 24, 2016
You read that correctly. No one is ever aware of just how many bugs they will encounter once they move out of home. It’s one of the things you’ll praise your parents for, since up until now you probably didn’t know what a bug infestation looked like because they were so good at cleaning up...
the campus lifestyle: pros & cons
Australia - November 7, 2016
Choosing where to live can be tricky… There are more than a few things to consider when you’re moving out of home, and it’s a daunting prospect if you’re living on your own for the first time. Sure, it’s probably going to be one of the most exciting times of your life, but it’s also...
things I’m glad I never tried at uni
Australia - October 17, 2016
Living on campus is a learning curve. You can do a lot of dumb stuff when you’re thrown in the deep end of young adult life. Usually you come out relatively unscathed, because a lot of us need to make mistakes to learn. It’s all part of growing as an adult. But some people will...
more rude awakenings of moving out of home
Australia - October 6, 2016
No, not the rude awakening you’re thinking of. There are a few things about uni-life that kind of smack you in the face if you’ve just moved out of home. Sure, it’s a really exciting time and you’re probably super excited to get away from your parents and the last few years of high school...
apps for uni: technology that changes your life
Australia - September 16, 2016
$10 says you’re looking at your phone. When I came to uni I was surprised I’d managed to go a whole year in Sydney without using TripView. I had survived solely on Google maps, and let me tell you: not the most reliable source. Don’t get me started on Apple maps… Anyway, if you’re...