Campus Life in Australia
Break the ice! Why you should bring your pet turtle to class + other handy hints.
AU - August 28, 2018
Moving to a new place and making new friends whilst balancing a new study schedule can be a daunting and overwhelming prospect. But don’t panic! Here are some helpful hints that will help you make friends fast and become the life and soul of the party. Be Yourself Though it might be tempting to...
All the FAQ’s answered!
AU - August 21, 2018
Moving into student accommodation for the first time can be daunting. But finding the right fit doesn’t have to be tough if you know what you’re looking for. From years of experience here at Campus Living, we know what’s important to our residents. To help you find the right student accommodation for you, take a...
Flash the Dog – Lighting Up Resident Lives
AU - March 22, 2018
Meet Flash, he’s an expert on reducing stress and knows all about life on campus! Are you trying to get used to life in the Village? Figuring things out and paving new routines can be stressful so perhaps a furry break is what you need. Meet the cute and furry Canine Coach who is enabling...
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...