Posts Tagged: culture
Worried about sending your kid off to University? Watch this!
AU - October 9, 2018
Every parent dreads that inevitable day when their children finally flee the nest. If you’re worried about your kid living away from home for the first time, you are definitely not alone. Letting your kid stand on their own two feet can be a daunting experience. And of course, your primary concern is and always...
10 Questions To Ask Your Kid Before They Pick Student Accommodation
AU - September 21, 2018
Picking the right student accommodation is key to your kid’s Uni experience. From knowing when to apply for student accommodation to exploring on-campus accommodation, there are several things you should consider before making a decision. To make sure that you and your child make an informed choice, we’ve put together a questionnaire to start your...
Personality quiz – what kind of first year are you?
AU - September 6, 2018
What do you think is the most important quality in a university? Reputation & quality of education Interesting courses Social opportunities Sports teams Your typical Thursday night consists of… Studying for next month’s exams Rushing to finish your assignment due at midnight Drinking with friends (it’s practically Friday…) A gym session followed by a...
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...
6 Adventurous Study Abroad Destinations
United Kingdom - February 5, 2018
Missed out on a gap year but still want to experience the adventure? Luckily for you, there’s still time to choose to do a study abroad year. Taken after your second year, this is the perfect chance to have that gap-yah you never took. Or to take a second… If you’re looking for a big...
the student guide to moving to manchester
United Kingdom - October 6, 2017
Moving to the big city of Manchester in September? Here’s a few tips to dealing with the busy city. Make sure you familiarise yourself with your surroundings and what main buildings are near your village, this includes shops, cafes, restaurants and leisure activities. We have three villages based in Manchester, Rusholme Place, Peel Park Quarter...
the student guide to moving to london
United Kingdom - August 1, 2017
Starting university is one of the most exciting and daunting times in your life – even more so if you’re heading to the busy Capital for your studies. Whilst London life can be fast, loud and pretty expensive, you can get one of the best student experiences in the city. If you’re going to be...
wimbledon final: how to make watching the match fun
United Kingdom - July 13, 2017
It’s peak British summer – people are wearing shorts when it’s not warm enough to, disposable BBQs have been bought and Wimbledon is on. If you’ve not managed to bag yourself seats Centre Court, we’ve put together a quick guide to watching the final in style and not get bored (because let’s face it, most...
free apps for managing your mental health
United Kingdom - May 8, 2017
One in four students experience issues with their mental wellbeing it’s important to get support wherever you can. Whilst our phones and social media apps are often blamed for our mental health struggles, they can also help keep mentally healthy. But how?! They may not be able to fix your problems (if you’re experiencing intense...
studying abroad: where should you go?
United Kingdom - April 18, 2017
Choosing to study abroad is a big decision, especially if you’re going for the full year. You may not have much choice of where to go (if you’re studying Italian, you’ve pretty much got one destination on your list…) but if you do it can be hard to narrow down your options. Do you want...
international student living etiquette guide
United Kingdom - March 21, 2017
University culture is becoming increasingly diverse thanks to the continued rise in international students choosing to study in the UK. As more and more nationalities live and work together, it makes sense to understand and celebrate our cultural differences. As such, we have crowd-sourced a range of nuances and cultural habits from international students to...
foods to fast-track your Aussie culture education
Australia - March 1, 2017
Look, Aussie’s have, let’s say… interesting tastes. I’m an Australian. I grew up in a small beach town where all there was to do was surf, ride your bikes, or get up to mischief. So when I moved to Sydney and started studying, I noticed that many of the international students thought we were crazy...