Author: Chloe Mahon
International students’ guide to stress-free arrivals in Australia
Studying overseas takes a great deal of organisation, a skill which doesn’t always come easily to everyone. When that wise person once said: fail to
How to eat more sustainably on a student budget
If all our food waste were a country, it would place just behind America and China as one of the planet’s biggest pollutants. How crazy
7 habits of highly successful university students
Heading off to university is a defining experience in so many different ways. For many students, it is likely to be the first time ever
Students’ favourite things to do in Sydney for free
You’re a student living in one of the world’s best cities, and you’re desperate to get out and explore your new home. But how can
5 essential career skills you will learn in shared accommodation
Heading off to university is about so much more than just studying for academic qualifications – although admittedly, that will take up a sizeable chunk
7 ways to make a difference while studying
Giving back to the community while studying is a great opportunity for students to make a difference not only to others, but also to themselves.
How to convince your parents about studying in Australia
So, you want to come and study in Australia? Whilst this is undoubtedly an amazing opportunity for any lucky student, the first people you will
Student’s guide to Newtown
Conveniently nestled in the heart of Sydney’s very cool inner west, Newtown is a suburb that has always danced to its own tune. A melting
7 Sustainable study habits: Going paperless and beyond
When thousands of students descend upon a university town or city, the impact on the local community can be huge. And if those same students
How to deal with a bad flatmate
Uni flatmates come in all shape and sizes, and there’s no way of predicting in advance how that’s going to play out in your shared
International student’s guide to Aussie slang
G’day! As if life wasn’t hard enough as a brand new student in a brand new country, you might have noticed there are some new
7 of the best night-out ideas for students in Sydney
Every night is student night in Sydney, so when it comes to getting out and about why limit yourself to the weekends? There’s plenty on
Mistakes to avoid when interacting with students from different cultures
As the world becomes an increasingly smaller place, cultural diversity has become the norm. And with over 550,000 international students flooding into Australia every year,
5 tricks to decorating your student accommodation without breaking the bank
Moving into new student accommodation is the perfect time to make the space really feel like your own, right from the get-go. Putting your individual
The most common flatmate personalities you will meet in shared student accommodation
Living in shared student accommodation has many benefits to offer, no matter what type of student accommodation you choose. You’ll meet all kinds of people
The Ultimate Guide To O-Week
With the academic calendar just about to kick off for the year ahead, it’s time to find out exactly what your university has to offer
13 golden rules to making new friends fast when starting university
The very idea of ‘finding your tribe’ at university is enough to leave even the most sociable of students feeling a little nervous. The prospect
10 top tips when moving to your student accommodation
Moving-in day is finally here, and it’s time to head to your new student accommodation. With so much to think about and prepare, it’s very
Common challenges that international students face – and how to overcome them!
Studying overseas is an incredibly rewarding experience. There’s so much to gain beyond pure education, and it’s an amazing opportunity to develop and grow in
What is the ultimate student accommodation?
If you ask a group of students what to look for in the ultimate student accommodation, you might get a whole host of different answers.