10 Things I Miss About Living on Res

Flying MaryI moved 430kms away from home in order to study the course I wanted to at FedUni. I only knew three other people in Ballarat and one of those was my sister. I obviously chose to live on campus as I had no friends and didn’t really know what Uni was all about. I am extremely glad I decided to live on Res, as it well and truly prepared me and continued to support me through my University life. I loved Res so much in my first year that I applied for a job as a Residential Advisor and continued to live on Res for the following two years. I honestly think that, without Res, I would not have enjoyed Uni anywhere near as much as I have. After living it up on Res for three years, I finally moved off this year to life in a house, but these are the main things I miss about living on Res: Continue reading 10 Things I Miss About Living on Res

Aaron’s Hot Tips, Session Two: How to Res Properly

Thinking about Res? Wondering whether you can hack it or not? And if it’s for you?
Well, my friends, go no further, as Uncle Aaron is here for you with the inside goss on how to survive Res. (Side note: this post will not only help students that already live on res, it will also help those students that don’t live on Res but end up there one night to…play some cards or to study…)

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How to Survive Living in a Share House

LilyFinancial issues are a big problem for most students. That’s why many of us choose to live in a share house with other people (including me). It could be great fun living with various people with different personalities, or it could be a disaster. So, what are the aspects you need to pay attention to, to avoid being an annoying roommate? After talking to a few friends and combining my own experience, here are some tips that might help.

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