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Living at college is one of the best experiences you can get as a university student. It’s more than just a room, it’s being part of a community of like-minded people, lots of support and heaps of fun events you can get around. Here are five things for you to consider before you apply for colleges.

Written by Xanthe Barr Smith Although all of your meals may be included at college, nothing beats an evening out and an excuse to explore with friends. During my time at college, it became very obvious to me that Melbourne is a foodies heaven! After taste-testing at as many places as I could, I have […]

By Micol Carmignani Preparing for the move to a residential college can be overwhelming. To ease this transition for incoming students, we have refined a list of 10 things to bring (and five to leave at home!). What things should I bring to Residential College? Clothing (and accessories)It is recommended that students pack clothing suited […]

By Zara Pritchard Orientation/Welcome Week: First year students arrive at College the week before returning students. This week is called Orientation Week (aka O-Week) and is run by selected second year students (known as O-Week leaders or OWLs) who have volunteered to help new students settle in. It is a week involving many ice breaker […]

UC is one of ten residential colleges affiliated with the University of Melbourne. We also accept students from other nearby universities. It can be a challenging time transitioning from high school to uni, so join us to find out more about the college experience and what it’s like to live at UC. You’re welcome to […]

Written by Mia Smal Something you might not have known about college life is the wide variety of leadership opportunities available to all students, allowing you to extend your college experience and build up your CV. Leadership opportunities throughout the year include O-Week Leaders (OWLs), college tour guides, Open Day volunteers, college representatives, Student Club […]

Written by Charlene Phua As an international student leaving home for the first time, I remember facing a mixture of excitement, but also anxiety. Would I be able to adapt to a new environment? Will I be able to find friends? How can I reach out for support – from academic to day to day […]

We interviewed Katie Saya, the Student Wellbeing Coordinator at UC, to get her tips on how to stay on top of your mental wellbeing at university, especially when life gets busier and more stressful around exam time. 1. Know the support is there and reach out if needed During exam times especially, it is really […]

By Larissa Brand Residential college meals are more than just tasty and convenient, they provide a wholesome way to socialise and catch up with friends. At UC the kitchen staff provide breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday and on Sundays there is a much-loved brunch and dinner. All college meals are served in […]

The differences between the types of accommodation available to students in Australia can be a little confusing, particularly if you are coming from overseas. Depending on where you are from, a dorm, student hall or college could mean the same, or completely different things! To avoid the confusion, we have listed the different types of […]

By Zara Pritchard In this latest blog, our students share the reasons why they chose University College (UC) as their residential college in Melbourne. Whether the decision was made based on family ties, extensive online/in-person research, or perhaps University College actually chose them – our students have diverse backgrounds and experiences to share. Gretel – […]