college life

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 […]

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 […]

When we asked University College (UC) students to describe UC in three words the word that came up the most was fun; followed by friendly and supportive.  This year, although COVID restrictions continue, University College students were able to get more of a taste of everything that Melbourne has to offer, as well as other […]

By Micol Carmignani With uni exams fast approaching, we discuss helpful tips and advice for University College students to stay on top of their studies. Read our University College study tips today. Dealing with Exam stress As we approach the end of Semester 1, 2021, exams are becoming an unavoidable reality for most students. This […]

  By Zara Pritchard Budgeting and saving money at college can be challenging, so we have collated the best tips and advice from our University College students. Whether you are a current University College student who would like to save more money, or you are considering coming to UC in the future but you are […]

By Jake Vernon-Elliot Moving into College is always an exciting, yet unnerving experience; the opportunity to become more independent and meet life-long friends vs. the uncertainty of the unknown. The whole prospect can seem daunting at times, moving out of home, meeting new people, and of course facing the challenge of packing the optimum number […]

By Tori Thompson The transition from high school to university is one of the most exciting adventures you will embark on and there is often a wide range of things that need to be considered along the way! Below we list some of these: Follow Your Passion Naturally, the first thing to look at when […]