transitioning from high school to university

There are lots of opportunities to play sport at college, on both a casual and competitive level. It’s also a great chance to have a go at something new. Throughout the year there are rosters for many collegiate sports including: rowing, tennis, netball, basketball, hockey, soccer, cricket, football, badminton and a swimming carnival. If you’re […]

As a university student, managing your finances can be a real challenge. The cost of living in Melbourne can quickly add up, so knowing how to budget for inflation can make it easier to allocate your money efficiently. By following a few practical strategies, you can budget effectively and make the most of your college […]

Are you a first year uni student? Here’s a list of Melbourne’s hottest student-friendly activities… Melbourne’s reputation is built upon its carefully crafted coffee, lively foodie scene, and vibrant nightlife, which holds a special allure for students arriving from various corners of Australia and the globe for their educational pursuits. We’ve compiled a selection of […]

Meeting new people and forming fresh connections are some of the most exciting aspects of the university experience. But it can also be difficult to know where to start, particularly if you’ve recently moved away from home, don’t know anyone else at your university, or haven’t had much recent practice. The good news is you’re […]

Introducing your Student Club President for 2023 – Helena Haldane! Read on to get to know our President.

Who wouldn’t want to live in Melbourne? Arguably the best city in Australia, with a booming arts and culture scene and renowned coffee culture. But making the move to Victoria’s capital can be daunting if you’re not aware of the support that’s available to you, especially as a student. Read on for support services to make your move an easy and smooth one. You’ll want to bookmark these!

University is many students first time moving out of home and come with many responsibilities, making it a daunting time of transition. Living in a college can help ease the nerves of the new academic expectations students face in university as well as the new balance students must find between study, socialising and work commitments.

When deciding where you want to study and live in your late teens and early twenties there are few places in the world that can match the culture and vibrance of Melbourne; whilst offering world-class study options and opportunities.

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? What things should I leave at home? To view a […]

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 – […]