transitioning from high school to university

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? Clothing (and accessories)It is recommended that students pack clothing suited […]

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 – […]

By Zara Pritchard When considering where to live whilst at university, there are many perks to selecting a residential college. A major reason to choose College, especially during your first year away from home, is the security provided. University College offers a number of services and amenities to ensure the safety of its residents so […]

By Micol Carmignani The choice between living in a share house or a residential college is one many uni students find themselves having to make. To help decide which is the best fit for you, this blog will discuss the differences between the two options in four key areas: day-to-day tasks, support networks, extracurricular experiences, […]

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 […]