Whether you’re living on-campus or in a share house, navigating the highs and lows of housemates can be challenging. Along with the newfound independence that comes with moving out of home, you’ll also have to deal with other people’s potentially annoying habits and an assortment of other issues – not exactly desirable during peak assessment periods.
Our guide to getting around Newcastle
As much as your mate just loves taking you on late night McDonald’s runs or to class at NeW Space, sometimes you’ve got to expand your transportation options outside of hitching a ride.
Mastering the art of living with housemates
Whether you’re living on-campus or in a share house, navigating the highs and lows of housemates can be challenging. Along with the newfound independence that comes with moving out of home, you’ll also have to deal with other people’s potentially annoying habits and an assortment of other issues – not exactly desirable during peak assessment periods.
Quit Ghosting Your Employer
We’ve all been there; a scary boss you don’t know how to talk to about your uni timetable. You can’t ghost in the shadows forever though. Eventually you’re going to have to tell them when you can and can’t work – and put your foot down if you need to study.
5 health checks you need to stop putting off
Between assessments, friends, family, working, dating, exercising, eating, stressing (…), and the multitude of other things going on in our lives, we can easily forget to take care of our health.
10 fun things to do at the University
As the first few weeks of uni come and go, you may be looking ways to unwind. Whether you’re filling time between classes or bonding with new friends, there are always exciting activities to get involved in at every one of our campuses.
A day in the life of a Callaghan student
No one really knows what it means to be a university student. That’s what makes it fun! For many of you, university life is your first truly independent moment; a mix-n-match adventure where what happens on an hour-to-hour and day-to-day basis is entirely up to you.
5 questions you might have in your first few weeks at uni
It’s not your fault. During the whirlwind that was Orientation – meeting your peers, hitting the water park, sussing out the best coffee joints – you probably didn’t think to write down every single piece of info coming at you.
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Who is the VC and what does he do?
Throughout your time at the University of Newcastle you’re going to get to know a ton of interesting people. However, someone you will likely hear a lot about but may not get a chance to meet – except perhaps on your graduation – is the Vice-Chancellor. So, if you couldn’t guess by the Kindergarten Cop reference in the title, we’re …
Your guide to achieving success at university
You’ve made it. All the hard work has paid off and you’re finally a student at the University of Newcastle. Congratulations! It may seem like you’ve reached your end goal but this is just the beginning. A plethora of exciting, rewarding and sometimes challenging experiences are coming your way. Best to be prepared.
How to get the most out of Orientation
Attending Orientation is a rite of passage for first-year university students. Along with sorting out the essentials at Student Central (hello parking permit and ID card), the week is an exciting and valuable opportunity to gain insight into the degree you have chosen to study and meet some of the people you’ll be learning alongside.
What to pack when moving to Australia
Every exciting journey begins with a less-than-exciting packing list. I half-excitedly, half-anxiously recall packing my bags in preparation for the flight, uncertain of what lay ahead, and I cannot emphasise enough how much smoother the journey to Newcastle will be if you do some planning before you pack.
Orientation: Allow us to welcome you!
In my experience of studying abroad, O-Week was a great way to get to know the University, its environment, and the overall feel of the city where I had chosen to spend the next six months of my life.