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personalise your new room 6 cheap and easy ways to decorate your space

Personalise Your New Room: 6 Affordable & Easy Ways to Decorate Your Space

Posted at 15 February 2021 in Village Life

Moving into your own room is very exciting! Here are some handy tips and tricks to help unleash your inner interior designer.

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On Campus in the Pandemic: Saltanat Paritova

Posted at 11 February 2021 in Village Life

Saltanat is in her second year of a Master of Commerce at UNSW, and lives with us at UNSW Village. Here she shares her experience being a student in a pandemic.

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On Campus in the Pandemic: Peter De Vera

Posted at 11 January 2021 in Village Life

Peter was in his first year of a Master of Data Science in 2020 and lived in Macquarie University Village. Here he shares his experience being a student in a pandemic

a newbies guide to settling in

A Newbies Guide To Settling In

Posted at 11 January 2021 in Village Life

If you’re new to the Village you’re probably a little bit daunted by the prospect of making new friends and learning your way around the area. But fear not! We have the ultimate beginners guide to settling in during your first week at the Village.

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On Campus in the Pandemic: Alan Lau

Posted at 28 October 2020 in Village Life

Alan Lau was a first year student that stayed at Western Sydney University Village whilst studying Medicine in 2020. Here he shares his experience being a student in a pandemic.

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How to Take Care of Your Mind, Body & Soul

Posted at 27 October 2020 in Village Life, Health & Wellbeing

Taking care of yourself is important. Here we have some simple steps you can take to help improve your mind, body and soul.

soundtrack to your uni life playlists for the student mind

Soundtrack to your Uni Life! Playlists for the Student Mind

Posted at 13 October 2020 in Village Life, Study & Career

Looking for playlists to get you focused and motivated to tackle all the tasks you have as a uni student? Here is a collection of playlists that do just that!

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Advice for Living with Roommates: How to Make Your Apartment a Happy Shared Space!

Posted at 13 October 2020 in Village Life, Health & Wellbeing

Worried about living with other people? Campus Living Villages has some advice on how to make your apartment a happy shared space.

simple self care habits to help you take care of yourself

Simple Self-Care Habits to Help You Take Care of Yourself

Posted at 14 September 2020 in Village Life, Health & Wellbeing

Sometimes life, university workloads or other circumstances can make you feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Here we have a few simple self-care habits that you can take when you are in a bit of a funk.

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First Time Living Out of Home? The Life Skills You Must Know!

Posted at 01 September 2020 in Village Life

In this article we have some essential skills that will help you in your journey to adulthood—especially if it’s your first time living out of home.

tips for budgeting finances as a university student

Tips for Budgeting Finances as A University Student

Posted at 10 July 2020 in Village Life

Starting university is an exciting, overwhelming and unique experience for everyone. Here are have some useful tips on managing your finances as a university student.