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humans of the village charuni rajapakse

Humans Of The Village: Charuni Rajapakse

Posted at 02 August 2016 in Village Life

We're shining the spotlight on Villagers from all around the country a This time we’re checking in at Western Sydney University, Parramatta Village, in Sydney and chatting to Charuni Rajapakse.

things i realised when i moved out of the village

Things I Realised When I Moved Out Of The Village

Posted at 28 July 2016 in Village Life

Thinking about moving out of the Village? Here are some life lessons you'll learn when move out!

the final year panic and why its normal

The Final Year Panic, And Why It's Normal

Posted at 21 July 2016

When you get to your final year of uni, you start to realise the imminent approach of *~adulthood~*. Here's why it is totally normal to feel a little stressed, and how to calm that stress and move forward.

why living on campus was the best decision for my degree

Why Living On Campus Was The Best Decision For My Degree

Posted at 15 July 2016 in Village Life

Living at the Village didn’t just put a roof over my head, it did so much more than that. This is why living on campus was the best decision for my degree.

5 things i would do differently if i went back in time to my first year of uni

5 Things I Would Do Differently If I Went Back In Time To My First Year Of Uni

Posted at 07 July 2016 in Village Life, Study & Career

Being out of uni and looking back on my first year, there are definitely a number of things that I would do differently if I had the chance. Here are a few things that I would do differently if I had my time over as a first year uni student.

winter workout how to keep your fitness on track

Winter Workout: How To Keep Your Fitness On Track

Posted at 04 July 2016 in Health & Wellbeing

Winter often means staying inside, watching movies and eating comfort food. Here are a few ways you can keep up your fitness during the winter months.

internships how to spot the good from the bad

Internships: How To Spot The Good From The Bad

Posted at 16 June 2016

Having been through the intern mill and spat out the other side a slightly more experienced but definitely more out-of-pocket graduate, there are a few things you should know if you’re in the market for some *~life experience~*.

5 ways to spruce up your essay

5 Ways To Spruce Up Your Essay

Posted at 13 June 2016 in Study & Career

You might even already be doing these things, but here is a checklist of little methods to spruce up your essay to snag some extra marks.

the biggest mistakes youll make this winter

The Biggest Mistakes You'll Make This Winter

Posted at 09 June 2016 in Village Life, Health & Wellbeing

The cold season is upon us – and if you haven’t made these mistakes already, here are a few you’re definitely going to make as the change of season settles in.

stress uni blues or something else

Stress: Uni Blues Or Something Else?

Posted at 09 June 2016 in Health & Wellbeing, Study & Career

A lot of the time we can chalk potentially harmful mental health issues down to the stress of an exam or assignment. But how do we differentiate between the two?

all the student accommodation faqs answered

All The Student Accommodation FAQ's Answered!

Posted at 03 June 2016

To help you find the right student accommodation for you, take a look at some of the most common questions we get asked.