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Posted on 11/04/2016

Australia is well known for having some scary bugs and animals, and Aussies love to exaggerate stories of just how scary they are. But don’t worry, we’re here to set the record straight! Here are the top freaky stories you’ll hear that you can safely laug

Posted on 21/07/2016

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.

Posted on 02/08/2016

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.

Posted on 04/08/2016

‘Deso’, or designated driver, is the happy individual that gets to consume non-alcoholic beverages of an eve where all of their companions get to drink alcohol. Think that's drawing the short straw? Think again!

Posted on 09/08/2016

Whether you are staying in your student accommodation or getting away, here's how to not waste your Semester break. From someone who continually did exactly that.

Posted on 06/09/2016

Here are a few of the best holiday destinations just hours from your Aussie home. Thank me later.

Posted on 17/11/2016

Missed out on your first preference University? Not to worry, there are still so many options and exciting opportunities before you.

Posted on 01/12/2016

There’s a lot of living to be done between end-of-exams and the day university officially kicks you off their ‘student’ list. Here’s how to get the most out of it.

Posted on 05/12/2016

You have 5 days between Christmas and New Years Eve – all you have to do is not blow your money between those days. Here's how.

Posted on 12/12/2016

Here are a few ways to beat the heat over the next few days, and to get you through what is clearly going to be a scorcher of a summer.

Posted on 01/03/2017

Here are a few noteworthy foods you might like to consider trying if you really, really want to get up to speed on Aussie culture. They taste good. Trust me

Posted on 22/06/2017

Here are 4 top tips for living in on-campus student accommodation, from one of our residents who's been there and done it!