Student Digs

Your uni adventure starts here

Bagged your spot in accommodation? Congrats! Whether it’s student halls or a shared house, this is probably the first time you’ve lived away from your loved ones. From here, there’s a lot of fun (and OK, a fair bit of studying) ahead. Here’s a few things to keep in mind as you make yourself a new home away from home.

It’s OK to feel a bit anxious right now

You might be leaving your nearest and dearest behind. You might be travelling across the country, or maybe even over the border into a new one. And you might be worried about how you’re going to cook, clean and look after yourself – never mind stay on top of your cash.

The good news is, you’re not going to be alone with any of it. So even if you end up feeling a little homesick (which is totally normal), it’s worth bearing in mind that all the students around you are in the same boat, and probably feel the same. And that nothing helps you make new friends faster than having something in common. Sure, adjusting might take some time, but it helps to see it as part of the adventure.

Give it a couple of weeks of touring campus, finding societies and new friends through your interests, and getting to know your housemates, and you’ll be well on your way.