Quick Affordable Student Meals – Free Spring Recipe
Urbanest Student Accommodation quick affordable meals – check out free Spring recipe from our Head Chef Kurt, The Eatery at Urbanest Darling House. No cooking – it is so easy and delicious try it yourself! The perfect spring meal on a student budget + brekky tips!
5 Tips For Balancing Work And University
Check out our top 5 tips for balancing work and uni. These simple steps will help to ensure you have the right plan when it comes to earning some Aussie dollars and still getting time to study and complete assignments on time…
8 Tips To Live More Sustainably At Urbanest
So many more ways to a sustainable future… Discover 8 tips to live more sustainably at Urbanest. Not sure where to start – check it out here…
The Ultimate Guide to Aussie Slang
Studying in Australia and confused by some of the local expressions? Relax, we’ve put together this ultimate guide to Aussie slang to help!
Living A Healthy Life At University
Living a healthy life at university doesn’t have to be chore. In fact, it can improve your productivity and even help you focus and get better marks. Here’s how to start: Healthy eating Plan ahead. The most important thing when it comes to healthy eating is to plan ahead. Doing a weekly grocery shop will […]
10 Online Study Tools To Help You Through Exam Period
With exam time fast approaching, it is good idea to minimise online distractions…but if you cannot get offline here are our top 10 online study tools that may actually boost your productivity…and most of them are free!
Quick Affordable Student Meals – Free Winter Soup Recipe
Urbanest top tips for studying for the exam period plus check out our free recipe from our Head Chef Kurt, The Eatery at Urbanest Darling House. Kurt shares his favourite Winter Soup Swiss Barley Soup – it is so easy and delicious try it yourself! The perfect meal on a student budget.
How To Motivate Yourself To Study
Urbanest top tips on how to motivate yourself to study. We all lose our motivation from time to time, discover our best study tips to get you back on track with your personal development at university.
Anzac Day Explained…find out all you need to know!
We understand when you move to a new country there can be many traditions and cultural events that are new or unknown. Don’t worry, Urbanest is here to help you navigate your way through these Aussie customs!
Top 4 fun ideas for your student holiday this Easter 🐣🐇🍫
Our top 4 fun ideas for your student holiday this Easter The Easter Long Weekend in Australia 🐣🐥🐇🍫🍫🍫 The Easter Long Weekend has become a staple in the Australian public holiday calendar. Even though many families may not celebrate Easter, Australians will take advantage of these extra public holidays as a time to come together with […]
8 reasons why you will love staying at Urbanest South Bank
Why choose to live in the Sunshine Capital of Australia? Check out our top 8 reasons to stay at Urbanest South Bank… 1. So many sunny days Blessed with idyllic subtropical weather you can enjoy the sunshine and the outdoors, year-round in Brisbane. Our property is made for bright individuals looking for a great sense […]
So much more than bricks and mortar
At Urbanest, we understand that a building is not complete when the final brick is laid. Case in point, Urbanest Darling Square and Urbanest Darling House. These two buildings were conceived as a pair with project architects AJ+C and share an architectural west facing elevation known as the “City Wall”. This façade has deep set […]
Unsure what to take to University? We’ve got you covered!
You’ve been accepted into university, chosen your subjects and checked into your accommodation…now your first day of university is quickly approaching – but what exactly should you take with you? To help you decide what goes in your bag, we’ve created this ultimate guide to packing for university: Copy of your timetableOne of the most […]
Suburb profile: Swanston Street
If you’re looking for student accomodation in Melbourne, Australia – it’s hard to find a better spot than Swanston Street, centrally located in the heart of bustling Melbourne CBD. Here are a couple of reason why this prime location is the perfect spot for you. It’s in the middle of Melbourne’s CBD and hottest suburbsSwanston […]
Planning A Life After Graduation
If you’ve finished your university degree or will be graduating soon, congratulations are in order! After years of studying and assessments you are now a fully-fledged post graduate. Now that you’re armed with all the learnings from your course, you may be wondering what your next step should be. Thankfully, there are a few paths […]
A student’s guide to managing your finances in Australia
With a little forward planning you can enjoy your time in Australia on a comfortable budget. Here are some of our top money management tips.
Coming in 2019… urbanest Swanston Street
At urbanest, we have always prided ourselves on supplying a superb lifestyle for our residents with modern buildings that include great rooms, great living spaces and a great support network. Melbourne city is known for its amazing food, culture and universities, it is for this reason that our urbanest properties in Melbourne are in such […]
Study Help Groups at Your University
When it comes to studying for exams there can be many things that get in your way. You may lack the motivation needed to sit down for hours on end to review the entire semester’s learnings. Or perhaps there are gaps in your learning, where asking a fellow student could be just the answer.
Suburb Profile: Darling Harbour
Urbanest Darling Harbour is a great option for student living in Australia.
Living with Flatmates and Communicating Effectively
One of the best parts about studying overseas is meeting new people and more often than not, your roommates will become your closest friends.
Volunteering in the holidays
Now that university has wrapped up for the year, you might be thinking of ways to spend this well-deserved time off.
International Student Health Care – FAQs
While there’s nothing more exciting than heading to a new country like Australia to study, there are a few things you’ll need to organise. One of those things is your health insurance. Let’s run through a few of the common questions surrounding healthcare for international students in Australia:
6 Signs You Are In The Right Job
Whether you work in retail or at a cafe, having a part time job comes part and parcel with University life. If you nod your head in agreement to the majority of these signs, it’s a good indicator your current job is right for you.
Getting connected in Australia
Having your phone up and running as soon as possible when you land in a Australia can make your life a lot easier. It is easiest to organise your phone setup once you are here in Australia.
How To Write A Resume
Having a great resume doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you’ll get the job you’re after, but having a poor one guarantees that you won’t. Check out our tips.
Support services for students studying in Australia
Need someone to talk to? Check out our list of university support services for students.
Tips for International Students
International student coming to Australia for the first time? Read on for answers to some commonly asked questions.
What to look forward to on your mid-semester break
Tips to get the most out of your mid semester break.
