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Whether you’re from the city or further away, making the decision to go to university can be both exciting and daunting, and we’re here to tell you – it’ll all be okay!
There’s five residential colleges at UWA within walking distance of our campus, with students living there from all around WA, Australia and the world.
Living at a residential college can be a great way to ease into uni life and meet new people, with great orientation activities and events happening throughout semester.
If you are studying at UWA Albany campus, we also have accommodation options for you. Advance Housing manages two facilities in walking distance to the Albany campus, as well as shops, cafes, the library and other town facilities.
As a regional high school student, Jacob participated in a number of Aspire UWA events, including visiting the UWA campus to explore what university life might be like and learn about the support that is available, particularly to regional students. Once he completed his secondary education at Geraldton Grammar School, Jacob moved to Perth to study a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Sport Science and Exercise and Health via the ATAR pathway. Jacob is thoroughly enjoying his course and plans to continue postgraduate studies in the future, to become a medical doctor.
While this has been Jacob’s main motivation for pursuing a university degree, his engagement with university life extends far beyond just his studies. Jacob is actively involved in supporting first-year university students and volunteers as a UniMentor. He is also a member of both the Science Union and the Basketball Club at UWA, where he can connect and socialise with like-minded peers who share his interests. Jacob also enjoys playing disc golf and video games. He is currently living with friends in Perth and balances his study with his work and social commitments.
UWA student Lawson O’Brien didn’t have a typical start to uni life. Growing up in Tom Price, a small mining town in the Pilbara, Lawson admits to being a “big fish in a small pond”. At age 10, he moved less North to Geraldton and became a “medium fish” in a slightly bigger pond.
Hannah Bygrave was a year 12 student at Karratha Senior High School when she took part in a workshop held by The University of Western Australia outreach programs Aspire UWA and Girls in Engineering last year.
UWA student, Ben Grey counts himself lucky to call Albany his hometown, and thanks to UWA’s Albany campus, he’s also been able to pursue his study goals while remaining at home – at least for now!
Hedland Senior High School graduate Karla Ivkovic has returned to her alma mater hoping to encourage a new generation of students to pursue higher education and dream big when it comes to careers in science and engineering.
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