How to Find Student Accommodation Amid Cozzie Livs

Nothing tastes like freedom more than moving out 🏠

This article is presented in partnership with Campus Perth and Campus Melbourne.  

Starting uni is an exciting new adventure! It’s your first chance experiencing real freedom and the ability to make your own choices.

And if you’re moving to another city, state or country for uni, it’s even more exciting,

But it can also be overwhelming choosing somewhere to stay that’s close enough to uni, has great amenities, is close to food options and is affordable in the middle of the cozzie liv crisis.

Lucky for you if you’re a Student Edge member, you can save with our deal from Campus Perth and Campus Melbourne. 

But what kind of accommodation should you look for? We give you the down low.

Affordable and inclusive bills.

It’s not just about finding an affordable student accommodation option- your life will be made easier if you find one with all-inclusive bills.

Living out of home at student accom, you’ll have to pay rent. But there’s also power, water, Wi-Fi and other bills you’d have to consider. Pick student accommodation that has all the amenities included in the price.

Campus Perth and Campus Melbourne utilities like WiFi and A/C are all included, which means you pay one bill and won’t have to worry about anything else down the road.

How close is it to campus?

Do you want to spend over an hour getting to class every day? No? There’s a simple solution.

Stay somewhere that’s relatively close to campus or near public transport to get you there. No one likes being late, and by staying closer to class you’re minimising that risk.

Campus Melbourne is in Preston in Northern Melbourne. It’s close to the Eastlink freeway, a 30 minute drive from the CBD and airport. But most importantly its positioned in a location where you’ll have access to loads of public transport options (like the 86 Bundoora RMIT Tram Line) so you can get to class on time.

Similarly, students staying at Campus Perth can get to the State Library of WA, Perth Station and Perth Busport. From their accommodation, most unis or TAFEs are either one bus ride, a train journey or a six minute walk away!

Flexibility.

Going home to see your family? Or only need a limited stay? Find flexible accommodation.

That way if you’re staying a few weeks or for the whole sem, you’ll at least have ease of mind.

Campus Melbourne and Perth both offer flexible plans. So no matter how long you’re staying there’ll be a contract which suits your needs.

Stayin’ social.

Staying at student accommodation is one way to make lasting friendships throughout your uni life.

At a time when you might be feeling a little homesick, finding others who are in the same position as you will bring you some comfort.

Part of that is having shared spaces where you and others can hang out.

Study after class at Campus Melbourne’s co-working space The Link, or grab some food or a morning coffee with your neighbour at The Yard Eatery & Swim Club. Not to mention there’s also a basketball court, a swimming pool and a gym for you to spend some time at between classes.

Staying at Campus Perth? Find your work-life-study balance at The Commons where you can kick back and socialise. Or head up to The Rooftop for a barbeque or check out the Community Gardens for some peace.

Feeling safe 24/7.

Safety is a necessity. Periodt.

If you are moving out of home and into student accommodation or shared living, it is crucial that you feel safe at all times.

When checking out potential accommodation, if you feel unsafe or even uneasy, make your feelings known. There could be safety measures in place you might not know about that the accommodation can share with you.

Campus Perth and Melbourne have:

• 24/7 CCTV cameras.
• Swipe cards for building, floor and room access.
• Live in residential advisors who report directly to the General Manager.

So you’ll at least feel safe at night knowing there are security measures in place.

Sign yourself up for student accommodation in a central location with Campus Perth and Campus Melbourne. Ready to start your post-school adventure?

Ready to start your post-school adventure?