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RESNdential: Advice for Moving Out of Home (Catered College)
18/04/2022
Want to know what it's like to live at a catered college? Stephanie moved to one in Canberra after living in a small town on the New South Wales south coast. Here's what she has to say about her experience.

RESNdential: Advice for Moving Out of Home (Monash University)
29/03/2022
Should I live on-campus or off-campus? Hear from Georgia, a Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine student at Monash University, about her personal experiences with moving out of home.

RESNdential: Advice for Moving Out of Home (ANU)
26/02/2022
Annabel is a Bachelor of Medical Science and Arts student at the ANU and moved to Canberra after studying high school in Melbourne. Here's what she has to say about living at a residential college.

Back To School: Set Realistic Goals and Turn Your Marks Around
29/01/2022
‘New year, new you’? Maybe not, but we could definitely aim for a ‘new year, better you’. Here are some suggestions on how to start 2022 on the right foot when it comes to establishing realistic study habits and goals.

How To Make the Most of Your Summer Break
22/12/2021
As the year wraps up, we've got some great ways to set yourself up for success in 2022 (whether you've finished school or not), and some must-see holiday destinations!

Congratulations: From RESN To You!
19/11/2021
What a tough year! We’re sure you’re exhausted having wrapped up your exams and your final assessments, so our volunteers at RESN are here to share the love and congratulate you on a year well done! Here are our messages from us to you.

How to Remain Calm Before an Exam: A Step-by-Step Guide
14/10/2021
With exams in the not-too-distant future, we've compiled our best tips to help you stay calm and beat that pre-exam stress.

How to Choose Student Accommodation: Our 5 Top Pointers
14/09/2021
Ever thought about relocating to study but not sure how? Here, we share our top 5 pointers on how to choose student accommodation.

RESN Online Coffee Chats #2
09/09/2021
Deciding what to do at University can be a complex process, but RESN is here to help.

RESN University Course Preferences Guide
17/08/2021
Having a hard time deciding your course preferences? Hear how our RESN volunteers decided which courses they wanted to study and where.

RESN Live Schedule (August 14 - 28)
12/08/2021
Get free face-to-face Zoom tutoring, Unit 4 content revision and VCAA question practice from experienced tutors with RESN Live!

RESN Online Coffee Chats
18/07/2021
Deciding what to do at University can be a complex process, but RESN is here to help.

My Life After School: University, College & Moving Out (Part 2)
17/07/2021
Ever wondered what a day in the life is like for a university student at a residential college? RESN's student engagement manager, Lani, has some advice for those interested in moving from the country to the city for study.

My Life After School: University, College & Moving Out
18/06/2021
Ever wondered what the day in the life of your stock standard university student was like? Well, my name is Lucy and I’m here to give you a little insight into the past 4 years of my life since leaving home and moving to a whole new state for university!

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Regional & Remote Students
16/05/2021
Here at RESN, we don’t want anyone who wants to go to university to miss out so here’s a brief run-down on the financial aid and scholarships available to students from regional and remote backgrounds to help get you to where you want to go.

How to Stay On Top of Your Studies During the School Holidays
08/04/2021
The school holidays are here and it's the perfect time to relax after such a busy term. However, this break is also a great opportunity to start the next term prepared for what lies ahead. Here’s how you can do just that.

How to Maximise the Resources and Opportunities at University
20/03/2021
With all the support and resources available to you at university, we understand if you’re anxious about missing out on something important or an opportunity that would have been perfect for you. That’s why this post will guide you through what university

Moving out and managing independence: our top tips
26/02/2021
Whatever reason your flight from the nest may be, and though it’s definitely exciting, it can also be a little intimidating too. Here are some handy tips we’ve pulled together to help you feel a little more ready to take on life independently!

How to Prepare for University
20/02/2021
We at RESN know that the transition to university can be overwhelming, and so we have pulled together 5 handy tips to help you feel more prepared for the year ahead!

How to Prepare for Year 11 & 12
12/02/2021
It is important for you to be well prepared and organised to ensure that you continue this year with the same momentum. Here are some suggestions from us at RESN to help you start on the right foot.