MAKING MOVES

HAMISH MCNAMARA SRC RURAL OFFICER

Scour Facebook Marketplace for cheap furniture and decor for your new digs

Raid your Grandma's tupperware cupboard for cutlery, dinnerware and food containers There's a fancy bowl from 1974 hiding in there somewhere

Join a "Street Bounty" Facebook group People post when they see good condition objects left on the kurb Try driving around St Peters on hard rubbish days for some quality finds

Get the most out of University experience by exposing yourself to the city and the opportunities

Get a job--I swear that the best connections and most valued friendships you'll make while at University will eventually become your work mates

Take the time to join a club (no matter how cringe) Embrace the opportunity to explore your weird and wonderful interests and make friends along the way

Spend your weekends absorbing the city and surrounding regions. We have a robust hospitality and cultural scene, so soak it up! Some good weekend ideas include:

Day trips to Silver Sands Beach for stunning clear waters

Stay the weekend in the Barossa Valley (you'll learn why South Australia has such an ego when it comes to our agricultural exports!)

Explore China Town for some late night feeds; try "That Restaurant" on Gouger Street

Maybe Adelaide is like a little country town compared to where you're from. Either way, this is your guide to settling into life in a new city studying at UoA.

Whether you value your personal space or are looking to immerse yourself in community, there are several ways you can put down roots.

North Adelaide has many student colleges, including: St. Marks and Lincoln. These are strong communities filled with like-minded individuals living a similar lifestyle. Colleges can be expensive but they are generally the easiest way to delay "adulting"...at least until you graduate.

These swanky high-rise buildings tend to be located close to the North Terrace Campus Operated by private providers, they're a great option if you ' re ready t leave the nest and gain some independence Forewarning: they can be severely overpriced but, for you, the location might be worth it

Within minutes of touching down in Adelaide you'll no doubt realise that everyone knows everyone! And hey, sometimes that's not a bad thing! Ask around, hop on Facebook Marketplace or flatmatescom and you'll surely find someone looking to add another roommate onto their lease Sharehousing benefits you by bringing all your mates into one place, containing all the amenities you need in one place, and being relatively affordable, depending how many ways you split the rent.

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