At UOW Living you will benefit from a multicultural environment of high academic achievement, involvement and personal development. Our accommodation gives you the choice of catered, flexi-catered or self-catered, all in community-based environments. All residences are conveniently located, with some only a quick walk from the main campus, and others a short trip on the free shuttle bus.
Devon Burton USA
"I had hoped International House would help me meet Australians and now I’ve also met people from all over the world. I couldn't have asked for more ... We're all together in one place sharing our cultures, hopes, fears, fun and passions.”
Devon Burton wanted to add another dimension to her degree at Vassar College in New York by studying abroad in Australia. As friends from her fl oor in International House drop by her room, you’d never guess she’s only been here for 9 months. “I had hoped International House would help me meet Australians and now I’ve also met people from all over the world. I couldn't have asked for more. I'm living with students from the Americas, Singapore, Brazil, Kenya, Hong Kong and Jamaica. We're all together in one place sharing our cultures, hopes, fears, fun and passions.
“I was excited to come to UOW but as soon as my fl ight landed, I felt homesick. Knowing I would be away from my family and friends was daunting. I hoped that I’d meet new people, and as soon as I arrived everyone was super friendly, everyone came up to me to say hi and we became a family. It sounds corny but it really is like that. “We were all feeling the same and all it took was a deep breath and a step out my door to make friends I will have for life.”
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