Benefits Of Living At UWS Residential Colleges

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The residential community at UWS Residential Colleges is an integral part of the University of Western Sydney. Residents are part of a college community where their input is eagerly sought. Their suggestions and concerns are enthusiastically welcomed and given top priority. Residential students form lasting bonds of friendship that carry on long after graduation. Here are a few of the benefits residents enjoy whilst living and learning within UWS Residential Colleges:

ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Studies have shown that students residing in University Residential Colleges have consistently achieved higher grades than their non-resident counterparts. You are surrounded by others with high academic and career aspirations, creating a very attractive and conducive living and learning environment for academic pursuits.

SAVE MONEY
Living on campus, you are likely to pay less and receive more services and avoid the annoyance of paying numerous deposits and continuing accounts to electric, gas, water, heating, and phone companies. You also avoid having to purchase furniture, large and small appliances and cleaning equipment and chemicals and the need to continually pay travel costs.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Student Governance system within the residential colleges gives you the opportunity to acquire a variety of skills as a Resident Assistant or a member of the Social Club.

ENHANCED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Living in the Residential Colleges presents community members the opportunity to often make lasting friendships that evolve into a network of future professional clients and contacts.

ENHANCED TRAVEL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES
Living in a residential community in which there are many interstate and international students offers the wonderful and exciting opportunity of making friends who you can perhaps visit for holidays either during or after university.

INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Not only does living on campus provide you with a better living and study environment, but you can also become more active on campus by joining different groups associated with the residential colleges and the university, or develop your own interest group in respect to gardening, recycling, etc

LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS
Residential Colleges provide a Living-Learning environment for students. These living environments are designed to foster academic as well as personal success and growth. Throughout the academic year various programs and workshops are conducted to facilitate community as well as personal development. In addition, you will enjoy the social, cultural, sporting and developmental programs brought to you by the staff and RA Team.

ENJOY CAMPUS LIFE
Studies have shown that Residential College students report higher satisfaction with their college experience. It's not surprising because it's so easy to participate in campus life as well as easily accessing all services/facilities.

BECOME INDEPENDENT
Living on campus facilitates independence. You can learn to manage adult responsibilities, such as budgeting and time management, in a friendly, supportive environment.

ACQUIRE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
As a college graduate you will probably be a supervisor and a leader of others. Learning how to communicate, understand and motivate others from diverse backgrounds is important. Residing on campus and getting involved in your residential community will provide you the opportunities to enhance and/or develop your interpersonal skills.

CONVENIENT LOCATION
Living in the residences provides great convenience to you. You are close to classes, the Schools, support services and campus recreation facilities. Eliminates travelling time and transportation costs. Gives you more time for your studies and social interaction.

MEET NEW FRIENDS
Live and make friends with friendly, intelligent people pursuing both academic and personal growth. Living in the Residential Colleges is like living in a close-knit family community.

SECURITY
All of our Residential Colleges are located on our campuses which are patrolled 24 hours/day seven day/week. Management also encourages ‘neighbourhood watch' type community involvement which offers peace of mind.

CONVENIENCE
You don’t have the hassle of cleaning and purchasing cleaning equipment and chemicals, units are cleaned by the college. Most colleges are fitted with data connection – bringing the internet directly into your room!

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