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LOGAN HALL RESIDENT ADVISOR | MEDIA & COMMS
P O S T E R S
N E W S L E T T E R & P U B L I C A T I O N S
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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History of the Hall
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LOGAN HALL
Residential Support Team
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Inside Logan Hall
RESIDENT HANDBOOK
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Hall Rules
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Moving In
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Getting Around
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Useful Websites
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Urban Community Information Booklet
COMMON ROOM - 2nd Floor The Common Room is the focal point of the Hall. This is a comfortable, welcoming area in which you and all other residents can relax at any time of the day. It is often used for hall functions and suppers. The projector screen, equipped with Foxtel, TV, Blu-ray/DVD player, Bluetooth and HDMI connectivity, can be reserved at any time. Please take care of our equipment, as damage inconveniences all residents and expensive repair bills divert funds from games for the game systems.
GAMES ROOM - 4th Floor
INSIDE LOGAN HALL
Located directly above the Common Room is the Games Room. It has all the latest gaming consoles as well as a pool table and table tennis table and is the best place for gatherings with groups of people. Late evening get-togethers are less likely to disturb other residents if you use the Games Room. FOR CONSOLE CONTROLLERS, CONTACT YOUR RA.
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NOISE Any noise which disturbs other residents is considered excessive, regardless of the time of day. From 11PM, noise is to be kept to an absolute minimum, particularly in the external areas of the hall. Please take note of the following: • • • •
If your music can be heard from outside your room, it is too loud. Lower the bass volume of your speakers if you can. Do not practice musical instruments in your room. Use the music rooms. Avoid loud conversations outside people’s doors or windows, especially at night.
If you feel that somebody else is being too loud, try to politely ask them to turn it down. Most often, others do not realise they are disturbing others and will be quite apologetic. Alternatively, you can ask your RA for help. If the noise is late at night, dial extension 53059 on your room phone to reach Security. If your neighbours ask you to turn it down, please be considerate and lower the volume. Recurring or serious noise issues can result in RSTO or Security involvement. Failure to comply immediately with an instruction from RSTO or Security to lower the volume can result in formal disciplinary action.
BALL GAMES Ball games, frisbees and any other projectile-based games are prohibited due to the risk of damage to fire equipment and hall facilities. Try the Campus Park opposite Campbell and Holman Halls instead.
RESPECT
HALL RULES All communities need to have some rules and regulations in order to function effectively. As a resident of MRS, you are expected to be familiar with and abide by the Conditions of Residency. For access to the Conditions of Residency, please refer to the MRS website. The safety and security of all residents is our first priority. Any threats or risks will be taken extremely seriously. We try to keep Logan-specific rules to a minimum and hope that you’ll understand its necessity.
Logan Hall is one of the most diverse communities at Monash. We are widely multicultural with residents of many different backgrounds and upbringings. We expect that you treat each other with respect.
ALCOHOL POLICY Every resident within Logan Hall must abide by the MRS Alcohol Policy. We also ask that if you are having drinks with friends, please move to the Games Room.
If you have any questions, please contact an RST member.
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TABLE OF
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THings to
KNOW Hall arrangements study areas on campus how to get to exams
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Food in a Day
EATS
Shopping & Cooking
Places on Campus
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GOES
STudy break
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NEEDING
SUPPORT? Mental Health Support Monash useful contacts MRS SUPport services
Why Active mindfulness & tips
STAYING
ACTIVE
mini workout the great outdoors
Being Organised
MANAGING
SELF
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academic tips tips for exam stress Managing money
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Floor Reps & Health & Wellbeing Team present
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THE EXAM BOOKLET
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That will save us all
THE little
BITS Mini Calendar: Logan During Exams
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mini puzzles
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acknowledgements
TIPS FOR MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SEALABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS ON HAND TO SAVE LEFTOVERS. They can be found at most supermarkets. Not only are they suitable for storing away leftovers but they can also be used to preserve food in the freezer and ensure that meats, fruits and vegetables stay delicious for longer!
SHOPPING COOKING
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CONSIDER BRINGING A PACKED LUNCH TO UNIVERSITY INSTEAD OF BUYING A BURGER AT YOUR LOCAL MACCA’S. Leftovers from last night’s dinner make an excellent lunch for the next day and you’ll be using up all the leftovers – saving you money and time. IF YOU’RE HAVING ISSUES WITH PRODUCE GOING OFF, GETTING FROZEN FOOD CAN BE A LIFE-SAVER. Frozen vegetables are generally snap frozen to avoid ice crystals forming and can last for several months at a time. Snap frozen vegetables also have the benefit of being fresh and as an added bonus, are inexpensive too!
COOK ONCE, EAT TWICE. What does that mean? Doubling recipes allows for a dinner or lunch to be ready for later. Ingredients such as fresh produce can be used earlier to avoid going off and leftovers can be used for lunches later! INSTEAD OF THROWING AWAY ‘BAD’ FOOD IMMEDIATELY, MAKE USE OF THEM. Brown bananas can be used in banana bread, smoothies or whipped into healthy ice cream. Stale bread can be turned into croutons for salads and soups. THINK ABOUT PURCHASING CHEAPER, HOME-BRAND ALTERNATIVES INSTEAD OF MORE EXPENSIVE, ORIGINAL PRODUCTS. You never know, you might just like one more than the other!
LOOK OUT FOR SPECIALS IN CATALOGUES! Specials allow for more expensive foods to be at a cheaper price. If you really want that tub of caviar but can’t afford it, keep an eye out for it on your local Coles’ newsletter. COOK WITH PEOPLE! New recipes can be shared between friends and less time can be spent cooking every week. DON’T PUT YOUR PLASTIC BAGS IN THE RECYCLING BIN AFTER USING THEM. Plastic bags make perfect rubbish bin liners. Just line your bin with them and once they’re full, use the handles to dispose of them and rinse, repeat. Voila, le rubbish bin liner.
BUY IN BULK FOODS THAT YOU EAT A LOT OF, SUCH AS BREAD, RICE AND PASTA. Purchasing meat in bulk and dividing it into portions according to your meals can be useful. Buying large amounts of food to store over a period of time is often cheaper than buying food for a few days! FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THAT ARE IN SEASON ARE OFTEN CHEAPER THAN VEGETABLES THAT ARE NOT. Consider trying out seasonal vegetables for an exciting twist on stir-fries! Who says you can’t have squash in a Chinese stir-fry?
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Mindfulness & Tips
Each of these elements are important, especially during exams, so here are some helpful tips to assist you on the road to becoming ‘mindful’: 1. Download the ‘Smiling Mind’ app (available on the Apple App Store, on Google Play and on the Smiling Mind website). ‘Smiling Mind’ is a mindfulness meditation app designed for young people that takes you through meditation practices in an easy and accessible way.
Mindfulness is the act of becoming aware of what is happening within the present moment, both internally and in the external world around you. By focusing on the present, you are allowing yourself to address what may be bothering you (perhaps exams or assignments) and provide yourself with a calm and safe place to plan for the future. Mindfulness is helpful in de-stressing yourself during these extremely stressful periods as it allows you to become aware of what you may be avoiding (the source of stress) and implement balance. It also ensures that when faced with similar stress in the future, you will know strategies that you can use to protect yourself from feeling overwhelmed or anxious. When a person is ‘mindful’, it helps to: HAVE A CLEAR MIND BE AWARE OF THEMSELVES AND WHAT IS OCCURRING AROUND THEM FOCUS RELAX BE LESS STRESSED SLEEP BETTER IMPROVE THEIR MEMORY
2. Sit in front of a clock and watch time pass for a whole minute. While doing this, focus your attention on your breathing and nothing else for the entire minute. 3. Go for a walk. As you walk, focus on what is under your feet and your breathing. Make sure your mind stays ‘in the present’ – look at the sky, the view, other people – just focus on what is happening in that moment. 4. Try Mindful Breathing – start by breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth slowly. While doing this, let go of everything else that is going on at that time and let yourself be still for just one minute. Focus on your breath and what you can hear around you in the room. 5. Be easy on yourself – preparing for exams is tough and there are people around you that are here to help you through it. Once you feel yourself becoming overwhelmed or stressed, stop for a moment, give yourself a break and relax by not thinking about what the future may hold, just focus on the present moment. 6. Most importantly, if you feel yourself getting stressed or overwhelmed at any time, close your eyes and take five deep slow breaths in and out. Tell yourself something positive, know you are doing your best and keep moving forward.
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LOGAN
M E R C H A N D I S E
M I S C E L L A N E O U S
emilie Clapton
28 . 7 . 1997 Floor Representative From a Galaxy Far, Far away Part-time Jigglypuff, Full-time TV Fanatic
ACRS
MONASH, DEPT. OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN & RESEARCH ASSISTANT
W H I T E P A P E R
MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL
THE DELIVERY EXPERIENCE: CONSUMER SEGMENTS CONFIDENCE THROUGH CONTROL Consumers in this group are relatively frequent online shoppers and are highly involved in the delivery experience. As a result, they have high expectations regarding products purchased online and available delivery services. These consumers also like to be kept informed at different stages of the delivery process.
TRUST THE PROCESS Consumers in this group are relatively infrequent online shoppers and trust in a positive delivery experience by sourcing available information regarding their deliveries upfront. These consumers also like to prepare for delivery by arranging for someone to be at home to receive and sign for the parcel.
SET A N D FORGET Consumers in this group are relatively young and have moderate to high online shopping activity. However, they are somewhat indifferent regarding specific aspects of the delivery experience as they are either very experienced online shoppers or are not engaged by online shopping. These consumers are very comfortable with the delivery process once making the upfront arrangements.
THE DELIVERY EXPERIENCE: SEGMENTING CONSUMERS
ACRS | MeeMeep.com | The Delivery Experience: Segmenting Consumers White Paper
FRONT-END PLANNERS
COMPARE THE SEGMENTS
“I take confidence in my upfront planning efforts”
Having a deep knowledge of Australian consumer preferences for the delivery experience and developing tailored strategies for key segments is an important step in meeting (even exceeding) online shopping expectations. Below are some
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ATTITUDES ON ASPECTS OF RETURNS FREERETURNS
important delivery experience comparisons across the consumer segments to further understand them individually and relative to each other.
EASE OF INITIATING RETURNS
PERCEPTUAL M A P OF ALL SEGMENTS RETURNS TRACKING INSTANT REFUND ATRETURN
CONFIDENCE THROUGH CONTROL
TYPE OF DELIVERY INFORMATION SOUGHT DELIVERY COST
TRUSTTHE PROCESS
RETURNS POLICY
DELIVERY INVOLVEMENT SETAND FORGET
COST OF RETURNS
Frequent online shoppers, Front-End Planners are experienced in the delivery process. They are a highly organised group of consumers who are accustomed to plan for high quality delivery services and seek delivery status via tracking at all
EXPECTED DELIVERY TIMEFRAME
points of the process. These consumers seek available delivery information upfront, and want to lock in arrangements before making a purchase. Knowledge of the
TRACKING PURCHASE
expected delivery time is highly important to these consumers, driven by previous deliveries arriving outside of the expected time frame. While the ease of initiating
INFORMATION SOUGHT
returns is important to these consumers, it is not a key decision maker. ACRS | MeeMeep.com | The Delivery Experience: Segmenting Consumers White Paper
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ACRS | MeeMeep.com | The Delivery Experience: Segmenting Consumers White Paper
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P E R S P E C T I V E S
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KAT NGUYEN