Life in Launnie

Dillon Ong – Campus President North

Hey guys, I’m Dillon and I’ve been on the State Council for a couple of years. This year, I’m glad to be your Campus President North together with the community which I’ve loved since starting university. Since most students in Launceston (Launnie) aren’t originally from here, moving to a new city may be quite a challenge. Especially being away from family and friends you’ve had for years! Fret not; I was little intimidated at first, but once you get to know some people on campus, university life becomes a breeze! Here’s a few pointers to get you started:

Get Involved: Student-led societies like the AMCSA and TUU organise great activities. If you’re anything like me and love hanging with friends with free food, they’re the ones to look for. The TUU also supports a whole list of societies, which you can find out more on their website or by swinging by the TUU Contact Centre.

Eat: The Walk serves up a good lunch, but if you’re on a budget, $5 meals at Saltz are a lifesaver. Trust me, if it wasn’t for the $5 meals I literally wouldn’t be here. If you brought your own lunch, many microwaves are scattered around the campus.

Play: Unigym hosts Social Sports that are free to register! It’s a great way to meet new people and play a sport socially. A pool table and table tennis are located next to the Seafarer’s Bar at the AMC, which are great to hang out between classes with a couple of friends.

Drink: Coffee is a staple in University (trust me), and the TUU provides free coffee and tea if you bring your KeepCup to the Student Lounge. The free coffee has been the backbone of my degree (and my wallet) for the last three years. If you’re up for a proper coffee, The Walk makes a solid coffee and definitely turns around the dreadful weekly 9am Monday Morning Lecture.

Of course, this list isn’t exhaustive by any means, but hopefully these pointers will get you started at your amazing experience in uni. If you’d like more tips and tricks to help you survive study, the staff and representatives at the TUU would love to have a chat with you at any point and will gladly help you any way we can. I hope you enjoy your time here as much as I do (or even more)!