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Rural Students Medicine Access Guide

a year ago

If you’re thinking of applying to medical school, RESN has the guide for you, specially made for rural students!

RESNdential: Advice for Moving Out of Home (Catered College)

a year ago

Want to know what it's like to live at a catered college? Stephanie moved to one in Canberra after living in a small town on the New South Wales south coast. Here's what she has to say about her experience.

RESNdential: Advice for Moving Out of Home (Monash University)

2 years ago

Should I live on-campus or off-campus? Hear from Georgia, a Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine student at Monash University, about her personal experiences with moving out of home.

RESNdential: Advice for Moving Out of Home (ANU)

2 years ago

Annabel is a Bachelor of Medical Science and Arts student at the ANU and moved to Canberra after studying high school in Melbourne. Here's what she has to say about living at a residential college.

Back To School: Set Realistic Goals and Turn Your Marks Around

2 years ago

‘New year, new you’? Maybe not, but we could definitely aim for a ‘new year, better you’. Here are some suggestions on how to start 2022 on the right foot when it comes to establishing realistic study habits and goals.

How To Make the Most of Your Summer Break

2 years ago

As the year wraps up, we've got some great ways to set yourself up for success in 2022 (whether you've finished school or not), and some must-see holiday destinations!

Congratulations: From RESN To You!

2 years ago

What a tough year! We’re sure you’re exhausted having wrapped up your exams and your final assessments, so our volunteers at RESN are here to share the love and congratulate you on a year well done! Here are our messages from us to you.

How to Remain Calm Before an Exam: A Step-by-Step Guide

2 years ago

With exams in the not-too-distant future, we've compiled our best tips to help you stay calm and beat that pre-exam stress.

How to Choose Student Accommodation: Our 5 Top Pointers

2 years ago

Ever thought about relocating to study but not sure how? Here, we share our top 5 pointers on how to choose student accommodation.

RESN University Course Preferences Guide

2 years ago

Having a hard time deciding your course preferences? Hear how our RESN volunteers decided which courses they wanted to study and where.

My Life After School: University, College & Moving Out (Part 2)

2 years ago

Ever wondered what a day in the life is like for a university student at a residential college? RESN's student engagement manager, Lani, has some advice for those interested in moving from the country to the city for study.

My Life After School: University, College & Moving Out

2 years ago

Ever wondered what the day in the life of your stock standard university student was like? Well, my name is Lucy and I’m here to give you a little insight into the past 4 years of my life since leaving home and moving to a whole new state for university!

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Regional & Remote Students

2 years ago

Here at RESN, we don’t want anyone who wants to go to university to miss out so here’s a brief run-down on the financial aid and scholarships available to students from regional and remote backgrounds to help get you to where you want to go.

How to Stay On Top of Your Studies During the School Holidays

2 years ago

The school holidays are here and it's the perfect time to relax after such a busy term. However, this break is also a great opportunity to start the next term prepared for what lies ahead. Here’s how you can do just that.

How to Maximise the Resources and Opportunities at University

3 years ago

With all the support and resources available to you at university, we understand if you’re anxious about missing out on something important or an opportunity that would have been perfect for you. That’s why this post will guide you through what university

Moving out and managing independence: our top tips

3 years ago

Whatever reason your flight from the nest may be, and though it’s definitely exciting, it can also be a little intimidating too. Here are some handy tips we’ve pulled together to help you feel a little more ready to take on life independently!

How to Prepare for University

3 years ago

We at RESN know that the transition to university can be overwhelming, and so we have pulled together 5 handy tips to help you feel more prepared for the year ahead!

How to Prepare for Year 11 & 12

3 years ago

It is important for you to be well prepared and organised to ensure that you continue this year with the same momentum. Here are some suggestions from us at RESN to help you start on the right foot.

What I Wish I Knew When I Left School

3 years ago

Us at RESN know that making your next move after high school can feel incredible daunting. We've gathered some handy advice from school leavers about what they wish they'd known when they left school to prepare you for this exciting new chapter of life!

What to Do if Uni isn't for You

3 years ago

We at RESN know that a whole bunch of school leavers are looking for options elsewhere outside of uni, and there are tonnes out there to explore. Here are a couple options, other than university, to get you thinking about your future after high school!

How to Know Your Future Course Path?

3 years ago

A massive congratulations to you all! What a year it’s been, and you’re most likely finally beginning your well-deserved break. That being said, there’s the question of what’s next. We'll guide you through it!

A Letter to My Future ATAR...

3 years ago

To my future ATAR... I know we’ll meet soon, and I won’t lie, I’ve never been more nervous.

What To Do When You Lose Motivation

3 years ago

While we start Year 12 all bright eyed and bushy tailed, it’s easy to lose that motivation, even when the end is in sight. Here are our top five tricks, tried and tested to get you back on track and across the finish line!

How to Cope With Burnout and Study Guilt

3 years ago

It's no brainer - burnout sucks. We'll get you back on track with our top tips, to help you power through your final exams!

Exam Prep 101: English and The Humanities

3 years ago

As exam season approaches the sheer amount of content can seem daunting...here are a few handy tips to make studying for your exams a little less intimidating.

The Exam Series: A Week Before The Exam

3 years ago

It’s a week before your exam. Nerves are probably high, as is stress. But regardless of whether you’re on your 28th practice exam, or your third consecutive season of The Office, we’ve got you!

Exam Prep 101: Science

3 years ago

Completely lost with organic chemistry? Can't seem to wrap your head around quantum physics? Here are our top tips to help you ace your final science exams!

The Exam Series: A Month Before The Exam

3 years ago

It’s one month until your exam. Maybe you’re starting to stress out. Maybe you’re in denial that your exams are so soon. Or maybe you’re feeling pretty good. Whichever boat you’re in, we’ve compiled our top tips that will see you safely to shore!

What Type of Procrastinator Are You? (And What to Do About It)

3 years ago

Procrastination. Everybody does it. But procrastination isn’t just about laziness...

How to Stay On Track During Stressful Times

3 years ago

Exams are a month away and we understand that the stress is starting to build up. We have some strategies to help keep you calm and on track not only during Self-Care September but also beyond.

How Do You Know When It's Time to Ask for Help?

3 years ago

There’s no doubt that Year 11 and 12 are stressful years. But, how do you know when it’s more than just ‘normal’ stress? We talked to Nick Barrington, a mental health nurse, to chat all things asking for help.

What Does Realistic Self-Care Look Like?

3 years ago

Exams are swiftly approaching and our mental health is definitely taking a back seat, how can we find the time to take care of ourselves but not end up procrastinating?

Self-Care September is Here!

3 years ago

Self-care… That’s when you light candles and watch bath-bombs fizz away, right? Wrong!

What Comes Next? How to Decide What Course Best Suits You

3 years ago

It seems crazy that we have to decide what we’ll do after high school when the future is so uncertain. Don’t worry, we have some awesome tips to help you finalise those course preferences and to get you ready for university in no time.

RESN Quizzes & Wiki Have Launched

3 years ago

RESN Quizzes & Wiki have launched! A bank of original questions specific to VCE and a dynamic database of helpful information - all available through the RESN Portal.

Why Do You Study?

3 years ago

Feel like setting your revision notes on fire? Take a breath and give this post a read!

How to Take a Break but Not Procrastinate

3 years ago

Breaks that turn into procrastinating is a common struggle but we’re here to help you out! Here are some ways to prevent turning breaks from only five minutes into five hours.

It's Never Too Soon To Revise Old Content: 3 Reasons Why

3 years ago

What if we re-imagined revision? Instead of it being another word for cramming, we reckon revising regularly throughout the year is the key to succeeding in your exams. Here’s our take on why.

How to Study ‘Smarter Not Harder’ in 3 Easy Steps

3 years ago

‘Study smarter, not harder’ is advice that floats around a lot when you’re in Year 11 and 12 -- but what does that even mean? And how do you even follow it?

COVID-19 Update

4 years ago

This is a quick post about how we are addressing the COVID-19 pandemic at RESN.

End of Term 2!

4 years ago

After a big first half of the year at RESN, we're proud to say that we are continuing to grow at a rapid pace!