Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)
Many students dream of 'dorm life', living in a dynamic student environment. Australian dormitories can be located on-campus or off-campus (generally close by).
Benefits of this type of accommodation include:
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community environment
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built-in in social life
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safety
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study partners
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close to the campus services & classes
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easy to make friends
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may be cost-effective, depending on the facility
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cultural diversity
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Negatives of this type of accommodation include:
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lack of privacy
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noise
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there may be a lack of space
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flues & virus spread more rapidly
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may be expensive, depending on the facility
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peer pressure / partying
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sharing facilities like bathrooms & kitchen space
Finding Purpose-Built Student Accommodation
PBSAs tend to be in large towers located off campus, and are open to students from any education provider/institution.
They are often shared, fully-furnished apartments, with each student having their own room. However cheaper options include a bunk bed, sharing a room with another student.
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Prices average $300-600 per week, depending on the option you choose.
Here are some population options in Australia:
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Capital Student Stays (Adelaide)
Dwell Student Living (Adelaide, Melbourne)
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Iglu (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney)
Scape Student Living (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney)
Student One (Brisbane)
The Switch (Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth)
UniLodge (Multiple locations - including regional)
Y Suites (Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney)
Yugo (Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth)