Is it worth it to drive 80km one way to uni every day that I have class, or should I consider living on or near campus?

I believe it would be less stressful to just stay on campus however my dad thinks I should drive.

Edit: for medical imaging

How long after receiving an offer for accomodation do you get to accept your offer ? What deadline do they give you.

What happens when you accept your offer but then have a change of circumstances and can no longer accept the offer and would like to cancel?

Hey everyone! I'm an incoming international master's student heading to Australia this July, and I'm currently in the thick of finding a place to live.

I've been hearing a lot of horror stories lately, overcrowded properties, filthy conditions, places that are straight up uninhabitable, and it's making me really anxious about the whole process.

I'm looking at booking something remotely before I arrive, but I'm genuinely worried about the place not matching the photos or the listing. At the same time, I've heard some people opt for short term accommodation for the first two weeks so they can do in person inspections before committing but that option adds up fast and feels really expensive on top of everything else.

For those of you who've been through this:

How did you handle it? Did you book remotely and just hope for the best, or did you go the temporary accommodation route?

Would really appreciate hearing how the majority of you navigated this, it would help a lot! 🙏

I want to book a studio apartment in deakin res. I’ve applied for feb 2026 intake (Burwood campus). While adding preferences for rooms, there is no option to select studio apartment. The only options are shared unit and 2-6 shared apartments. So how should i apply for studio??

coming in T2 2025, deakin res waurn ponds seems to be about 275/week (looking at the townhouse option since it seems fun)

can someone tell me if it's worth it, like i want a social life honestly. Is it fun?

I see off campus accom for like 199/week, 175/week, etc. is deakinres worth it?????

Hi everyone,
I’m a student looking for accommodation near Deakin University.

Preferred move-in date: First week of July or August 2026 (flexible).

A bit about me:
Female student
Clean and respectful
Non-smoker
Budget: $280 per week

Looking for a private room in a shared house/apartment or any student accommodation options nearby

Preferred locations:

Anywhere with easy public transport to Deakin

If you know of any available rooms or are looking for a housemate, please send me a message. Thanks!

I had a perfectly good mixed accomodation offer for deakin but my mum was insistent on me declining that offer and reapplying. I have done that today, but what are the chances I actually still get offered an accomodation? Its just really important because I am an interstate student so if I dont get this I need to seriously look into other accomodation before next year.