Meet some students from UNSW Hall

Debbie Tommy

Student

Degree: Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Honours)

Hometown: Kochi, India

Describe UNSW Hall in 3 words
Supportive, Inclusive, FUN!!!

What is your favourite part about living in UNSW Hall?
The best part about living in UNSW Hall is its cultural diversity and welcoming community feeling. You get to meet students from different degrees and different parts of the world. It’s like an extended family where everyone’s got your back. 

What’s your favourite place to eat around UNSW?
My favourite place to eat around UNSW is the Village Café!! A cute spot to catch up with your friends for coffee or the famous chocolate croissant. It’s the closest to UNSW Hall and you also get the quickest wraps and sandwiches to go.

What’s your go-to productivity trick?
Prioritizing my to-do list while playing some chill Lo-fi music in the background

How do you spend your free time?
Sometimes, I like to walk around campus and look at the uniquely designed buildings. At other times, I go down to the music room to have a nice jam session with my friends.

Any advice to students thinking about living on campus? 
Living on campus is the best way to ease into university, make new friends and also meet people from your degree. You also become well versed with what’s happening in and around uni. You’d end up making unforgettable memories through college events and would never miss out on great opportunities!

Swe Zarni Aung

Student

Degree: Bachelor of Medical Science

Hometown: Corindi Beach, NSW

Describe Hall in 3 words
Welcoming, diverse, and fun.

Has living on campus been what you expected it to be?
Living on campus has exceeded all of my expectations and continues to do so!! UNSW Hall has the best community; I love that there is such a diverse range of people that you meet all of which are so friendly and welcoming.

What’s your favourite place to eat around UNSW?
Anywhere lower campus, particularly, Stellini’s, Maze and Yallah Eats.

What’s your go-to productivity trick?
Plan my week on Sunday night so that I can see when in the week I can get things done.

If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?
Excel spreadsheets 

How do you spend your free time?
Cooking, picnics, beach days, Sudoku and spending time with my friends. 

Any advice to students thinking about living on campus?
Do it!! Living on campus offers an unique experience that will be difficult to find elsewhere.