{"id":22211,"date":"2025-03-03T10:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T02:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=22211"},"modified":"2025-02-19T09:48:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T01:48:30","slug":"how-an-instagram-channel-can-help-you-get-settled-into-uni","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/how-an-instagram-channel-can-help-you-get-settled-into-uni\/","title":{"rendered":"How an Instagram channel can help you get settled into uni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Reading time: 2 minutes<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting university is an exhilarating journey, filled with new experiences and opportunities. However, it\u2019s natural to feel a bit nervous about stepping into this new world, away from familiar surroundings and support systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But fear not! Thanks to the power of social media, getting settled into university life has never been easier. Let\u2019s dive into how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/curtinlifeaustralia\/\">@curtinlifeustralia<\/a> can be your go-to resource, energising your journey with online connections, promoting incredible student opportunities, and sharing valuable tips and tricks from fellow students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connect with your peers online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping up with @curtilifeaustralia allows you to make great connections and share the excitement of starting on your university journey. Got those pre-university jitters? Don&#8217;t worry, they&#8217;ll fade away. The inclusive nature of our channel makes it a breeze to reach out to fellow students and ask questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Endless student opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to make the most of your time at Curtin or want to try something new? There are so many opportunities right within reach! From social sports to volunteering, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/career-advice\/search\/earn-while-you-learn\/\">Earn While You Learn<\/a>, you can learn more about your peers\u2019 experiences and see what you want to try out for yourself. Whether you want to help out the community, get into your fitness routine, or gain more experience, we&#8217;ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get a taste of uni life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New to uni? This Insta is your go-to source for everything Curtin student life. Say goodbye to idealised portrayals of the perfect student and hello to the authentic Curtin experience! 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