Welcome to the Journal Edit — a place for future and current residents to learn how things work at Journal and what life here is really like. From student lifestyle tips to community policies & processes and stories from our team, this space will keep growing with everything you need to know.
A clear guide for Journal residents on how to move out smoothly, including inspections, cleaning standards, bond refunds, and post-departure requirements.
A practical guide for Journal residents covering what to do before arrival, how check-in works, and what to expect on your first day at Journal.
We’re on the hunt for creative and passionate students to help bring Journal’s student experience to life through video! If you love filming, editing, or sharing daily moments online, join us now!
BTS as a student leader organising an easter event
Tennis, sunshine, and match day energy
Back in rhythm, ready for a new semester
Coastal trips, campus life, and Journal events
Small wins, big smiles. She’s settling in so nicely
Anytime workouts at Journal, because health matters too
Calm and realistic: make bed, gym, shower, brekkie
Cooking with friends. Sweet chaos
A quick look at the library, gym, rooftop, and her shared apartment
A curated mix of fun and useful events, from social catch ups and study breaks to career talks that help residents connect and feel at home.
Grab a Journal bike and get around with ease, perfect for campus trips, quick errands, and everyday student life.
Access to 24/7 in-building gym plus free fitness classes including yoga, Pilates, HIIT and more.
Practical guides to student life, from resume tips to study habits and everyday essentials in Australia.
Where to eat near Journal, plus budget friendly recipes and food ideas for busy student life.
Health, fitness and wellbeing resources for students in Australia.
Your community hub for resident stories, insights into our processes, and everyday life at Journal.
Every student has a story to tell. Here are a few from past Journal residents who’ve moved on from uni life and into the next chapter, shaped by their time in the Journal community.
Breaking into the industry as an international student was challenging, but starting early and staying resilient helped me build a career I am proud of.
During university, I secured a summer vacationer role in my penultimate year, which later turned into a graduate position and marked the beginning of my career. As an international student, opportunities were limited and the application process was not easy, but being proactive, building connections, and staying persistent helped me move forward. Today, I am proud to be a Manager at Deloitte. My time at Journal was just as meaningful, with its strong sense of community and vibrant events making it easy to form lasting friendships. One standout moment was meeting former Prime Minister Julia Gillard during her visit, which was a truly memorable experience and one that still stays with me today.
Finding my passion for marketing during university was unexpected but pursuing it led me somewhere I’m proud to be.
I began university studying Electrical Engineering, but it didn’t take long to discover my real passion lay in business and marketing. An internship in my final year led to a full-time role at a global media agency working on accounts like Mitsubishi and Bridgestone, before moving to a boutique agency, and most recently joining Elephant Room in Sydney as Paid Social Specialist working with e-commerce brands like Bydee and Bed Threads. Journal made moving to a new country feel effortless—the community instantly felt like home and some of my closest friends today are people I met there. Looking back, I’d tell my younger self to take full advantage of every event and connection—those relationships are genuinely invaluable.
