Jazabel (Jazz) L

• Hi Jazz! So, what are you studying?

  Bachelor of Entertainment Business Management

• Why did you choose to live at Iglu?

  I chose to live at Iglu because of the Regional Scholarship. The stress free aspects of only having to pay rent and not worry about facilities, bills etc. made it really easy to move out of home.

• Why did you choose to study in Sydney?

  My niche course in live music and entertainment wasn’t available at local unis. Studying in Sydney gives me the opportunity to really get a hands-on experience in live music as there’s so much around. I love getting amongst the industry and what it has to offer, and Sydney is the perfect place for this.

• What’s the best thing about being a student?

  I love the social side of being a student. There’s always a student night on or an event where I can meet people in similar situations to me. I love meeting new people and having a good time. Whether at uni or at a social night, being a student is the best way to start a conversation.

• What do you get up to when you’re not studying?

  When I’m not studying, I’m usually out watching live music of some form. I love the industry and how it connects people so getting amongst the atmosphere and energy of music is exactly what I need to escape from it all.

• What do you like about living at Iglu?

  I love the social side of Iglu and how easy it is to meet people. I also like the simplicity of it. Just moving out of home, I only have to worry about rent, not water or Wi-Fi. It’s a great first step out of living with your parents. You’re never lonely in the sense of there is always someone to talk to and you’re always meeting new people. It feels like a big school camp in a way, it’s fun to live with your friends and even better when you have your own apartment.

• As an Iglu Regional Scholarship recipient, how did the scholarship help you?

  The scholarship has brought me stability and an opportunity to step into adulthood with the safety and simplicity of Iglu and its rooms. I’ve also been able to access the Entertainment Industry first hand. Without this scholarship I would be travelling a 6 hour round commute to uni each day. I have been able to gain industry experience and land an industry job whilst meeting awesome people along the way.

• You’re also a Resident Leader (RL) at Iglu Central Park, what’s your favourite thing about the job?

  I love connecting with residents and putting on events. Studying event management I’m able to put my passions to use outside of uni and create social, bubbly spaces for our residents.

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

  Hopefully, I see myself well graduated out of uni with some lifelong mates. As a career I’ll be either bringing light to regional towns like mine by holding massive music festivals on their land or touring with a band around Australia as their tour manager. Overall, just creating opportunities and spaces for people to share the love of live music and have a good time.

• And last but not least, what words of wisdom would you pass on to future Iglu residents?

  Take advantage of the breakfast bar! No, for real. Meet as many people as you can. Iglu is filled with amazing students who you will make lifelong mates with. Meet the resident leaders and Iglu staff as well. At the end of the day they’re the ones who will help you and they’re more than happy to give you a hand when you need one. It is a great way to meet new people with the comfort of your own space. It’s simple with the one weekly rent payment instead of worrying about bills etc. Its a great transition to independence from moving out of home.