Tahlia W

• Hi Tahlia! What are you studying?

  Bachelor of Arts

• Why did you choose to study in Brisbane?

  I have some family and high school friends here. Also, I was excited to explore the depths of the city on my own!

• Why did you choose to live at Iglu?

  To be close to the night life, the day life, you name it! Everything happens here in the cbd, everything is a quick walk away. The museums, performing arts centre, World Science Festival, walk trails, bike trails, restaurants, gardens. There are endless things to do with the new friends I expected to make at Iglu! And friends I indeed made!

• What is your favourite thing about being a student?

  Probably the fact my hunger for learning is always fed!

• What is your favourite thing to do when you are not studying?

  Eating. That or simply exploring the city with some good company.

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

  It really helped aid my financials while I was dealing with big big life stresses like family health and moving away from home! It genuinely made my move possible in the first place so I’ll forever be grateful for it. It really was the extra fuel to help kick-start my fantastic future here in the city, immersed in UQ life.

• So you’re a Resident Leader. What’s your favourite thing about being an RL?

  Oh man, where to begin. First of all, the workplace is so close to home in more ways than one. Not only do I have an easy walk to work every shift, but also my coworkers feel like friends and family too me! And then the residents, getting to know them at events, what their passions are and where they’re from is always an absolute joy for me. They make the job so enjoyable, becoming RL genuinely felt like winning a prize!

• What is your favourite thing about Iglu?

  I could say the breakfasts we get here, but I’m gonna have to say the people I’ve met along the way always win.

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

  Hopefully as a humanitarian! I major in Peace and Conflict studies so I sure hope my degree is my gateway to make that dream come true!

• What words of wisdom would you pass on to future Iglu residents?

  Don’t feel rushed to fill your pin board. Let it slowly grow over time from all the memories you make. I am certain by the end of your stay, it should be full of photos and mementos.