Just rock up, and you'll be greeted at the door by an army of senior residents who will make it their mission to make you feel like home from the moment you step out of the car (at least it was like this at my college). Are you bringing your parents? Because you'll probs need around $100-150 to...
$150 a week is decent for an unrenovated 3br house; a new apartment will set you back up to $250pw.
Utilities should be budgeted at around $25-30pw. Remember, Canberra is FREEZING in winter, so heating costs are huge.
On campus is way better in your first year. There's two main groups of people...
Hold up there, OP. You do realise that there is more to uni than class?
If you have spare time, it should be filled up with extra-curriculars. Do you play sport? An instrument? Act? Like volunteering?
The list is endless. You'll have a lot more fun at uni if you get involved.
And how are you...
See http://studyat.anu.edu.au/programs/4301XBARTS;overview.html
Also, there will be people to help you at enrolment. This is a very popular degree, so you'll end up doing exactly the same courses as a ton of other first years.
For law at least, you'll be studying LAWS1201 and 1203 (foundations...
Re: Drug Decriminalisation
Pot is already decriminalised in the ACT; in fact you can grow up to 2 plants in your backyard (if you get caught you have to go to 1 rehab session and pay a small fine)
World hasn't collapsed there yet
Just a spot of advice new ANU ppl:
Whilst you might have the option of moving into student accommodation from early Feb, the orientation program doesn't kick off till Feb 13th. Many halls/colleges won't even let people in till this date (or the weekend before).
If you move down early, you risk...