{"id":28367,"date":"2025-07-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=28367"},"modified":"2025-06-18T15:59:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T07:59:06","slug":"living-on-your-own-for-the-first-time-how-to-survive-without-your-parents","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/living-on-your-own-for-the-first-time-how-to-survive-without-your-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Living on your own for the first time: How to survive without your parents\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Reading time | 3 minutes <\/strong>\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Moving out of home is exciting, but also a little terrifying. Suddenly, you\u2019re responsible for food, bills, cleaning and keeping yourself alive (without someone reminding you to take the chicken out of the freezer). Whether you\u2019re in student housing, a share house or your own place, here\u2019s how to handle your newfound independence like a pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Learn to cook more than toast and noodles<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to be the next MasterChef but knowing a few basic meals will save you money and stress. Think: one-pot pasta, stir-fry, burrito bowls. Just easy, budget-friendly and customisable meals. Start building a go-to list of meals that are cheap, quick and don\u2019t require a million ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus tip:<\/strong> Freeze leftovers. Future-you will thank you after a long day of classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Budget like your rent depends on it (because it does)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a simple budget<\/a> with your income and your regular expenses (like rent, groceries, transport, phone bills). Use a spreadsheet<\/a> or budgeting app<\/a> to track what\u2019s going where. Knowing how much you can spend each week = less money stress. Visit the \u2018planning your budget\u2019 page on the Curtin website<\/a> to find out more about budgeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Don\u2019t forget the boring, but important, stuff<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bins. Electricity bills. Cleaning the bathroom. These things might\u2019ve *magically* happened at home, but now they\u2019re your job<\/a>. Create a chore roster<\/a> (especially if you\u2019re house sharing). It\u2019ll keep your space liveable and your housemates happy<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Look after yourself<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When no one\u2019s around to check in, it\u2019s easy to let things slide. Make time for regular meals, sleep, exercise and staying connected with friends or family – even if it\u2019s just one phone call a week. The Student Wellbeing Advisory Service<\/a> is also here if things get overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Embrace the freedom (and the responsibility)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living independently means making your space your own, setting your schedule and figuring out what works for you. You\u2019ll learn heaps about yourself, and yes, you\u2019ll probably burn something or forget to pay a bill along the way. It\u2019s all part of the learning curve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro tip:<\/strong> Follow @curtinlifeaustralia<\/a> for more tips on student life, budgeting, cooking and staying on top of your new independency! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uni is about more than lectures, it\u2019s where you learn how to live.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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