Tag: The Kensington Colleges

  • When culture became a costume at Goldstein College

    When culture became a costume at Goldstein College

    Several students have recently made complaints about Goldstein College’s “El Dorado Week”, held during O-Week this year. Goldstein College students were seen dressed up as Mexicans throughout the week in the celebrations. Common costume items included sombreros, moustaches, ponchos and face paint in tribal styles. All 150 student residents at Goldstein College have been given…

  • UNSW’s new colleges are here, but at what cost?

    UNSW’s new colleges are here, but at what cost?

    With the new Kensington Colleges buildings on the verge of completion at the end of last year, hundreds of incoming and returning residents were looking forward to spending 2014 in the brand new facilities. Daniel Sherratt, a second year resident, was one of them. That was before, however, he saw the new rent price. “My…