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JCH 101 Being underage at JCH

By Susan Malikoff By Lily Begg

Excited? Nervous? Feeling completely and utterly overwhelmed with new information? Never fear! I’m here to get you
up-to-date with all the key tips, tricks and traditions related to life at Janet Clarke Hall. While you may currently be a So, you’ve hacked the system and made it to uni before 18. Woo! Now what? Well, you might be feeling a
bewildered, blundering fresher, with this guide you’ll be as JCH-savvy as Lady Janet herself!
little bummed that you won’t be able to live that college experience. The partying, nights out, and bevs on
Meal times the roof. But fear not, I am here (as a seasoned underage fresher) to reassure you that there are still plenty
◊ Breakfast: 7:30-9:00 on weekdays, 7:30-9:30 on What is “the Student Club”? of ways you can live JCH life to the max without the ability to drink, vote, or drive without a supervising
Saturdays and 8-10 on Sundays. The Student Club is the name given to the body of licensed driver.
◊ Lunch: 12:30-1:30 every day. students at JCH that you are now a part of! The Student
◊ Afternoon Tea: 3:30 every day, served in the JCR. Club elects its leaders, the Executive (called Exec for You should first be warned that existing as an underage person does not go unnoticed. When reflecting
◊ Dinner: 6:15-7:00, except on Mondays and Thursdays short), who organise student-run college events and on his experiences as an underage fresher in 2019, Aditya Bhat recounted a particularly confronting
for High Table which doesn’t start until 6:30. ensure everyone has a fun time at college.
experience in which he was singled out by a policeman during the O-Week safety talks:
What is High Table? What are room points?
On Monday and Thursday nights at 6:30 we have High This is relevant to you if you think you might come back “I found myself rather mortified to have been brought forward by policeman Nick on the second day, and
Table instead of regular dinner. High Table is more formal, to college in 2021. Room points are earned through given a stern talking-to in front of 40 people I didn’t know.”
so don’t forget your smart casual attire! This generally participating in college activities. They are split into
means no shorts, sports clothes, thongs, ugg boots or three categories – sports, culture and service. You earn I’m afraid that being singled out is just part of life in the limelight. On a less alarming note though, Aditya
un-collared shirts. We generally meet in the JCR at 6:15ish one point per activity, with a maximum of four points fondly reminisced of the true JCH spirit, noting that “everyone was very kind in not forcing a drop of
and enter the dining hall together at 6:30. Also, get ready per category. These points will then determine room alcohol past my lips until I was safely 18.” (Please note that no forcing will occur at JCH, regardless of age.)
to feel like a Hogwarts student, as we wear our gowns on allocation for next year. However, don’t become too fixated
Monday evenings (unless the temperature is over 25°C). on earning points! There are so many more important You’ll find that whether you drink or not really isn’t a big deal at JCH, and you won’t be excluded from any
During High Table the college principal, staff and other reasons to participate in college events: representing JCH
students will make announcements to let you know what’s on an intercollegiate level, making new friends, showing college parties or events. While there’ll often be a group heading out to hit the clubs, there’ll just as likely
going on at college and uni. Oh, and did I forget to mention off your talents and having fun!! The memories you will be a group planning a night in with movies and games. Yo-Chi and Pidapipó are also popular Lygon Street
wine? make are worth more than any room. haunts, so if you fancy ridiculously overpriced yoghurt and standing in long lines, that might just be your
scene. And remember, you can always enjoy drinks on the roof with a good old gut-cleansing kombucha!
What is Clubbers? Troubleshooting: Who To See When [Insert Problem Unfortunately, there are some intercollege events such as Step-Up that are held in restricted venues which
Organised by the amazing Food Subcommittee, Clubbers Here] Happens means you won’t be able to attend. This is disappointing. I’m sure you will receive lots of sympathy.
is a supper with plates of delicious food for everyone to
enjoy. It is held on Tuesday and Thursday evening at 9:30 • I need help after hours: Contact the duty tutor on 0408 Just to keep things glass-half-full however, I have compiled a heartening list of permissible activities.
pm (sharp – arrive at 9:32 and there may not be any food 519 075 – the duty tutor is available to help you.
left!). • Something in my room/a college facility is broken or Things you can do:
faulty: The maintenance book is located in the foyer
Late meals next to the SCR. Write your problem here and Bruce
Going to miss a meal? No problem! You can order a will follow it up. ◊ Intercollege sports & arts and culture events!
late lunch or dinner on the JCH intranet. Lunch must be • My wifi/printing isn’t working: Amrick is our IT manager. ◊ Workscheme!
ordered before 8 pm the day before and late dinners must He can be contacted at it@jch.unimelb.edu.au or in ◊ Yoga!
be ordered before 6 pm on the same day. his office at college. Alternatively, you could ask our IT ◊ Bake bread!
committee for help – Zac, Phil and Ritchie. ◊ Dance on the tennis court!
Someone yelled, “JCH!” at me. How do I respond? • I want to suggest a way to improve an aspect of college ◊ Eat ice cream!
“Hoo-Hah-Hah!” life: Speak to any member of Exec – we are happy ◊ Get U18 discounts!
to help and take any questions/suggestions higher if ◊ Jam with friends!
The JCH library need be. You could also go to your designated Wing
The library has a range of textbooks and fiction and Officer! And impermissible ones…
non-fiction works for you to borrow and use. You can • I have a problem with my college tutorials: Our Dean of
search for these in the catalogue website found on the studies can help you out. Things you cannot do:
JCH Intranet. Just make sure you return anything you’ve • I have administrative issues/need to organise an ◊ Drink.
borrowed on time! If you need a book that isn’t there, you appointment with a staff member: Carolyn the Office
can put in a request with Cindy the Librarian and she will Manager (aka the loveliest and most helpful person
order it in for you or take it out of storage. The Library is ever) will help you. Pop into the front office or email As you can see, the first list is considerably longer! Got to admit, there aren’t a whole lot of perks to being
also a great study space! her at office@jch.unimelb.edu.au. underage, but you’ll get through it. And if you have any concerns, chat to Eleanor McCormack. She’s a pro.

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