Gerard and Vanessa - a match made on Res
- Blog
- 3 min video
- •Posted February 2023
Deakin residential alumni Gerard and Vanessa Bibile met at a BBQ on campus shortly after beginning their studies in the year 2000. Now married with four children (one of whom is a Deakin alum), they returned to Burwood Student Village (BSV) to reflect on their time living on campus.
They were among the first residents to move into BSV when it first opened, so it was fitting for them to visit the newly refurbished buildings over 20 years later. In this video, they reminisce about how they first met, the lifelong friends they made as a result of living on Res, and give some advice to new students starting out.
Deakin Residential Services is delighted to celebrate 50 years of student accommodation throughout 2023. We will be sharing stories of alumni who have lived and studied with us over the last 50 years, as well as bringing past ressies together for three great reunion events in June. Read more and register for the events here.
Written by
Sam Johnstone is Manager, Experience and Engagement at Deakin Residential Services. With a background in engagement and student experience roles across Deakin and the wider Higher Education sector, Sam is passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential.