Lizards, snakes and buffalo aren't the usual students attending lectures at university this year but a new club is bringing them onto campus.
The Pets Society at the University of Canberra has quickly become popular since it was launched by student Jesse Wells this year.
Now, you might spot a lizard attending your chemistry lecture.
"We'll go for a big walk, we have a little exercise with them, play ball and treat them with dog-friendly peanut butter," Mr Wells said.
You don't have to be a University of Canberra student to bring your pet along to the club's pet meet-ups, with a session running every Sunday from 4-6pm. You can sign up through the UC Pet Society website.
This is just one of the clubs making campus life attractive for students returning after the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic.
Nutritionist Monique Watts hopes to change the tradition of two-minute noodle consumption during late nights writing essays.
With university students struggling to afford the ingredients for healthy meals, Ms Watts offers cheap and healthy recipes for students at the Catholic University of Canberra.
"I started this club with a focus on creating healthy and budget-friendly meals. I know that healthy eating is so important for student wellbeing, especially around exam time," Ms Watts said.
For students searching for a healthy recipe before an exam Ms Watts revealed the meal all students should be cooking.
"Stir fry, quick and easy, you can put so many vegetables in it and it's really healthy," she said.
There are a variety of clubs at Canberra universities always on the lookout for new members.
If you're a Swiftie looking to socialise with other Taylor Swift enthusiast students at ANU, you can all sing along to your favourite songs.
Fancy an outdoor finska game after long day of reading nihilist philosophy? You can forget all about Nietzsche by joining the Finskaroos.
Last year the ANU Finskaroos represented Australia on the world stage in a historic first world championships in France.
The Finskaroos reached the top 32 out of 200 teams in the tournament which was held in the middle of the French alps.
This year the the ANU Finskaroos are looking for members to join their team as they train for the 2023 championships, which will be held in Finland.
You can start training with the Finskaroos by signing up through the ANUSA website.
If you're an outdoors person the ANU Mountaineering Club is perfect for and your friends, with activities ranging from bushwalking, canoeing and kayaking.
You'll need to become a member through the ANU Mountaineering website before you can participate in trips and hire gear from the store.
The UC Snow Sports Club is home to all things ski and board at the University of Canberra.
If you and your friends want to escape into the mountains and snowboard in the snowy mountains you can join through the UC Snow Sports Club website.
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