I got offered a place. I think I'll accept it for now...
EDIT: Found some wonderful reviews of the place:
http://www.travel-library.com/hotels/pacific/australia/australian_capital_territory/canberra/canberra_carotel_motel_and_caravan_park.html
Yeah I am an international first year undergraduate too. Their pretty brochures say first year and international are priority, but clearly this was never the case.
They have cooking and laundry facilities on site. Also, 2 buildings x 12 rooms = 24 students only so no need to freak out. The odds are pretty low. The higher being you believe in (or not) will have a perverse sense of humour for you to have such luck.
I just got back my maths results...I'm in yr 11 doing accelerated maths
2 unit - 96% (i couldn't solve a simple algebraic equation :( ) [Tied 1st]
Ext 1- 88% 1st by a mile
Ext 2 - 90% 1st by two miles
I admit it's a lot easier studying for these when I don't have to worry any other subjects...