Anyone from the western suburbs going to Monash?

[Chromeo33]

The plan is to do a double degree at Monash, but that would mean 5 years of travelling to and from Monash whilst living in the west.

I was just hoping I could home in on how fellow "westerners" handle the commute to Clayton.

And was it, in any way, a contributing factor in your decision to go to - or, god forbid, transfer from - Monash?

[Mao]

Monash has a habit of giving away scholarships to 'convince' people. There are a few 'fortunate' westies who are going to Monash. You can probably pm them for advice.

[jimmy999]

I have the convenience of being located right next to a freeway so some travel time is cut however I average about a 40 minute drive to uni each day. I found it's not the drive that's hard to get used to, but it's the having to wake up early that kills you. For a 9am lecture, I need to leave here by 7:30 to avoid all the bad traffic which means waking up at 6:30/7 to be able to get ready on time. It's not that great when you're consistently going to bed at 1am and end up sleeping in so you miss all your lectures. I am actually considering moving out in a few months so I'll be closer to uni so I don't have to wake up so early.

As for the decision to go to Monash in the first place, the fact they offered scholarships enticed me however my final decision was based on the course offered and I've made the right decision

[taiga]

They hand out scholarships like candy to people living on the west side of melbourne, but I think travel time isn't that bad considering you can read a book/chat with mates etc. Additionally you'll end up making friends that can drive you back home on some days (which I presume is around 40 mins), and once you get older, you can car pool.

[zhenzhenzhen]

i live in the west and didnt get a candy

meh imo just tough it out no other advice really can help you wake up in the morning to get to Monash. motivate yourself

[Souljette_93]

It's true, having to wake up early is the hardest part. Would be better if you drive, but if you dont, then you have to patiently bear it for as long as it takes. I assume it would take two trains and a bus?

If you are lucky to get a scholarship, I'm sure you can turn a blind eye..

[jasoN-]

It's like no one knows Monash Parkville exists (its very close to melb uni)

[Chromeo33]

It's true, having to wake up early is the hardest part. Would be better if you drive, but if you dont, then you have to patiently bear it for as long as it takes. I assume it would take two trains and a bus?

If you are lucky to get a scholarship, I'm sure you can turn a blind eye..

Yeah, its a train to Flinders, then the train to Huntingdale (I think?). Then a bus.

Just out of curiosity, would Monash inform me if I've received a scholarship before I've made my course decision? Or do I have to choose a Monash degree to even be eligible for scholarship?

[Chromeo33]

It's like no one knows Monash Parkville exists (its very close to melb uni)

Yeah, but the course I'm interested in is at Clayton.. *sigh..

[jasoN-]

lol yeah i was joking around, but seriously many ppl don't know parkville exists.

how long would it take to travel? for me its 5 mins drive from home to station, 35-50 mins train (depending on peak, express, waiting time etc), 15 mins tram to uni

you get used to it, but i wouldn't recommend going for 5 days a week (you find that you're losing a lot of time especially when u get home at like 6 and cbs doing work)

[Chromeo33]

lol yeah i was joking around, but seriously many ppl don't know parkville exists.

how long would it take to travel? for me its 5 mins drive from home to station, 35-50 mins train (depending on peak, express, waiting time etc), 15 mins tram to uni

you get used to it, but i wouldn't recommend going for 5 days a week (you find that you're losing a lot of time especially when u get home at like 6 and cbs doing work)

Right now, I'm getting home at like 5 and I'm finding it annoying.. let alone getting home at 6..

Travel for me would take 5 mins to station from home, about a 40min train ride to Flinders, then about a 10min wait for the next train, then probs another 40min ride to Huntingdale, then the bus to the Clayton campus..

Times that by 2 (for the commute back) and that's most likely what a typical day would be like @ Monash for me (if I choose Monash)...

[Souljette_93]

Yeah, its a train to Flinders, then the train to Huntingdale (I think?). Then a bus.

Just out of curiosity, would Monash inform me if I've received a scholarship before I've made my course decision? Or do I have to choose a Monash degree to even be eligible for scholarship?

Yes, they will inform you on ATAR day. If you have listed Monash in your preference, then they will..and the only eligibility of recieving that scholarship is  that if you accept being enrolled in it, or they accept you.

[Chromeo33]

Yeah, its a train to Flinders, then the train to Huntingdale (I think?). Then a bus.

Just out of curiosity, would Monash inform me if I've received a scholarship before I've made my course decision? Or do I have to choose a Monash degree to even be eligible for scholarship?

Yes, they will inform you on ATAR day. If you have listed Monash in your preference, then they will..and the only eligibility of recieving that scholarship is  that if you accept being enrolled in it, or they accept you.

Oh, OK. So I just have to put it as a preference for them to consider me?

Do I have to put that course as my first preference? Does it matter which priority I give to that course? If I put it as 2nd preference would they still consider me for a scholarship?

[Souljette_93]

 Good question. I'm not 100% sure but mostly likely no, only because when You do the applications through VTAC, Monash will know that you are interested but wouldn't know if it's your first or second pref (I assume anyway). If you happen to write it as your second, and you qualify for the requirements for your first and second, VTAC will send you your first pref, not the second.

Besides, during the ATAR time you will have time to modify your preferences if you want as that process is a lot later than the ATAR.

So by that you wouldn't need to write it as first pref to be considered for a scholarship.

[taiga]

Shouldn't say like candy. Equity and Excellence generally needs high 96-low 97 + to get, and living in the west/going to school in the west increases your chance of qualifying for it.