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Uni Stuff => Universities - Victoria => University of Melbourne => Topic started by: yourfriendlyneighbourhoodghost on September 23, 2019, 01:31:01 pm

Title: Misconceptions of UoM
Post by: yourfriendlyneighbourhoodghost on September 23, 2019, 01:31:01 pm
Hi,

I am really wanting to get into UoM next year, and even though there are some rumours about the Uni, I still would love to get it.

But, a lot of teachers and people say that UoM is full of snobby rich kids who think they are better than you. I don't think it is true, but, from any current students, what is your assessment on the people there?
Title: Re: Misconceptions of UoM
Post by: Joseph41 on September 23, 2019, 01:33:30 pm
Given the number of students studying at practically any university, I think you're almost guaranteed to come across a very wide variety of people and personalities.

If I were in your position, I wouldn't give much weight to things like this you hear.
Title: Re: Misconceptions of UoM
Post by: yourfriendlyneighbourhoodghost on September 23, 2019, 01:34:46 pm
Given the number of students studying at practically any university, I think you're almost guaranteed to come across a very wide variety of people and personalities.

If I were in your position, I wouldn't give much weight to things like this you hear.

That is a good point thank you (:
Title: Re: Misconceptions of UoM
Post by: Aaron on September 23, 2019, 01:45:53 pm
I studied at two completely different universities (La Trobe and Monash) during my undergrad and postgrad and I found both to contain very humble and 'down to earth' people along with those at the opposite end. I would not focus on this when choosing a course and uni, but focus on what the uni/course can do for you and your future.

I also think that the 'snobby' personality that you describe says more about the individual person, if anything. Not everybody is like that!