Uni life crisis xD

[Starlight]

What's really unnerving me is the time before the exams, when they continue teaching you new material/handing out assignments and junk, while we have to study for exams. And the motivation to study has been lost...especially because nobody is telling me exactly what I need to do - so I have no real goals to achieve (eg. finish chapter 1 questions or something).

Honestly, being this independent is driving me mad, and it shows in tutes and labs where I don't know what the fuck is going on. I'm keeping on top of assignments, readings, electronic homework and so on but overall this is really unhealthy mentally (for me, at least). This whole uni thing is so ambiguous the only kind of study I can get myself to do is to read read and read. I really wished there was set work that was actually assessed (no, not assignments; like textbook questions more so for repetitive practice, yes it sounds like VCE) on a regular basis, because otherwise, there's just no sense of urgency and I end up in an absolute mess.

Oh, and the fucking Melbourne model doesn't help either. Just let me be an engineer ffs and stop putting so much pressure on me to get into the Masters program.

Yeah the (expletive) melbourne model isn't so good at times, extending the time we have to be at uni etc. Oh the day employment arrives will be the best day of my life.

[Greatness]

What's really unnerving me is the time before the exams, when they continue teaching you new material/handing out assignments and junk, while we have to study for exams. And the motivation to study has been lost...especially because nobody is telling me exactly what I need to do - so I have no real goals to achieve (eg. finish chapter 1 questions or something).

Honestly, being this independent is driving me mad, and it shows in tutes and labs where I don't know what the fuck is going on. I'm keeping on top of assignments, readings, electronic homework and so on but overall this is really unhealthy mentally (for me, at least). This whole uni thing is so ambiguous the only kind of study I can get myself to do is to read read and read. I really wished there was set work that was actually assessed (no, not assignments; like textbook questions more so for repetitive practice, yes it sounds like VCE) on a regular basis, because otherwise, there's just no sense of urgency and I end up in an absolute mess.

Oh, and the fucking Melbourne model doesn't help either. Just let me be an engineer ffs and stop putting so much pressure on me to get into the Masters program.

Yeah the (expletive) melbourne model isn't so good at times, extending the time we have to be at uni etc. Oh the day employment arrives will be the best day of my life.

Life is a bitch... I wouldnt be so absolute on 'Oh the day employment arrives will be the best day of my life.' You might not even be able to land a job after uni!! Even if you do it may not be the job you wished for or they may make you do things you don't want to!
We just have to persevere, stick to our beliefs and hope for the best!

[Starlight]

What's really unnerving me is the time before the exams, when they continue teaching you new material/handing out assignments and junk, while we have to study for exams. And the motivation to study has been lost...especially because nobody is telling me exactly what I need to do - so I have no real goals to achieve (eg. finish chapter 1 questions or something).

Honestly, being this independent is driving me mad, and it shows in tutes and labs where I don't know what the fuck is going on. I'm keeping on top of assignments, readings, electronic homework and so on but overall this is really unhealthy mentally (for me, at least). This whole uni thing is so ambiguous the only kind of study I can get myself to do is to read read and read. I really wished there was set work that was actually assessed (no, not assignments; like textbook questions more so for repetitive practice, yes it sounds like VCE) on a regular basis, because otherwise, there's just no sense of urgency and I end up in an absolute mess.

Oh, and the fucking Melbourne model doesn't help either. Just let me be an engineer ffs and stop putting so much pressure on me to get into the Masters program.

Yeah the (expletive) melbourne model isn't so good at times, extending the time we have to be at uni etc. Oh the day employment arrives will be the best day of my life.

Life is a bitch... I wouldnt be so absolute on 'Oh the day employment arrives will be the best day of my life.' You might not even be able to land a job after uni!! Even if you do it may not be the job you wished for or they may make you do things you don't want to!
We just have to persevere, stick to our beliefs and hope for the best!

It's not on the guarantee i'll have a job, rather just a sigh of relief i've completed uni. I think I sssssshould be ok for employment if i do well consistently and keep my options open in uni subject/ major wise.

[Gloamglozer]

What's really unnerving me is the time before the exams, when they continue teaching you new material/handing out assignments and junk, while we have to study for exams. And the motivation to study has been lost...especially because nobody is telling me exactly what I need to do - so I have no real goals to achieve (eg. finish chapter 1 questions or something).

I really wished there was set work that was actually assessed (no, not assignments; like textbook questions more so for repetitive practice, yes it sounds like VCE) on a regular basis, because otherwise, there's just no sense of urgency and I end up in an absolute mess.

That's one of the things you will need to adjust to.  Uni isn't all about rote learning and learning by repetition.  Some subjects, yes it may be true, but the most important thing is understanding the concepts.  Since I'm from a mathematical background, I'll give you an example: if a lecturer gives you a formula, don't just blindly memorise it or blindly use it because it's going to be on the formula sheet.  Learn how to derive it and the real mechanics of how it works.  You'll get much more out of it and really grasp what's going on.

[marr]

What's really unnerving me is the time before the exams, when they continue teaching you new material/handing out assignments and junk, while we have to study for exams. And the motivation to study has been lost...especially because nobody is telling me exactly what I need to do - so I have no real goals to achieve (eg. finish chapter 1 questions or something).

Honestly, being this independent is driving me mad, and it shows in tutes and labs where I don't know what the fuck is going on. I'm keeping on top of assignments, readings, electronic homework and so on but overall this is really unhealthy mentally (for me, at least). This whole uni thing is so ambiguous the only kind of study I can get myself to do is to read read and read. I really wished there was set work that was actually assessed (no, not assignments; like textbook questions more so for repetitive practice, yes it sounds like VCE) on a regular basis, because otherwise, there's just no sense of urgency and I end up in an absolute mess.

Oh, and the fucking Melbourne model doesn't help either. Just let me be an engineer ffs and stop putting so much pressure on me to get into the Masters program.

Yeah the (expletive) melbourne model isn't so good at times, extending the time we have to be at uni etc. Oh the day employment arrives will be the best day of my life.

I've thought that for a while but honestly I don't think it's all what it's been cracked up to be. When/If you get a job there'll be new problems such as will you be able to pay the taxes, are you going to get fired, am I making enough to put food on the table etc. I'm somewhat in the mind set at the moment that I want to stay at uni for as long as possible. I mean when else do you get the chance to get funded by the government to do something that you enjoy, work minimal hours with days off and hang out with your friends without worrying about staying alive?

[Fyrefly]

What's really unnerving me is the time before the exams, when they continue teaching you new material/handing out assignments and junk, while we have to study for exams. And the motivation to study has been lost...especially because nobody is telling me exactly what I need to do - so I have no real goals to achieve (eg. finish chapter 1 questions or something).

Honestly, being this independent is driving me mad, and it shows in tutes and labs where I don't know what the fuck is going on. I'm keeping on top of assignments, readings, electronic homework and so on but overall this is really unhealthy mentally (for me, at least). This whole uni thing is so ambiguous the only kind of study I can get myself to do is to read read and read. I really wished there was set work that was actually assessed (no, not assignments; like textbook questions more so for repetitive practice, yes it sounds like VCE) on a regular basis, because otherwise, there's just no sense of urgency and I end up in an absolute mess.

Oh, and the fucking Melbourne model doesn't help either. Just let me be an engineer ffs and stop putting so much pressure on me to get into the Masters program.

Yeah the (expletive) melbourne model isn't so good at times, extending the time we have to be at uni etc. Oh the day employment arrives will be the best day of my life.

I've thought that for a while but honestly I don't think it's all what it's been cracked up to be. When/If you get a job there'll be new problems such as will you be able to pay the taxes, are you going to get fired, am I making enough to put food on the table etc. I'm somewhat in the mind set at the moment that I want to stay at uni for as long as possible. I mean when else do you get the chance to get funded by the government to do something that you enjoy, work minimal hours with days off and hang out with your friends without worrying about staying alive?

Also, four months of summer holidays.

[happycat]

What's really unnerving me is the time before the exams, when they continue teaching you new material/handing out assignments and junk, while we have to study for exams. And the motivation to study has been lost...especially because nobody is telling me exactly what I need to do - so I have no real goals to achieve (eg. finish chapter 1 questions or something).

Honestly, being this independent is driving me mad, and it shows in tutes and labs where I don't know what the fuck is going on. I'm keeping on top of assignments, readings, electronic homework and so on but overall this is really unhealthy mentally (for me, at least). This whole uni thing is so ambiguous the only kind of study I can get myself to do is to read read and read. I really wished there was set work that was actually assessed (no, not assignments; like textbook questions more so for repetitive practice, yes it sounds like VCE) on a regular basis, because otherwise, there's just no sense of urgency and I end up in an absolute mess.

Oh, and the fucking Melbourne model doesn't help either. Just let me be an engineer ffs and stop putting so much pressure on me to get into the Masters program.

Yeah the (expletive) melbourne model isn't so good at times, extending the time we have to be at uni etc. Oh the day employment arrives will be the best day of my life.

I've thought that for a while but honestly I don't think it's all what it's been cracked up to be. When/If you get a job there'll be new problems such as will you be able to pay the taxes, are you going to get fired, am I making enough to put food on the table etc. I'm somewhat in the mind set at the moment that I want to stay at uni for as long as possible. I mean when else do you get the chance to get funded by the government to do something that you enjoy, work minimal hours with days off and hang out with your friends without worrying about staying alive?

Also, four months of summer holidays.

Bloody long I'd say.

[nemolala]

My problem at the moment is not knowing what the hells going on. Seriously all over the place.

[Greatness]

Feeling pretty happy today! Got 8/10 for my finance assignment And i can say that i'm finally adjusting to uni, the only time i study/revise is on the train hahah and i might do some tute work at home or read the textbooks.
Starting to look better

[b^3]

Feeling pretty happy today! Got 8/10 for my finance assignment And i can say that i'm finally adjusting to uni, the only time i study/revise is on the train hahah and i might do some tute work at home or read the textbooks.
Starting to look better

Completely with you one that one , somehow the train is where I seemed to be learning (and actually remembering) the most right now.

[paulsterio]

I think it's cause trains are distraction free, no internet, no facebook

[Greatness]

I think it's cause trains are distraction free, no internet, no facebook

XD i have both on my phone, but if i need to save the battery then i cant use it - also i save that battery life for lectures bahaha

[b^3]

I think it's cause trains are distraction free, no internet, no facebook

More like that I'm spending a hell of a lot of time on a train, on some days I have more time on a train then I do to study at home. So I guess it's just natural that thats where I'm finding the time to do/read stuff, although writing is quite hard to do (my handwriting was bad enough already ).

[paulsterio]

Well, you could always type!

But yeah, it really is bad for those who are from the western and northern suburbs to get to Monash!

[happycat]

I don't believe it, I checked my MSE results for my bio unit and I got 49/50. At first I thought nah that can't be right. Ironic how I didn't really try.