Things you wish you hadn't done

[Tomw2]

Things I wish I hadn't done:

ATS2399/3399: The Self & Others

The 2011 exam was a "group exam". You were put into groups of 3 and given an essay task. You had 30mins to plan, 30mins to write it together, then 30mins to finish of your own contribution separately - then hand in one task.

The final product was awarded a "pool of marks", which the three of you then had to decide how you wanted to divide it up (ie who did more). If the decision wasn't unanimous (ie if even one person disagreed), then you all automatically got the same marks, regardless of who did what.... Way to take merit out of the equation.

*shudders*

[alondouek]

The final product was awarded a "pool of marks", which the three of you then had to decide how you wanted to divide it up (ie who did more). If the decision wasn't unanimous (ie if even one person disagreed), then you all automatically got the same marks, regardless of who did what.... Way to take merit out of the equation.

Wait, what? Generally when I say things make no sense, it's hyperbole (i.e. throughout Methods) - but this literally makes no sense.

[Tomw2]

Wait, what? Generally when I say things make no sense, it's hyperbole (i.e. throughout Methods) - but this literally makes no sense.

I know, right? Similarly no hyperbole when I say my jaw dropped open.

The major assignment of the unit was originally a discussion (ie 3000-word essay) comparing and contrasting the perspectives of a select list of theorists on an issue, current event or some quotation. It was then changed. We had to write a dialogue in script format of three different theorists having a conversation about a topic. Yes, and actual script. Probably more a screenplay.... with referencing. I soldiered through that and was probably better for it in some intangible way (trying to be glass half full here).

But that exam.... Lunacy.

[Kanon]

Things I wish I hadn't done:

ATS2399/3399: The Self & Others

The 2011 exam was a "group exam". You were put into groups of 3 and given an essay task. You had 30mins to plan, 30mins to write it together, then 30mins to finish of your own contribution separately - then hand in one task.

The final product was awarded a "pool of marks", which the three of you then had to decide how you wanted to divide it up (ie who did more). If the decision wasn't unanimous (ie if even one person disagreed), then you all automatically got the same marks, regardless of who did what.... Way to take merit out of the equation.

*shudders*

Reminds me of that old TV show Golden Balls. Was there a lot of difficulty dividing up marks in your show?

[Fyrefly]

fucking physics

Did you at least use a condom?

[Hutchoo]

Ok Hutchoo/Nacho, for real: do you actually know TrueTears?

Yeah, lol. Simon and I are best buds

NACHO ON THE OTHER HAND.....

[John President]

I'm crossing over from Melbourne Uni to tell a story:

I was doing a science subject, focused on natural disasters which involved a group oral presentation discussing how to prepare for and manage a particular natural disaster.

I procrastinated writing my section of the speech and prepared it mostly in the room, while others were doing their speeches. It was only about a minute long, so I felt confident I could memorise it and do it easily without cue cards...

When I finally got up the front to say my piece, I made accidental eye contact with a mate, then briefly struggled to not laugh. Unfortunately, I completely lost my head in that moment, struggled to remember the sequence of topics and awkwardly stumbled through the rest of my speech - thanks to me, our group got the worst mark out of everyone in the class and I made a huge dumbass of myself.

[nacho]

Yeah, lol. Simon and I are best buds

NACHO ON THE OTHER HAND.....

[JinXi]

Using the revloving doors on Menzies on my first day thinking it out turn smoothly.

[slothpomba]

Using the revloving doors on Menzies on my first day thinking it out turn smoothly.

Then touching the glass to try make it go faster...

[CaptainAwesome]

Using the revloving doors on Menzies on my first day thinking it out turn smoothly.

Assuming things will go smoothly, only to end up walking into the door... you think I would've learned by now...

[alondouek]

Turning up 2 hours late to the Biomed "Transition Day" (good fun, but what was the point?)

Edit: Also left like 2 hours early - really getting into the spirit of university!

[CaptainAwesome]

Missing all of o-week. I didn't renew my club memberships. Oops.

[Art Vandelay]

Missing all of o-week. I didn't renew my club memberships. Oops.

ehh i skipped joining clubs, but bought my msa card - how do i join up to clubs? was there a benefit to joining clubs at o-week?

[slothpomba]

Missing all of o-week. I didn't renew my club memberships. Oops.

Ah shit, me too.

If you did club stuff enough club though surely you'd know when they meet or some higher up people in it, probably get onto them.

ehh i skipped joining clubs, but bought my msa card - how do i join up to clubs? was there a benefit to joining clubs at o-week?

(For both of you) There is a "club-day" thing going on during Tuesday. It won't nearly be as big as O-Week though. I also missed o-week last year like you guys and went to check out the club days but like half of the clubs weren't there. Since uni has already started, a lot of people in the clubs have classes and cant set up stuff. It's also no longer compulsory for them to do it, so, its more for returning students (like us) to join up again.

If there is any club you have a particular desire to join though you can probably go to their meetings (if they have them, depends on the club) or email someone higher up.

What clubs did you guys used to be in?