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Bri MT:
--- Quote from: theONEandONLY1 on August 28, 2018, 08:24:10 pm ---Hello everyone,
How would those with experience describe a 1.5 hour commute to and from university? Is it very arduous and tiring? Does it take away from the whole 'university' experience in terms of the clubs and social interactions?
Thank you in advance for your input.
(To put into perspective, I live in Frankston and will need to take the train to the University of Melbourne)
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Last sem I was around 3 hours each way, (and at uni 5 days a week w/ 3 8ams) which I found fairly draining, but now that I'm a bit under 2 hours I find it much more manageable. You get used to it and learn to make the most of the journey.
Either way, I felt no regrets about choosing the uni further from me (I live in the west)
If unimelb is the uni for you, I wouldn't let the distance stop you.
Joseph41:
--- Quote from: theONEandONLY1 on August 28, 2018, 08:24:10 pm ---Hello everyone,
How would those with experience describe a 1.5 hour commute to and from university? Is it very arduous and tiring? Does it take away from the whole 'university' experience in terms of the clubs and social interactions?
Thank you in advance for your input.
(To put into perspective, I live in Frankston and will need to take the train to the University of Melbourne)
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How often would you be at uni, do you think?
bichngoc94:
if you are at the beginning of your university journey then this is the post for you.
MissSmiley:
Hi everyone!
I'm just wondering what to do until first round offers come out, and I don't really know how to prepare for Uni!
Or even should one be preparing for uni? as in for a potential course?
Because each day feels a bit guilty just relaxing if you know what I mean?
What did past people do to until offers came out?
Thanks so much guys! :)
Aaron:
CHILL OUT. Honestly, you deserve your summer off after your long journey this year. Don't feel guilty - I know it feels strange not spending hours and hours striving towards something... everyone feels like it after they finish Year 12.
If you really have to - although this would be somewhat pointless, but something to do:
- Go onto the uni website and look at the new students section. Plan how you're going to get there - are you a bus rider? can you walk/ride a bicycle? Public transport? What can you do on campus? What support is available? What clubs etc might I like to join? These questions you could answer in the meantime.
- Have a look at the handbook for your course.. what units would you be doing in your first semester? if you have elective options, it may be a good chance to have a look and think about what you might choose.
- Check if you have to attend any additional days apart from the main orientation (some courses you have to, such as an enrolment day where you physically have to attend)
Without your offer/acceptance, this is quite redundant but can kill time and save you further hassle later on.
I personally didn't do any preparation whatsoever lol - If I were you, i'd just kick back and enjoy what freedom you have left as a semi-adult ("adult": referring to somebody with self-responsibility). i think I was returning home from my late schoolies when offers came out lol
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