Monash 2014 Jaffy Tips & Questions Thread

[DoctorWho]

Is it possible to just unroll from a elective with crappy time slots and enrol in another elective that works with your timetable better?

[alondouek]

Is it possible to just unroll from a elective with crappy time slots and enrol in another elective that works with your timetable better?

At this point you should certainly be able to change your enrolments, but you can't do it manually. Get in touch with the enquiries desk of your managing faculty.

[vashappenin]

Ok this info might be lingering around somewhere but when's the last date we get to change our timetable slots for tutes/lectures? I might change it around a little but first I wanna go to my lectures and see if I'm better of watching them online or actually going to them..

[alondouek]

Ok this info might be lingering around somewhere but when's the last date we get to change our timetable slots for tutes/lectures? I might change it around a little but first I wanna go to my lectures and see if I'm better of watching them online or actually going to them..

Have a look at Important Dates, Sem 1 2014 , it should be there specific to your managing faculty

[slothpomba]

Don't forget to check out the counter-faculty handbook as well.

[vashappenin]

How do you address lecturers/professors/etc. in emails? Dear/Hi/Hello/? and by their first name or Mr/Mrs _ ?? Haha it's a bit silly but I'm just curious!

[achre]

How do you address lecturers/professors/etc. in emails? Dear/Hi/Hello/? and by their first name or Mr/Mrs _ ?? Haha it's a bit silly but I'm just curious!

Wondering this as well haha
In person too. You can address uni staff by their first names, right?

[Professor Polonsky]

Dear seems to be the most common. As to how you call them - the best clue would be how they introduce themselves. If you want to play it safe, go with "Dear Dr/Prof/Mr/Ms Smith" (make sure to get the title right!). First name should be fine for most staff, though.

[brenden]

Never had to address a lecture that wasn't my tutor, and for tutors I've just said

"Hey [name]!" Hahaha.

[BigAl]

How do you address lecturers/professors/etc. in emails? Dear/Hi/Hello/? and by their first name or Mr/Mrs _ ?? Haha it's a bit silly but I'm just curious!

I've been using hello, although I've seen some people who use the other forms..I don't think lecturers give so much attention...That said, you won't lose anything by being formal..It's a good practice for the future when you work for companies etc...

[vashappenin]

Ok cool
Do we get given our unit guides in hard copy or do we have to print it out/have our own copy?

[shooterblitz]

Ok cool
Do we get given our unit guides in hard copy or do we have to print it out/have our own copy?

I think we print them out ourselves. Thats what we were told at orientation today (Business faculty)

[alondouek]

Ok cool
Do we get given our unit guides in hard copy or do we have to print it out/have our own copy?

Most of the time your unit guides are on moodle as a PDF. Make sure you check there first, and probably don't print them because some unit guides can be >70 pages

[slothpomba]

I think i've been given a printed unit guide once out of like 20 units. You're usually expected to print most of your stuff (except say lab manuals, you're given those), you can find yours on moodle assuming your professor has uploaded it.

[Tragesty]

I know most people here are from Clayton but for those who are attending Caulfield:

Not too many food choices. The Monsu Cafe is alright, The Gryph Bar is great in terms of food and atmosphere and runs daily meal specials, Mama Dukes I've heard is alright but no experience in that one. Nice Sushi place ground level near the gym, too. KFC, Gloria Jeans right opposite Caulfield Station, as well as the obvious Coles. There's a Subway too, which is located a 5 minute walk away (across Princess Highway down Waverly Rd).

If the main library is rather full, enter the library area doors and turn immediately to your left and you'll find several rooms full of chairs and desks where you can study. I found these rooms weren't used too much during semester and there's usually always seats available if the main library is full. Main library is good, has some quieter areas on the higher levels so do explore that. Has a large open group area too which is usually a bit louder.

Free weekly BBQ on the main lawn, think it was Wednesdays. Always a big line for lunch!

Main lawn area is a nice place to relax when MONSU provides beanbags or you can just relax on the grass. Otherwise, The Gryph is a decent place or you can head to the (bit small) student lounge second level near the MONSU desk with soft chairs and eating space.

Microwaves located at the student lounge area near Monsu (behind the large red sign/wall). Alternatively, a couple microwaves are located to the left of the main library where those study rooms are.