Hahaha there's quite a number of you guys going monash. id try and come down to greet you guys..but seeing as id probably creep you guys out, ill just stay home..that and i cbfd. Enjoy the Orientation tho..afaik dont let them scare you with compulsory, the tours are shit for one. All you realy need to be able to do is read a map and know where the library is. I used a map for the first time i went to classes, also dont be scared to ask around..first week there was always this guy, little round, with a thick moustache who'd just happen to be around when i got lost..he was very helpful(stalker? ).
Uhh..get ready to walk, walk , walk..uni is big..and the guys who manage shit are tight-asses. Ive actually had classes on oppoiste side of the campus S1 and eng buildings..enjoy the scenery tho, they're doing some construction stuff around there.
Oh yeah, monash is really club oriented so do bring some money(for signing up)..im not sure if its running that day though. Excal could probably verify. If you find a club you like, or a club for your course..JOIN IT! You'll meet lots of interesting and quirky people that way. (if your doing eng, join MESS..they're huge, and have a lot of events during the year). - Hell, i remember there being a "Fictional Reading Club", kind of like a really creepy Book Club..with no old women, no suburban home and no Oprah..so if they have that, im sure they got something to tailor for your need.
Most importantly, dont be shy..talk to people, get to know the place and HAVE FUN!
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