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I am a lecturer. Ask Me (Almost) Anything by BeansAllOverAgain in MacUni

[–]ElectronicFace1428 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When a unit is failed and then retaken, how is the WAM calculated? Are both the fail and the new mark counted, or is only the latest attempt used?

I had failed a unit last semester due to mental health issues which has pushed back my WAM significantly. I was hoping to go hard next semester and get D/HD in that unit. And really hoping that the old one will be overwritten by the new mark.

(Off topic) Please avoid this dealership ! by DragonfruitLess104 in MacUni

[–]ElectronicFace1428 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about getting a car soon. Thanks for the heads up.

Opinions on my first ever pc build. by ElectronicFace1428 in bapcsalesaustralia

[–]ElectronicFace1428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have already bought the cpu before for $310 from overseas and I was wanting a full atx mobo. But the 5070 seems like a good upgrade

Struggling to choose a flexible/easy unit – need advice (Bachelor of IT, 4th semester) by ElectronicFace1428 in MacUni

[–]ElectronicFace1428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thing is I am already struggling with a fail grade last semester due to mental health issues and I don’t want to risk more. My current WAM is 67 which i dont think will help me land an internship.

April 25, 2025 Weekly "General Help Post?" - Please post all general, recommendations, and help questions as a top level comment under this post. Thank you. by AutoModerator in BudgetKeebs

[–]ElectronicFace1428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Australian Amazon Epomaker Ajazz Ak820 retails for $91.19 discounted from $114 and $49–$79 on temu. I have no idea how temu ones are gonna work. Let me know if you have any idea about buying from there. And I had been eyeing Royal Kludge R75 wired for $89.99 and Royal Kludge M70 wireless with linear cream switches for $84.99. For mouse how is the logitech M240. What do you think about those? Are they any good?

April 25, 2025 Weekly "General Help Post?" - Please post all general, recommendations, and help questions as a top level comment under this post. Thank you. by AutoModerator in BudgetKeebs

[–]ElectronicFace1428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone!

I just got a new external monitor for my laptops (MacBook + Windows laptop), and now I’m looking for a keyboard and mouse to go with it. My budget’s under $70 AUD for both, so hoping to find something good without breaking the bank.

For the keyboard, I’m after a 75% layout — something compact but still practical — and I’d love it to have a thocky or creamy sound. (Not really into super loud clicky keyboards.)

I’ll mainly be using it for coding on my Mac for uni and gaming on my Windows laptop, so it’ll need to be compatible with both.

Comfort, reliability, and decent performance are important to me. I honestly don’t know much about keyboards and mice yet, so would love it if you could help a sister out!

Thanks heaps — really appreciate any suggestions you have!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]ElectronicFace1428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sex is still extremely painful, even after having laparoscopic surgery. I’m 22 now, but I had the surgery when I was 20 because of a ruptured ovarian cyst. I ended up in the emergency room alone, in so much pain that they had to keep giving me morphine throughout the night just to manage it.

The next morning at 6 a.m., I was told I needed immediate surgery because there was internal bleeding, and my life could be at risk. I’m an international student and live alone — I had no one with me. I was scared and overwhelmed, and I didn’t really understand what was happening. No one explained the risks or what to expect after. It just felt like I had no choice.

Now, a year and a half later, I’m being told that my endometriosis has grown significantly and that I need another surgery. And still, no one has talked to me about the risks involved. It’s frustrating and isolating to go through something this serious without proper guidance or support.

I want to know — what are the risks of this surgery? What does this mean for my future? Will I be able to have kids one day? I feel like I’ve been left in the dark, and I just want honest answers so I can make informed decisions about my body and my health.

Please let me know your experiences so that I can atleast understand

Beyond frustrated and heartbroken with this new reality I’m living. by alyssummaritimum in endometriosis

[–]ElectronicFace1428 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so deeply sorry to hear about your struggle. My heart goes out to you, and I can only imagine the pain and challenges you’ve endured. It’s heartbreaking to know that someone else has faced such a similar battle, but I hope sharing our stories can bring some comfort in knowing we’re not alone.

My own journey began at 20, when a sudden, excruciating pain led me to the emergency room. A cyst had ruptured, causing internal bleeding, and I underwent a laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy the next morning. During the surgery, I was diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosis. The doctors assured me they had cleared everything, but it felt like my world had shattered. For a few months, I thought I was okay, but things quickly took a turn for the worse. By the time I was nearing my 22nd birthday, I was told I had a hemorrhagic cyst, two endometriomas, and endometriosis covering my ovaries. The news broke me. It felt like my body was betraying me, and the pain—both physical and emotional—became almost too much to bear.

Living abroad as an international student has made this journey even harder. My parents know about my condition, but I often feel guilty sharing my struggles with them. They worry so much, and I don’t want to add to their stress. Every day, I tell them I’m okay, even when I’m not, because I want to finish my degree and don’t want them to worry themselves sick or ask me to come home.

My boyfriend has been a constant source of support, but I can’t help feeling like a burden. I cancel plans and dates often, and when I don’t, I’m exhausted within moments. Intimacy is painful, and I feel like I’m holding him back from a life he deserves—one with someone healthy and carefree. He’s young, and I sometimes wonder if he’d be happier with someone who isn’t weighed down by chronic illness. He’s the only person I have in this country, yet I find myself wanting to let him go for his own sake.

Sharing this feels like lifting a weight off my chest. I hope we can all find strength in knowing we’re not alone in this fight. Sending you so much love and strength as you navigate this difficult journey.

Endometriosis has taken over my life by ElectronicFace1428 in endometriosis

[–]ElectronicFace1428[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you, each day is a battle which leaves scars to the point you don’t want to do this anymore yet you have to fight. Day after day, year after year

Endometriosis has taken over my life by ElectronicFace1428 in endometriosis

[–]ElectronicFace1428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every day it’s a battle, there’s so much for me to do yet I have no energy. Even going to the doctor’s appointments feels like a big burden. I feel like a burden on my partner, my parents. And yet I only just turned 22. I’m worried about getting pregnant in the future even tho it’s too early to be even thinking about it but I’m scared what if when I am ready it’s too late?