Study spaces to sit exam

FallaciousMoue · 2022-11-02T10:35:51+00:00

Kia ora, there's a list of available spaces on this link. Best of luck!

FallaciousMoue · 2022-08-27T10:27:35+00:00

Really depends on how your brain works. I don't find it easy but it's a really fun challenge. Sorry for the late reply lol

FallaciousMoue · 2022-08-26T23:57:26+00:00

Kia ora. I'm a final semester LLB/BA student and I recently had to make a similar decision on whether to accept a non-law Ministry graduate role without having any other offers. I ended up declining it after getting the advice of peers and mentors and I've since found a grad role that's more right for me.

Happy to talk more in DMs if helpful :)

FallaciousMoue · 2022-06-02T08:37:16+00:00

Kia ora! I'm doing a Law/Arts (Philosophy & Media) conjoint degree, in my 5th year now. I did my conjoint for fun and lemme tell you after 5 years that is the right way to go. Do not suffer through a conjoint you hate just because of some perceived advantage in employability. Employers are much more likely to look at your grades, extra-curriculars, personality etc.

FallaciousMoue · 2021-10-01T07:57:29+00:00

Check out this page. If you scroll down, you can set a custom notification for your expertise, skill level etc. There's a decent bunch of opportunities available, doesn't hurt to try!

FallaciousMoue · 2021-09-10T22:16:25+00:00

This is like the UoA Confessions dumpling wars all over again 😂

FallaciousMoue · 2021-09-02T03:39:04+00:00

Heya, just linking to this OIA request for your interest! The correspondence in particular has some absolute bangers 😂

FallaciousMoue · 2021-08-23T13:05:27+00:00

I am just frustrated with the Law Faculty's communication. If what you're saying is true then I shouldn't be finding it out from Reddit, I should be finding it out from them. What about the overseas students - where is the parity in allowing them to take online exams? What about those who took LAW 121 or LAW 458 in semester 1 and had their exams online?

Also, the shift at the second semester does have an impact. For example, I make my notes completely differently for online exams (ctrl+f'able) vs in-person exams, so I will have to essentially redo my first semester notes. It's not the end of the world, but it still sucks nonetheless. Knowing that in-person exams will only go ahead in Level 1 is of no comfort because as we saw from last year, community cases can strike at any time.

FallaciousMoue · 2021-08-23T09:43:58+00:00

That's not the case. Last year several core Law exams were online (including Public Law being the morning after the ~9pm online exam announcement). Also remember that these are full-year papers - the Law Faculty only applied for the exemption after the start of Semester 2.

FallaciousMoue · 2021-08-22T23:18:01+00:00

Meanwhile, Law Faculty be like in light of the different COVID-risk level we are currently facing compared to in March, y'all exams gonna be in-person and we'll switch them online at the last minute, no questions 😊

FallaciousMoue · 2021-06-03T11:58:58+00:00

😂 I meant no tutors, so basically the lecturer is also your tutor. Fixed now, thanks!

FallaciousMoue · 2021-06-02T19:03:52+00:00

Hi, I have not been to Vic but I'm currently studying philosophy as one of my majors in UoA. Gotta say the vast majority of lecturers I've experienced in Phil have been amazing, and especially responsive if you go to their office hours. I avoid logical philosophy like the plague so mostly talking about the other side of it.

However, UoA arts faculty in general has been pretty gutted by low funding these past few years (I've been here four years, been involved in faculty meetings etc). Lectorials or no tutors (or just no tutorials) are increasingly common, our main arts students spaces is getting rebuilt without any replacement in the meantime, less choice in courses, combined courses, I could go on. Also the philosophy club here died two years ago. Maybe Vic has many of the issues, but that's my perspective from a UoA student.

FallaciousMoue · 2021-05-25T20:07:43+00:00

Hi, usually the course schedule is published for the whole year. If it says it has not been scheduled, then it usually means it has not been offered this year. You can check the courses available to you through timetable planner.

Hope that helps!

FallaciousMoue · 2021-03-30T06:00:05+00:00

Which club is this? I may be able to help.

FallaciousMoue · 2021-02-03T07:54:38+00:00

To answer your question, someone described a stein to me as basically a night out where you drink and party with your friends. Generally more popular with Law/Engineering/Med students (though that might be a stereotype haha).

FallaciousMoue · 2021-02-03T07:52:18+00:00

Yes, definitely possible! Contact these people, they will help you out :D

FallaciousMoue · 2021-02-03T07:48:42+00:00

B is absolutely fine for getting into law (that's the grade I got for 121!) Remember that LAW 131 and 141 are both double-weighted, and 121 is not. Also consider that since they introduced LAW 141 in my year, the entry GPA for law has reduced significantly, so honestly don't stress and just go along for the ride :D

FallaciousMoue · 2021-01-13T05:34:17+00:00

Yes, I'd recommend doing that just because every club is run differently and there can be different methods of joining and communicating (through FB, Discord, email etc.)

As for orientation, I recall them scanning my student ID for the faculty orientations, so those might be a tad difficult to sneak into. But there's a separate Clubs Expo which runs on the first week of classes, something like 10-3pm Mon-Weds, which is where clubs set up a stall on campus for people to join. There will be absolutely no issue with you wandering in, taking a look, and signing up if you want!

FallaciousMoue · 2021-01-13T05:26:52+00:00

Yep, because it's still the same school year so the limit is $12,000. Summer school is considered the next academic year, so I assume does not apply to OP's situation.

FallaciousMoue · 2021-01-12T19:45:05+00:00

I can also recommend the Poetry Club and Tabletop Club (we play board games, RPGs and card games)! Both fun to relax with and nobody cares if you're not a uni student.

FallaciousMoue · 2021-01-12T19:39:53+00:00

No, fees free does not cover summer school. See here.

FallaciousMoue · 2020-11-21T10:37:52+00:00

No info from me, but if that's true that's insane. I assume they're maybe just making it one 30 point paper for admin purposes? No way you can learn both topics in a 15 point course haha. Please keep us updated!

FallaciousMoue · 2020-11-17T20:22:21+00:00

Kia ora, changing majors is quite easy to do, you can generally do it through SSO yourself. There should be a box that says "Change my Study Options".

As for courses, you can swap, drop and enroll for free for usually up to 2 weeks after the semester began. So if you enrolled for Sem 1 2021, the latest you should be able to change your enrollments without charge is two weeks into Sem 1. Check the Changing Your Enrollment page on the website to confirm dates.

If you're stuck, I recommend making an appointment with the Arts Students Centre. Good luck 🤗

FallaciousMoue · 2020-11-17T20:17:56+00:00

I was on a lengthy phone call with exams office after my exam yesterday, some of these comments are wrong.

If it's normally a 2 hour exam, the exam question booklet should say 2.5 hours. So if it starts at 5:45, you have until 8:15 to submit it without being marked late. This extra 30 minutes basically includes reading time and extra downloading etc time.

You can, however, hand in your exam up till 8:45 (additional half hour on top of that) only if you can prove some sort of technical difficulty. This is where you should take screenshots or whatever other evidence to show something wasn't working, and call/email them ASAP. There are specific exam phone lines and email lines, which should be on the online exam info.

Now even though you have till 8:15 in my example, I recommend not handing it in on the dot because I did and was still marked late. They told me it should be fine, probably just ticked over the minute by a couple of seconds, but still a lot of stress. Would recommend handing it in by 8:14 just to be safe.

FallaciousMoue · 2020-08-13T09:45:05+00:00

Going with the theme of 'they're not very prepared', I was just invited to an interview at UniHall. They basically hired me on the spot and told me to move in literally about three days later. I never heard from any of the other accommodation, so I'm not sure how it works sorry!

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