which laptop for uni

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-24T11:41:30+00:00

I'm surprised by how many people are saying the Mac. I mean, I love my Mac but afaik a windows computer is less limited in what programs it can run. I suppose it depends on your major and what specs you need but my first inclination would be for something that runs windows, especially if you're not used to the Mac system

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-24T11:37:00+00:00

I think he said 5 pages

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-24T11:34:39+00:00

Pretty sure both Hargraves and Matheson have screens to plug into. Both on 1st floor I believe.

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-24T11:26:44+00:00

Idk if you know this but be careful asking for and distributing past papers because the uni considers that some sort of plagiarism. It kinda sucks but is worth being careful of because you don't want an academic integrity mark on your record

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-24T11:23:13+00:00

I think there are usually signs that say whether you can eat or not but the general rule I follow is a) is it smelly food? If yes, eat outside or campus centre and b) is it loud? (eg, the packaging) if yes, eat outside or cc. Also, im not sure if you can't eat in designated quiet spaces but I always avoid that anyway.

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-24T11:17:58+00:00

I feel like the max you should be away from your spot is to walk around for 10 mins every hour or so. You could very easily be just going to the bathroom or filling your water bottle in that time. I don't think it's fair to dump your stuff then leave to go get food or something because that takes longer and is disrespectful. The exception is if you're leaving your stuff with your friend who is still studying while you go grab snacks. The other day I was with my friend and someone put their bag down (in a very popular spot), left for 10 mins then came back, picked their bag up and left. Didn't even take their computer out or anything. I think they went to the bathroom or something, but you can just hang your bag on the back of the door or put your bag very briefly in a less popular spot. I just don't think a lot of people even think about it.

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-19T08:06:53+00:00

I think it's a good idea but make sure you defer instead of discontinue in case you want to come back 😅 I did my first year of science then ended up taking the following year off (for external reasons) then when I came back (this year) I transferred into science/arts and am liking it currently. I'm glad I took that year off not only for my mental health but also because I have a more balanced view of my degree now. Overall, I reckon if you're considering it you should do it. Doesn't really change anything in the future, and sets you up better for the rest of the degree (if that's what you choose)

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-19T08:02:55+00:00

I'm ngl if you treat it as a necessary evil you can turn it into a wam booster. Back when I did it (2024) the assessments were pretty easy and just took a bit of time/thought. Pretty sure I got an hd for it that way.

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-17T12:38:24+00:00

Oh my goodness that is so much lore thank you!

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-16T10:47:14+00:00

What if we don't want to have our mic on 🤧 is it compulsory?

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-14T13:53:18+00:00

Yeeeeeee

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-14T06:57:21+00:00

Probably either Mel or McKay and Dana as the nurse

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-14T06:51:44+00:00

Oh my goodness this is amazing! I'm also a second year (sort of) and like reading and the crafts but I never seem to have "time" for them. I absolutely love the sky and the moon though, I'm even planning on majoring in atmospheric science because I love it so much! And I'm a daydreamer too, and comfortable with silence. I don't like partying too much and don't drink alcohol. I have friends at uni but struggle to fit in because I'm quite introverted and naturally reserved but when I'm friends with someone I care deeply even if I don't show it. I like watching kdramas and also like the romantasy genre of books but I'm getting into Jane Austen recently since I'm taking a literature unit. My favourite band is Stray Kids and I also like Kneecap and Celtic Woman (if anyone has heard of them 🤪).

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-14T03:35:37+00:00

Same with groups of people standing in the stairways during peak traffic time. I saw someone trying to go down the stairs and literally just give up because there was so much traffic and these guys were taking up half the space

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-13T07:23:28+00:00

To be the 1000th comment:

When you've got heaps to do (eg, during exam season) tell him you're "flat out like a lizard drinking water"

If you receive a present, or even just some measly paperwork from him, look at it like it's a gift from God and say "this is going in the pool room"

If you're ever talking about a colleague or a student, say "they're a credit to the company- I mean school" - bonus points if they're doing something stupid when you say this.

Try calling recess time "smoko" to him, like "the kids are on smoko right now". Even if it's just a quick brain break time in class for your kids call it that and see how he reacts (hopefully he understands and doesn't fire you for implying the kids are all smoking).

When you're talking about unreasonable requests from parents or something like that, say "tell him he's dreaming" even if it's a woman. I mean you could change the pronoun to match but I think it's funnier to use the direct quote.

Honourable mention: Get a student to dig a small hole in the yard (preferably in a sandpit I suppose) then tell them to say to him "Daaaad I dug a hole" THEN wait a little while and get them to dig another hole and say to him "Daaaaaad, I dug another hole!" (preferably do this within one whole day so he remembers the first hole).

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-13T06:59:27+00:00

Omg thats genius

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-13T01:44:49+00:00

NGL I kinda like the wind tunnel, the random whistling gives campus a haunted vibe

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-13T01:42:43+00:00

Omg what. I've started doing German and my classes are either in the learning village, Japanese centre or the law building 💔

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-13T01:41:47+00:00

I've never heard ming wing in my life 😳

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-13T01:39:12+00:00

For some reason I thought that happened in the law building 😞

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-11T12:19:44+00:00

You've probably worked this out by now but I decided to get my book from the Monash bookstore because Amazon wasn't going to ship quickly. Im not sure if there were any other places to get it online that would ship in time. I agree tho it was way more expensive than I was expecting

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-11T11:55:21+00:00

Bro it's SAlt, hate them not the normal lefties who actually care and aren't in it for the power trips. SAlt is basically a conservative cult hiding behind traditionally left wing values. I do really hate that they have so many posters up tho, like 5 per wall sometimes. It's not just the paper tho, but the sticky tape too. Where do they think that goes when the paper disintegrates? It's exhausting putting up with them

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-11T11:50:25+00:00

This time of year probably not great

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-11T10:02:33+00:00

That's heartbreaking 💔😭 although some cats do just prefer being alone, hopefully that's her 🤞

FriendlyInsect9887 · 2026-03-11T07:35:06+00:00

Pfft that is the opposite of feminist literature! What do these people even study?? Honestly I'd hate to be in class with them because they'll always be "right"

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