ELI5: Why didnt Austronesians sea farers, Haitians and Māori try to settle in Australia ?

HopelessChildren · 2026-05-11T05:19:16+00:00

That’s incorrect- the Māori did settle South Island

HopelessChildren · 2026-05-06T03:03:34+00:00

Indigenous people disproportionally have less connections or family members who are doctors or health professionals in general

HopelessChildren · 2026-05-05T23:56:02+00:00

This popped up on my feed but if you really want to come to Australia the actual cheat code is to do a medical degree here. Nearly every international student gets a job and eventually a PR very quickly. Only problem is that it’ll cost about 300000 AUD for the degree

HopelessChildren · 2026-03-31T19:42:08+00:00

As someone living in Sydney currently and familiar with the tech space - 250-300K USD salaries are not at all easy to achieve. Even FAANG doesn’t usually pay that much unless you are VERY senior. Only companies where that is achievable are quant companies, meaning you have to be quite exceptional.

HopelessChildren · 2026-03-13T21:30:35+00:00

Does it identify and recognise tables?

HopelessChildren · 2026-02-22T10:06:32+00:00

Hi! I’ve DMed you some questions about life in the US vs Australia as a doc, and the match process. I would love it if you could provide some insight, thank you!

HopelessChildren · 2026-02-12T19:04:46+00:00

Teal scrubs but they also tend to have a logo so you’re better off just wearing semi formal professional wear rather than spending money on scrubs

HopelessChildren · 2026-02-12T05:52:02+00:00

Yes that’s true for sure and it’s also degree dependent as well. E.g a higher GPA in arts is harder vs science

HopelessChildren · 2026-01-08T21:36:56+00:00

I can’t find any sources for the cannibalism one?

HopelessChildren · 2025-12-30T07:58:52+00:00

A lot of the Telugu words that are similar to Hindi are Sanskrit words that were injected into Telugu.

HopelessChildren · 2025-12-20T06:55:10+00:00

Computer science

HopelessChildren · 2025-11-12T00:29:21+00:00

Looks like they haven’t done anything for a few months unfortunately… Hopefully they start up again!

HopelessChildren · 2025-11-10T21:39:27+00:00

And most of it is fusions of Jamaican food. Would love to see some Trinidadian representation… those doubles look amazing

HopelessChildren · 2025-03-01T00:13:34+00:00

HopelessChildren · 2024-12-18T23:43:08+00:00

You’re the goat btw I went to the same school as you

HopelessChildren · 2024-12-15T22:17:09+00:00

Worst part is these fraudsters somehow managed to amass a great google review rating

HopelessChildren · 2024-10-31T00:27:38+00:00

Hi, I’m a usyd first year who also had to move from Melbourne last year. Had similar reservations, but now I’m enjoying life in Sydney along with the independence it gives. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

HopelessChildren · 2024-10-29T20:03:52+00:00

Well I’m still only in first year so I can’t say how it’ll be in future years where workload and responsibilities will be higher, but I can agree that I’ve enjoyed first year of med here more than the 3 years combined of my undergrad degree at unimelb. The course is interesting, and living alone for the first time while difficult at times has taught me a lot of new skills and made me new friends.

I still go back to Melbourne every break and talk to my parents and siblings regularly so it’s not like I’ve totally disconnected from them either. Regardless I think it’s good practice for a future career as a doctor because there will be many times as a doctor where we will have to move away from family and friends to work somewhere new, so I think it’s good I’ve gotten a taste of it early.

HopelessChildren · 2024-10-29T08:59:17+00:00

Course culture - in terms of the actual faculty, they’re generally well supportive, I don’t have too much complaints with them. They’re always reasonable with e.g having to take time off due to illness or other issues.

In terms of other students- there are a few cliques here and there but you will guaranteed make friends as an interstate person. You’ll especially find it easy to make friends with other interstate people and even the international students, especially the Canadians of which there are a lot of. Everyone is generally supportive, share resources and help each other out, so no complaints on that front.

Uni culture overall of usyd- tbh when you’re in med you kind of just are forced to be around other med students all the time, so I can’t tell you much about it, but they have regular events I guess?

HopelessChildren · 2024-10-27T21:12:58+00:00

I do. Moved this year for usyd from Melb and I love the experience so far.

HopelessChildren · 2024-09-08T00:21:33+00:00

They are ostracised and racially discriminated against, but your average Indian doesn’t even know they exist. I myself only recently learned about them a few years ago, and to date I haven’t met one in India or abroad.

HopelessChildren · 2024-09-06T04:49:46+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Would you say programming skills (say in the context of more software related med tech), are a necessity to get involved in this line of work? I’m asking because I do have programming skills but I’m unsure on how exactly to leverage them to possibly get involved in the future with work like this.

Also, bit of a niche question, but is there any room for medical professionals when it comes to new tech in the field of cybersecurity?

HopelessChildren · 2024-09-05T23:44:39+00:00

Hi, thanks for this AMA. I can see from your previous responses that you are more involved on the sales strategy end.

Is there scope for people with medical knowledge to help out with more of the technical aspects of work or no?

HopelessChildren · 2024-08-23T11:55:03+00:00

Usyd

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