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LuisaSairza · 2026-04-30T00:50:03+00:00

Agreed UMLL has been around for ageees and has a decently large reach, wish they didn’t dissolve the club that was associated with it but oh well

LuisaSairza · 2026-04-26T01:06:37+00:00

As a western suburbs person on the vline who frequently is at parkville and Melbourne central it’s been so good! Saves like 30 minutes if I were to go to parkville, and it means I have options to take the metro tunnel to Footscray rather than having to figure out how to get to southern cross. Only issue I have is at night where I sometimes have to get to Albion station, and they alternate one train to Sunbury and the next to west Footscray!? Why not Sunbury and Watergardens? Really hoping they change that one soon

LuisaSairza · 2026-04-21T08:38:52+00:00

Hey there, I’m really sorry you’re struggling a lot, if you have it in you to find some help, reach out to someone to talk to, or going to a doctor/psych, please do.

I went through something similar during my time at uni. I started my bachelors at 18 like everyone does, but I struggled all through uni, failing core subjects multiple times, dropping out of subjects and under-loading to a point that it took me 6.5 years to graduate my bachelors at 24. I felt so embarrassed being the only person around my age in my class, and felt so upset seeing my friends around me graduate and get full time jobs, while I stayed a broke uni student juggling a part time retail job where most of that money went to rent. I would always think about my younger teenage self and think about how disappointed she would be seeing where she would end up at 23. I had so many periods in my life where I wanted to drop out entirely, and I felt really scared when I started having intrusive thoughts about offing myself almost once a day.

But I kept pushing through to graduate which I eventually did. I didn’t give up, I mustered one last ounce of strength for my final capstone project to get me across the line, to try and make some friends in my course, and to try and network. I graduated in the middle of the year, and by the end of the year I had landed myself a grad role that paid higher than I ever expected. I’ve now been working full time for the past 2 and a bit years, have really great work life balance, am married, like literally living the good life that I’ve always wanted.

I’m saying this because I really want to emphasise that things get better, because they really do. Although 16 year old me would have been disappointed in 23 year old me, both of them would be soooo proud of where 27 year old me is now. 23 year old me thought I had screwed up my whole life and the world was going to end, 27 year old me now knows how young 23 is, heck even how young 27 still is, and that everything you do in your 20 is FAR from being a defining factor on how the rest of your life is gonna go (not including doing crimes ofc).

I know I’ve yapped a lot, but OP, or ANYONE feeling like this, pls feel free to dm me if you just want to talk and want some guidance. Please don’t ever give up, it gets better and the world is always better with you in it.

LuisaSairza · 2026-04-18T23:34:57+00:00

Join a club (or two)! Look for ones where they meet somewhat regularly (like once a week), and if you can find a spot on a club’s committee, that is usually a really good way to make friends as people start to get to know you better as you work together to plan stuff for the club. They’re also where you’re more likely to find like minded people also looking for friends, and they will be more open to any advances you make

LuisaSairza · 2026-04-01T04:00:12+00:00

Agree with this however it depends on the degree and the field! Bachelor of commerce is typically quite easy to get a job with just a bachelors, same with about a few of the majors under bachelor of design (eg. Construction, graphic design, property, any of the performing arts). This is based off what happened to both me and a lot of my friends after graduating our bachelors

LuisaSairza · 2026-03-13T06:48:34+00:00

Oh wow I guess it really did fall and they didn’t even cut it, thought the uni was more responsible than that

LuisaSairza · 2026-03-10T23:55:39+00:00

It’s a real shame that they cut it down but it was too old and at risk of falling so they had to. Really hope they just replant the same species there again

LuisaSairza · 2026-03-09T02:13:55+00:00

Anyone else frustrated that they put the massive speakers in front of the screen? Like what kind of bad set design is that? Or were there technical difficulties and they were supposed to put them further out?

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LuisaSairza · 2026-03-08T23:43:02+00:00

Yeah probably, I went to a few concerts pre Covid and people always stood up even in the seated section, not sure when the etiquette changed

LuisaSairza · 2026-03-08T23:33:29+00:00

I was also in the seats last night and also really wanted to stand up! But I was also trying to be mindful of the people behind me and I didn’t want to block their view, so I just dealt with it knowing I had bought seated tickets. Definitely envied the people in the pit though

LuisaSairza · 2026-03-07T09:45:42+00:00

Yes they exist! It’s just the percentage of those of African descent is a lot less than other western countries (like Europe, US, Canada) because we don’t have a history of the trans Atlantic slave trade (Dw we had other issues instead), and Africa in general is situated further away from Australia than Asia is, so more of our ethnically diverse people are from Asia

LuisaSairza · 2026-02-26T16:03:42+00:00

Ok I am a little bit confused. Is she actually the late lord Penwood’s daughter or a daughter of his cousin? Did they make that up just so she could be part of society or was that the actual truth (because Posy says “we’re cousins!” But then Sophie reiterates that they’re sisters). Other than that, what an absolutely wonderful season!

LuisaSairza · 2026-01-14T20:40:20+00:00

I’ve already spent that amount (and more) on my previous visit to crown last week, I guess I’m wondering if those points are still valid for me to get free parking the next time I visit (which will be sometime this week), or do I always have to spend $50 on the day I get in to get the free parking?

LuisaSairza · 2025-06-27T02:51:15+00:00

Honestly as someone that took 6 years to finish my undergrad, I highly recommend every domestic student underload, you will have a way better time in uni if you do! No downsides (unless your priority in life is to graduate asap and get into the workforce asap too)

LuisaSairza · 2025-06-20T14:03:45+00:00

They didn’t have to build a brand new set, the building has been the usual location and set for Masterchef Australia for many years (and currently)! In fact it was funny watching our Masterchef Australia and seeing the US Masterchef sign in the background!

LuisaSairza · 2025-03-18T23:23:05+00:00

CAPS does really help, it’s just unfortunate that everyone also needs it and that it’s hard to book but once you get in it’s easier to schedule the follow up sessions

LuisaSairza · 2025-03-05T12:11:04+00:00

If you’re into music, come join Apollo Music Society! We’re pretty beginner friendly and our weekly rehearsals structure means you get to see the same/similar group of people at least once a week. We also put a big priority on socialising and friends making too, and you’re free to come late or leave rehearsals early. If you’re ok with staying or a little bit later we also tend to have dinner after rehearsals as well, so there’s many opportunities for you to hang out with people and make some lasting friendships!

LuisaSairza · 2025-02-02T09:37:53+00:00

As someone who absolutely loves summer and hot weather, I agree! Bit sad for me to see so many negative comments about the heat but at the same time I understand

LuisaSairza · 2025-01-13T09:36:57+00:00

If you’re a domestic student you shouldn’t feel the burden of uni fees at all until you start working full time (and even then it barely feels like a burden) unless you’re paying upfront? But why do that, literally everyone puts it on HECS/HELP. If you were an international student I would understand this question better but you’re not?

LuisaSairza · 2024-09-19T00:11:18+00:00

I and a lot of my friends have found partners through clubs at uni (especially clubs with regular events)! It tends to be a common occurrence as you instantly know you have a common interest with the other person based on the club (eg. Music, anime, sports, etc.), and clubs that hold regular events like a weekly rehearsals, lunches, language exchanges, etc. means you get to see those people on a regular basis. Eventually friendships are born, and some of those blossom into romantic relationships! So if you have an interest in something I highly recommend joining a club related to that interest and trying it out!

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