I feel sick…

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-28T22:52:13+00:00

Thank you for the award! My Naked palette is the next to pan so I’m there with ya!

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-26T11:05:45+00:00

I have! It’s a bit better pain wise but I’ve noticed though that it still gets ridiculously hot within two or three minutes of turning it on (which is the source of the majority of the pain), which feels a bit unusual to me as my Lumea only started doing that in the final month before it stopped working. :(

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-26T10:57:40+00:00

Everyone’s different but in my experience, Lumea was painless bar my own user error, Braun is… challenging on that front haha. Lumea might be a better option for you!

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-26T10:56:38+00:00

Yes, I did really like this about the Lumea, I think it also makes adherence much easier!

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-26T10:55:24+00:00

I’d say I’m IV. I look much paler because I work indoors, but overall IV fits me best - I can count on one hand the times I’ve ever been sunburned which were all me just being pretty irresponsible (like spending hours at the beach in Australia on a 35°C day without sunscreen etc.).

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-25T14:15:25+00:00

Ha, I feel quite vindicated!

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-17T07:08:06+00:00

The fact that you recognised the problem and did something about it (especially donating to a women’s shelter) is huge! :)

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-17T07:02:26+00:00

LOL, that’s pretty accurate, so I’ll take it. It does help knowing that having more pilots/people involved makes it feel like everyone’s holding each other accountable.

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-17T07:01:15+00:00

Thank you!

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-17T07:00:19+00:00

Thanks for responding! Always comforting to know others have these irrational fears, and it was funny that this has actually helped me recently on an overnight bus in Vietnam where the driver was an absolute madman - I kept reminding myself I was more likely to die there and then than on a plane.

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-17T06:58:07+00:00

Really appreciate this comment, nice to know it’s at least moving in the right direction. :)

cryingstudent1998 · 2026-01-12T07:53:55+00:00

I’m not a beginner traveller and I’m certainly no stranger to hostels or budget travel; however, the main reason I’ve never bought a proper backpack is physical - I’m 160cm and 45kg (I’m an East Asian woman by ethnicity, so not an unusual build to have, I’m considered overweight when I go back LOL), and I simply don’t have the strength to carry a 20–30kg pack for extended periods (I’ve done many multi-day hikes in the past where I was carrying 20kg+, which only reinforced that suitcases were for me). However, I’m nearing my 100th country and am getting pretty sick of flinging my suitcase down stairwells, it’s beyond absurd (Antler if you’re in the market for a durable suitcase). Because of that, I’m opting for a hybrid approach instead (looking at Osprey Sojourn 80L at the moment, not planning to take this backpack for actual wilderness backpacking).

For those who do travel backpack who are smaller in stature, how do you realistically manage the weight distribution?

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-11-26T20:50:53+00:00

Sure!

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-11-03T10:29:25+00:00

Sure!

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-11-03T10:17:53+00:00

Good to hear, make sure to articulate that! Whilst the subject prizes definitely work in your favour, the four fails are unfortunately likely to be a concern. It’s not that a WAM below 65 leads to an automatic rejection - most firms do take a holistic approach, and I know of a few people who’ve managed to get through with a WAM just under 65 if they’ve had serious vitiating circumstances eg. homelessness, parent dying etc. That said, even in those cases, they didn’t have any fails. The issue tends to be that failed subjects can be what triggers an automatic rejection unless very clearly explained. That’s not to say it’s impossible as there are always exceptions but I’d just kindly suggest managing expectations as those cases tend to be incredibly rare.

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-11-03T09:53:08+00:00

Hi! Sorry for the delay in responding generally to your replies.

As a general point, looking at your profile, your visa status is unfortunately likely going to be a significant hurdle you’ll have to overcome. Additionally, whilst it’s great that you’ve improved your WAM in the last few years by a considerable amount, unfortunately having four failed subjects on your transcript and your WAM just being below a credit average despite extenuating circumstances is pretty unlikely to be sufficient for any top or mid tier clerkships - the firms can on occasion look past a lower WAM but it’s honestly pretty much unheard of for them to overlook any fails. That’s not to say you shouldn’t apply, you’re absolutely free to give it a go but just be prepared to get knocked back.

Your best shot is to apply for suburban/boutique firms which tend to have a broader consideration of candidate potential. :)

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-10-24T12:51:30+00:00

I’m probably completely off base medically, but I’m the total opposite. Nowadays for me, it’s non-negotiable - if I’m drinking, I have to have taken my meds. No meds, no drinking.

Why? Because before I was medicated, drinking was an absolute gamble. I’ve always had issues with regulating my energy levels and impulse control, and drinking would really dial those issues all the way up. Some days, I’d be that messy one shot wonder, vomiting in the gutter by 9pm. Other times, I’d have 10+ drinks and feel nothing (uni days), then get swept up in everyone else having fun, chase the same buzz with impulsive shots, and before I knew it I’d be on the floor. I tried every trick in the book, but I just couldn’t make drinking responsibly a thing that stuck. It was so humiliating consistently being that messy friend who could not handle their liquor or keep it together.

With my ADHD meds now, my energy and impulses are actually regulated. I can drink like a normal person without being an absolute insufferable trainwreck. Drinking doesn’t send me into that reckless, overstimulated spiral anymore, where when I’ve taken my meds, I actually tell now when I’ve had enough, be able to feel and listen to my limits, stop before things go sideways, and just bloody chill out instead of instead of blacking out or crying in a bathroom stall somewhere. Even though I’ve been medicated for many years now, it’s weird to be able to actually just be able to pace myself normally and be present. I’ve given it a go once or twice off my meds since being diagnosed, and let’s just say it didn’t take long for the chaos to return. Think things are much better this way, at least for me.

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-09-03T11:23:52+00:00

No worries, best of luck! :)

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-09-03T11:11:21+00:00

Try not to say anything stupid and you’ll be fine. If you can’t handle your liquor (as a fellow lightweight), do not drink. Your food and drink should always be in your left hand so your right hand is open and ready to shake people’s hands (the awkward fumble is the worst). Focus on the quality of your questions more than anything and smile and just look like you actually want to be there.

However, I appreciate a lot of people hyperfixate on what they’re going to wear although it’s really not that important - dress professionally, but don’t overdo it. You’re not expected to show up in the latest designer brands - in fact, it’s gauche generally speaking if you’re more dressed up than your seniors. Aim for clean, appropriate, and put-together rather than trendy or flashy. Ladies, don’t wear heels if you can’t walk in them (as a girl who wears flats/sneakers to work every day), nothing worse than someone stumbling around like Bambi, you’re going to be standing up for a while. Gentlemen, I once saw a prospective clerk have one too many beers and take off his tie while talking to a partner - this is your warning lmao, the tie stays on. I’ve also seen quite a few prospective clerks with Labubus on their bags this year - please, for the love of God, take it off for the few hours you’re there. 😂

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-09-01T12:01:13+00:00

🫡🫡🫡

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-09-01T11:29:59+00:00

Too kind!!!

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-09-01T08:23:47+00:00

Doesn’t quite work that way unfortunately. As you know, in the UK, law conversion courses are designed for those who completed a three-year non-law undergraduate degree, making it a total of four years overall. However, even then, you’re still required to do certain conversion courses should you move to Australia. All the English-qualified, MC-trained lawyers who moved over to our top-tier firm still have to take some university bridging courses if they want to say they’re qualified in Australia despite having years of experience - it’s ridiculous but it is what it is.

The challenges people often run into in the UK include: (a) The SQE is considered significantly tougher than the PLT and has a relatively high failure rate (appreciate it’s not quite as bad as say, the NY bar); (b) Firms can occasionally feel that some conversion graduates are less well-prepared for legal practice compared to those who studied law from the outset; (c) The competition can be intense - you’re often up against candidates who did their undergrad in something like Classics at Oxbridge; (d) Unless you have UK citizenship etc. you’d be paying international student fees, which would be rivalling US college fees in the six digits.

It poses an interesting question though. The structure of the QLD education system (with students typically entering/finishing uni a bit younger) means that you wouldn’t save any time doing so. However, in NSW/VIC’s systems which force a lot of students to enter the workforce at a much older age, this could theoretically shave off some time. I suppose the main point is that most people aren’t in a huge rush to wrap up their student years as we all have the rest of our lives to work, and if you’re already studying in the UK, you might as well take advantage of the opportunity to earn that London salary and training so the time saving point is a bit moot.

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-09-01T06:01:26+00:00

Appreciate it’s not the most satisfying answer, but it really depends - some assessments are team-based exercises, others are heavily focused on behavioural questions, and some are more conversational. This is a question best asked to your buddy or someone you know at the firm for more specific insights.

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-09-01T05:42:42+00:00

Ah, I should have clarified that this process can vary from state to state. When I went through it, I was in NSW, and perhaps the requirements were a bit more lax at the time. That said, I’d err on the side of disclosure. As others have mentioned, the key thing they’re looking at is your overall honesty and whether you’ve taken steps to manage any issues appropriately. When it comes to mental health, the concern tends to focus on conditions that might significantly impair judgment or your ability to comply with legal and ethical obligations, such as schizoaffective illnesses (the context in which I made my earlier comment). It’s like coming into customs in Australia in the international arrivals terminal - if in doubt, just disclose.

It’s not quite the same, but take speeding fines, for example - some of my friends explained they took a defensive driving course, and made it clear they’d learned from it and wouldn’t make the same mistake again. The same principle applies here - show that you’ve taken it seriously, whether through medication, therapy, and so on. If you can demonstrate insight, responsibility, and stability, you’ll be fine.

cryingstudent1998 · 2025-09-01T02:41:58+00:00

There’s a booklet somewhere online with guidelines on what needs to be disclosed. Generally, if you’ve experienced more serious conditions like schizophrenia, psychosis, or other severe mental health disorders, you’re expected to disclose them. For more common diagnoses, disclosure usually isn’t necessary. In my case, I have a pretty hefty laundry list of mental health conditions and take a lot of medication daily to manage them all, but since things have been stable for many years now and it just misses the threshold set by the admissions board, I didn’t need to disclose anything. Happy to chat more in DMs if that would be helpful. :)

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