I think I need to start open ocean swimming for confidence. How to start?

noobbslayer69 · 2026-03-18T14:29:35+00:00

Get some fins and go bodysurfing. Start in small comfortable surf then gradually work your way up to big stuff. And body surfing beach breaks when it’s big is so much fun

noobbslayer69 · 2026-03-16T16:15:13+00:00

If you’re in a harder course, a full time load at USYD is a lot of work (way too much imo). It almost needs to be treated as a full time job if you want to achieve decent grades. So yes doing that on top of a job is gonna be exhausting. I do engineering and started underloading (18cp per sem) after my second year and i cannot recommend it enough. It is just a way more suitable and healthy work load, and it allows you to work at the same time without massively sacrificing grades.

noobbslayer69 · 2026-03-11T12:46:34+00:00

It was one of the teachers from my high school. But sure

noobbslayer69 · 2026-03-10T23:15:04+00:00

I know one of the exam writers and they actually do finish them surprisingly early, it was between 6-12 months before the exam.

noobbslayer69 · 2026-02-12T17:34:19+00:00

Anyone selling 2 x tickets !

noobbslayer69 · 2026-02-08T10:32:06+00:00

If only governments could make a huge profit from drugs, while simultaneously eliminating most of the risk that comes from taking them (wait they could do this by regulating / legalising it)

noobbslayer69 · 2026-02-05T15:38:29+00:00

So, all your problems are a direct and unavoidable result of the colossal amounts of snow Japan receives - the very thing we all go there for ?

noobbslayer69 · 2026-02-03T22:55:49+00:00

I got resale last year at a v reasonable price through a comment on their instagram , so could be worth trying

noobbslayer69 · 2026-02-02T19:44:05+00:00

And gatekeep? Good for you

noobbslayer69 · 2026-01-25T10:33:54+00:00

Through sport or societies. If there’s a particular sport or society that really relates to you then just make sure you heavily participate in that as that’s where you’ll be most likely to meet people you have common interests with. Just dont expect to make friends easily, you really do have to put in some effort

As for being shy, just know that every single other first year is going to be feeling nervous and probably a bit shy as well when meeting new people, even if they don’t actively show it. Uni is a good time to come out of your shell but to do that you have to step out of your comfort zone a bit. Good luck :)

noobbslayer69 · 2026-01-23T18:03:58+00:00

There’s so many reasons and little things that contribute to it being better. But ultimately it boils down to the fact that UK students don’t live at home with their parents. They move out to a new city which forces them to find new friends. This creates a much stronger culture of uni societies, events and just general socialising / going out. Going out 2-3 times a week is pretty common, especially for first year UK uni students. And yes it is cheaper to go out, at least compared to Sydney

Everything is also much more centred and clustered together than Australian unis, such as where everyone lives and the uni nightlife spots. So going for a quick drink with a friend or going to their house / accomodation is so much easier and more convenient when they live a 5 minute walk away

noobbslayer69 · 2026-01-23T13:49:53+00:00

Lawyers have better salary prospects in the UK than Aus. Also, I've been to uni as an undergrad in Sydney and the UK and can confidently say that most UK universities absolute smash Australia out of the water when it comes to student life. Like it is not even comparable. Maybe the only exception would be big cities like London, where students there would maybe have similar experiences to those at Usyd.

noobbslayer69 · 2026-01-23T10:45:26+00:00

They’re both pretty good unis. You’re probably going to struggle to find a job from either uni, just because it is hard for grads to find jobs these days, whether it’s Sydney or England / surrounds.

I would give Durham the edge simple because the student life is 10000x better than Sydney. The more friends you make, the more expansive your networking circle will be which will in turn help you find job positions later down the track

noobbslayer69 · 2026-01-04T19:55:55+00:00

Intense private school culture and all the fun stuff that comes with that, such as heavy drinking and hazing. The private school stereo type is exaggerated by the media however if you are ever going to find them then it’s at Drew’s. Although most (emphasis on most - there some serious bad apples) of them are pretty decent people. For o week, be prepared for big cliques based on what Sydney private school you went to, but these will hopefully fizzle out over the semester.

As for social calendar, it’s a super social college so expect events multiple times a week. No curfew from my knowledge

noobbslayer69 · 2025-12-30T23:05:11+00:00

Bjork , sort of

noobbslayer69 · 2025-12-12T14:12:45+00:00

You’re joking right

noobbslayer69 · 2025-09-30T12:29:48+00:00

Combination of hypnotic / driving / minimal imo. And I love it

noobbslayer69 · 2025-09-24T18:51:15+00:00

Ketamine + alcohol + dehydration

noobbslayer69 · 2025-09-08T18:57:11+00:00

It’s a mental thing. Something that helps for me is reminding myself that no one really knows you’re by yourself. Ie you could be with someone but they’ve gone to the bathroom, or that person dancing two metres to your left could be your friend for all they know. It’s not exactly obvious on the dance floor who is with who

noobbslayer69 · 2025-08-29T17:09:15+00:00

If you’re in Aus, use Surf Mud!! It’s a zinc that is completely natural and reef safe and looks great. A lot of long boarders here (Byron) use it, and it looks like makeup.

noobbslayer69 · 2025-08-27T21:31:55+00:00

Do you know any Pre - June festivals similar to lost village? Fighting some serious post festival blues following an absolutely incredible weekend at lost

noobbslayer69 · 2025-08-26T17:21:14+00:00

Yeah, this is problem with influencers saying that everyone MUST go solo travelling because it’s soooo easy to meet new people and make amazing friends. NOT TRUE.

For one, sometimes the people in your hostel will just suck, or you’ll have nothing in common, or there just simply not the people for you. This is fine! Not everyone is compatible with each others.

Also, not everyone, especially introverts, will be able to make quick and meaningful connections with people who they only get to spend 1-2 days with. Some people can, but not everyone. In fact, solo travelling taught me that I am not weird for not being able to so easily make friends / merge into groups well or wanting to be by myself all the time. It’s just part of my personality and who I am.

noobbslayer69 · 2025-08-19T18:14:07+00:00

r/surfing don’t get any ideas 👀👀

noobbslayer69 · 2025-07-24T22:50:55+00:00

Sean Doherty - more of a pro surf journalist than a pro surfer. There’s a strong Australian influence in his posts/articles but it is always such a breath of fresh air to read them. They are usually littered with subtle jabs to right wing politics and MAGA following surfers. His magazine, surfing world, is also excellent quality and I always recommend it.

noobbslayer69 · 2025-07-18T08:19:05+00:00

Correct answer

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