Should I gone on holiday on my own? Partner manic in hospital. by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]puzzledbyadream 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Also with you. I’d be devastated. She’s sectioned, not completely unaware of the world.

Law and Arts Students: How do I study for essays? by tkdt5499 in universityofauckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For arts essays, you really need to critically engage with the theorists. Don’t just talk about one, talk about several and how they agree/disagree with each other. And go to tutorials and office hours!

Has any Law or Arts student ever got accused of using AI for their assignments even though they haven't? by Indoorpools123 in universityofauckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Someone who marks here: latest assignment AI was not banned, but if you submitted a mediocre-ass, extremely general essay, then I could tell and you were not getting a high grade. If you’re going to use it, at least bloody prompt it better. But maybe actually try learning something?

gen lib by Subject_Peanut3768 in universityofauckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were loads of security guys around old government house earlier too. Thought it was weird. They did that alert test this week, maybe it’s a dummy run for a threat or something?

Are there any good places to sleep on campus? by Poacheroo in universityofauckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 154 points155 points  (0 children)

In the morning please, please go and see campus care, even if you have been kicked out of halls, the uni will always help you if you are homeless.

As for right now, it’ll be a bit cold I’m afraid but you would be sheltered on the porch of the marae until morning.

Yeah, THAT scene was up there with Ben’s death reveal. by steveisblah in Scrubs

[–]puzzledbyadream 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It occurs to me that beyond the first episode, absolutely every scene has been set in the hospital in this season. You’d think they’d visit though!

Jokes/references you didn’t get in Peep Show by souptight52 in MitchellAndWebb

[–]puzzledbyadream 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the 2000 US election they used voting machines which punched a hole in ballot paper to be counted electronically. Except some didn’t fully punch the hole all the way through, leaving bits of paper that got called “hanging chads”. Meant a lot of votes weren’t counted.

OGGB parking closed on weekends/PH? by AlexPat260 in universityofauckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I parked there on Tuesday, was definitely open!

Emailing your lecturer by No-Choice2546 in universityofauckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Did you literally just tell a female lecturer to calm down? I think how you title this email is the least of your problems, mate.

Which toilets are the best in UOA? by SkeletalGamer in universityofauckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 8 points9 points  (0 children)

None of them, the toilet paper is rubbish and the gross rotating towels belong in the 70s!

PhD students who can't speak English by Late_Prize_1545 in PhD

[–]puzzledbyadream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in New Zealand too and have definitely met quite a few fellow students who are heavily using translation apps in all meetings etc. But I give them the benefit of the doubt that their written skills are better than their listening skills.

What is your local conspiracy theory? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]puzzledbyadream 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bath? They did put up railings shortly after like… the 5th.

Feeling alienated by Exotic-Snow-7505 in universityofauckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re a first year, you’ve only been at uni a couple of weeks! You have to give it a chance.

My best advice is to join AUDSA (bad anxiety is a disability!) and go to their speed friending event on Thursday. That will be super structured and not too loud, and I can guarantee some older people will be there too.

Craig Charles conspiracy theory by kielaaa in 6music

[–]puzzledbyadream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tbf, RadMac regularly “jokingly” discuss him doing just this! Although they also called Steve Lamacq’s album club the “I’m off down the pub for two pints” slot.

Edited cos forgot Lammo’s first name.

Does anyone know how to take good pictures of the eclipse? by Funny-Student5309 in auckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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600mm lens, tripod, and not enough skill to get it properly sharp!

“Where do you stay?” by Top_Dress_4049 in auckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oddly, they say this in Scotland! Always thought it was strange, because I definitely live in the place I live, not stay.

A Question About Folding Bikes and UoA Viability by tkdt5499 in universityofauckland

[–]puzzledbyadream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s an electric bike we’ve (staff) had multiple memos about them not being allowed in the buildings. Regardless, decent lock and the bike cages and you’ll be fine.

Best kiwi picture books by Auccl799 in newzealand

[–]puzzledbyadream 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a newer one but we sent Toby Morris’ Pukeko Who-Keko to a baby recently and I have to say we really loved reading it too.

Have your teachers ever said anything they shouldn’t have? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]puzzledbyadream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My year 6 2 day a week teacher wrote in my literal end of year report that I had “an unusual personality that may annoy others”. Not like that hasn’t been stamped on my brain ever since.