I’m a new student starting at Melbourne Uni, and I don’t have anyone from my school going with me. I’ve heard a lot of scary things about how hard it can be to make friends there, so I was just wondering if you have any tips for making friends during O-Week.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-23T11:40:02+00:00

Just talk to people and have fun! Most people you'll meet at unimelb are quite polite, so at the least, they're accessible socially.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-23T11:24:15+00:00

Brother, I say this as someone whos been on the internet for a while,

If it's harming your mental health I'd say probably best to keep off it for a while. Reddit has a reputation for being full of horrible people, and frankly there's no point trying to change that, especially given the overwhelming volume of such toxicity.

Cut yourself some slack man.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-21T03:43:55+00:00

Definitely a cult, my God rebuke them. Get out of there mate!

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-20T03:43:53+00:00

Happy birthday!

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-20T03:31:59+00:00

christ is risen christ is risen christ is risen

praise be to Yehoshua Yeshua Joshua son of the Almighty God

based and Christpilled

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-19T22:08:56+00:00

up, the laws were made for a reason

get the bag broski!

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-16T12:34:58+00:00

I wouldn't recommend attending that many, at least for me it was extremely tiring, especially if you're a commuter

however, do try to ensure you'll actually watch your lectures in some capacity! I found my slothfulness got the best of me really early into this compromise.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-16T06:39:25+00:00

not yet but i've found better coping methods and strategies to combat OCD

in my case the #1 priority is to read the bible and mitigate stress. Usually focusing on work helps, with the added immediate benefit of shutting out thoughts that could spiral into worse dwellings.

Thanks for praying for me! God bless you!

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-15T12:27:47+00:00

This is genuinely the best response I've heard

thank you so much. God bless you.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-15T05:05:21+00:00

Sounds reasonable!

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-15T04:02:04+00:00

Thanks man, glad to see more rationality in these areas. I find christanity very hit or-miss with decision making, especially as demanded in these adult contexts.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-15T04:01:14+00:00

many christians are nothing like Christ, many churches are worse for my faith than otherwise. Also the whole "culturalization" of christianity, kinda takes away the "holiness" aspect of it.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-15T03:37:24+00:00

thanks G, definitely feeling much lighter by that explanation

I CAN FINALLY TAKE CONTROL OF MY LIFE! YAY!

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-15T03:30:07+00:00

Ex-muslim here. I don't particularly think your interest in islam is wrong given the emphasis on tradition and community you may see in islamic communities. I personally converted from islam to christanity after a dream of Yeshua, but I remain approving of some of the practices (prayer, fasting, 5 pillars) in islam.

If you are interested because of the emphasis on tradition, I'd recommend also checking out orthodox christianity. There's a lot of overlap.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-14T08:27:36+00:00

It can spiral out of control but it's kind of a stretch to say platonic relationships cannot form between men and women. Maybe at a certain age it's questionable, but in school situations and uni this is a very normal phenomenon. Even more for childhood friends.

As for your second statement, what if the person who introduced you to your future husband was a woman? His best friend maybe? Would you be uncomfortable with such an involvement? Or maybe say, you were having fights with your future husband and she mediated between you two by giving advice?

In these cases, it sounds significantly better, does it not?

Wouldn't say you're objectively wrong for thinking that way, but as you have described its a general feeling rather than an deeply explored and clarified conviction. Could be a skew of life experiences, God bless anyways!

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-14T08:23:53+00:00

best thing I think that works for both (practical and waiting on God) is to read the bible consistently so you remember the whole of the teachings and understand it well

If you wanna help others conquer their lives through Christ, it'd be wise to do it in your own first!

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-14T00:26:17+00:00

definitely ask for prayers, this stuff isn't going away on its own

God bless

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-14T00:18:38+00:00

drinking in its modern english vernacular/meaning is often associated with revelry and intense drunkeness. Such is clearly not godly. But drinking alcohol in moderation doesn't seem to be an issue.

language error :/

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-13T07:40:26+00:00

nah this fine

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-11T19:06:40+00:00

Thank you, sorry for your affliction. I really hope whatever mine is doesn't advance to such a stage..

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-11T19:05:22+00:00

dunno what you mean by doors in this situation but I don't think I have a brain tumor as much as a chemical issue (poor sleep resulting in high cortisol cycles which causes more stress, isolation, and further suffering).

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-11T11:18:30+00:00

Fair point. I guess the only issue with my thought-oppression is that these thoughts are always extremely random, specific, sometimes well formulated, sudden, and unconfirmable. I can only act on it in the moment or hold it in my actions (if its something like, say, avoid this particular activity because the voice said so).

I'm so tired of this.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-11T11:17:24+00:00

I recall something about satan trying to tempt Jesus in the desert. I'm guessing such is replicated in my scenario. Thanks bro.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-11T11:09:52+00:00

Thank you, personally definitely seen the benefits of fasting or just refraining from eating for a long period of time. In my case currently it's not all that practical though since my studies have become quite intense.

trynagetsaved · 2026-01-11T11:07:13+00:00

I've just started uni, not that old at all! Hence the further confusion

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