With VCE/IB results around the corner, and subsequently university offers coinciding, we asked Year 12 students and next year's first year students if they had any university questions they had to ask from seasoned uni veterans. For context the panel, Faisal studies biomedicine at Monash, Jerard studies law/PPE at Monash, Yong studies business at RMIT (soon to be at Monash,) and Ric switched from science at Monash to science at Melbourne.
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Is it easy to make friends?
I’d say yes. The key is putting yourself out there and attending events. You have to be approachable and approach others, find solidarity and build rapport. - Faisal
Yes and no, the issue is you’ll meet a lot of new people in lectures or tutorials and stuff but you will most likely remain “class friends” if you know what i mean. Most people nowadays are more inclined to stay in their high school friend groups and stuff. Most people are nice and friendly mainly because you’re all in the same situation of being thrusted into a completely new environment and now knowing anything so yes people are friendly. - Aidan
One of the biggest concerns for everyone entering university is: “how am I going to make friends?” For some, despite being seemingly ominous this worry becomes insignificant; the more extroverted students tend to follow the trend of enjoying a large group of friends to lunch and study with. For most, however, genuine connections become more obscure than ever before. This stems from the reality of adult life; it is difficult to connect with others, even more so when you have seemingly little in common. Despite this, there exist many platforms to maintain and enjoy an actual social environment. For most, and myself, this came in the form of clubs; whether they are sporting, social, academic or anything in-between, the vast majority of friendships are birthed from clubs and the plethora of events they hold. In short, making friends in university is by no means an inevitability, nor is it an insurmountable challenge; it is merely up to how much your place a priority on developing a wider social circle. - Jerard
What are the differences between Monash and Unimelb?
Is Monash shit?
Is VCE/IB harder or easier than uni?
It feels like a little bit of a waste of time. Is it?
Is sleep good for a uni student?
Does it suck?
What’s the stereotype about the uni you go to that is true and what is the one that is false?
Do you feel lost at uni because there is less schedule?
Do you still have time to play Fortnite ( do things you still enjoy)?
Do you have to do well or do you just have to pass?
What's the nightlife for your uni like?
Can I still use ChatGPT?
Are the tutors important?
Any extra tips?
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