UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2014 (4 Viewers)

[peri24]

how many subjects are you doing? If you're doing 2 you can't get student concession for travel.

but if you are doing 2 subjects, enrol in 3 subjects, get the student concession from fm assist and then immediately unenrol from the third subject

dis 1.

 

[pHyRe]

I heard it on Weldon 'UNSW' Chau (not sure with spelling), it seemed like a legit thing. Better than "never stand still" lol

people probably say it sarcastically. like YOLO or whatever. never heard anyone actually say YOLO and mean it.

 

[Squar3root]

people probably say it sarcastically. like YOLO or whatever. never heard anyone actually say YOLO and mean it.

It's probably an ironic hipster thing

 

[kaz1]

people probably say it sarcastically. like YOLO or whatever. never heard anyone actually say YOLO and mean it.

no one ever says 'don't doubt the new south'

 

[crazy_paki123]

UNSW is pro

nuff said


(what are you transferring from/to)

from B Comm (accounting + finance) at Macquarie to B Comm (accounting + finance). lol pro uni aye. any cons about UNSW at all?

 

[Shadowdude]

from B Comm (accounting + finance) at Macquarie to B Comm (accounting + finance). lol pro uni aye. any cons about UNSW at all?

Well, UNSW's Commerce faculty is considered as 'better' or more prestigious. That's a pro.


Cons? Lots of stairs. If you're not into Asians, gl finding someone you like in the Business faculty, dubbed "Asian School of Business", etc.

 

[Squar3root]

from B Comm (accounting + finance) at Macquarie to B Comm (accounting + finance). lol pro uni aye. any cons about UNSW at all?

its a big campus and there is a lot of walking. I don't like walking, im not fat just very lazy. UNSW should invest in segways. Perhaps the engineering faculty could do something about this?

 

[sirable1]

When are we able to get our Student ID cards with 2014 travel concessions?

Thanks!

 

[crazy_paki123]

i dont mind stairs too much, are asians like all chinese etc or does asian mean curries too? the main thing im "scared" about is the results lol. Most of the people are probs ppl that got 96+ Atars and will be harder to get the distinctions and high distinctions

 

[Shadowdude]

When are we able to get our Student ID cards with 2014 travel concessions?

Thanks!

Probably O-Week, late February.

i dont mind stairs too much, are asians like all chinese etc or does asian mean curries too? the main thing im "scared" about is the results lol. Most of the people are probs ppl that got 96+ Atars and will be harder to get the distinctions and high distinctions

Indians you'll probably find are doing Engineering. Chinese people you'll find are doing Commerce.

in general

 

[D94]

Awwww. Could have saved $100's on bus fare. I remember reading in one of the UNSW pamphlets that there are over 1700 free express buses that travel to unsw, clearly I have been mislead. Still, don't doubt the new south (do people actually say this?$

Fairly certain it said 1700 "new" or "extra" express bus services, but definitely not free. But if you have evidence to show otherwise, feel free to link us.

its a big campus and there is a lot of walking. I don't like walking, im not fat just very lazy. UNSW should invest in segways. Perhaps the engineering faculty could do something about this?

You won't be doing much walking if you choose your classes right. The class timetables indicate which rooms you'll be in, so you can structure a timetable so you might only be in 2 buildings close by or something like that.

When are we able to get our Student ID cards with 2014 travel concessions?

Thanks!

Give it around 24 to 48 hours after you enrol to let the system process your application, then any time after that you can head to UNSW FM Assist and receive your ID card and travel concession. Remember to look at the camera.

You should probably call FM Assist before going, unless you live nearby.

Indians you'll probably find are doing Engineering. Chinese people you'll find are doing Commerce.

in general

Not a good generalisation for Engineering. It's a reasonable mix, not really dominated by one or the other. Also depends on which engineering stream.

 

[kaz1]

i dont mind stairs too much, are asians like all chinese etc or does asian mean curries too? the main thing im "scared" about is the results lol. Most of the people are probs ppl that got 96+ Atars and will be harder to get the distinctions and high distinctions

everyone at unsw is assumed to be chinese until proven otherwise

 

[oyuck]

ID cards are available starting Monday next week.

http://www.gettingstarted.unsw.edu.au/enrolment-id-cards-it-support

 

[anomalousdecay]

its a big campus and there is a lot of walking. I don't like walking, im not fat just very lazy. UNSW should invest in segways. Perhaps the engineering faculty could do something about this?

Already made one.

Unfortunately my school is keeping it as they funded our project.

 

[sirable1]

Give it around 24 to 48 hours after you enrol to let the system process your application, then any time after that you can head to UNSW FM Assist and receive your ID card and travel concession. Remember to look at the camera.

You should probably call FM Assist before going, unless you live nearby.

LOOOL thanks man. I'll probably go next Wednesday considering I have a doctors appointment at my other uni UTS. I'll withdraw out of UTS by the end of this month hopefully.

 

[D94]

LOOOL thanks man.

I wasn't kidding though, if you ever meet me, I'll show you my awesome ID card...

 

[Shadowdude]

i think we all look like terrorists on our ID cards anyway, to be fair

 

[fizzbylightning]

Basser steps are nasty. But going down them and celebrating the fact that you're making the trip down and giving people going up that smarmy look partially makes up for it.

 

[Squar3root]

Fairly certain it said 1700 "new" or "extra" express bus services, but definitely not free. But if you have evidence to show otherwise, feel free to link us.

i cant find it anymore. It was in the brochure with the black cover that said "experience UNSW" and had the pictures of the buses and all these stastics. I know i sound paranoid (and it's not that big of an issue) but i know i saw it!

You won't be doing much walking if you choose your classes right. The class timetables indicate which rooms you'll be in, so you can structure a timetable so you might only be in 2 buildings close by or something like that.

how can you chose your classes right?



and can someone help me with this: http://www.gettingstarted.unsw.edu.au/accept-domestic-undergraduate-postgraduate-uac-direct

it says click the sign on tab and then the "my applications" tab but i dont see it. or am i 3 hours too early?

 

[Squar3root]

hey D94, what is mechanical engineering like anyway? after giving up on actuary; I want to do engineering but i like all of them except biomed. how can i chose. IIRC i think i put flexable as my choice