UNSW Chit Chat Thread (4 Viewers)

[Squar3root]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

No we haven't '_'

You're an irrational little square

yes we have, very briefly at the start of last year

 

[JT145]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

the thing makes a noise whether or not you tapped on

so if you walk past one but you don't tap it the card makes a noise?

pretty sure thats not right why else would tons of ppl forget to tap on/off

 

[Squar3root]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

so if you walk past one but you don't tap it the card makes a noise?

pretty sure thats not right why else would tons of ppl forget to tap on/off

iirc the opal card is a proximity card so it has to be near the reader to make the noise, so if you don't tap on I am sure the driver will notice and kick you off or make you pay

 

[Confound]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

are there any secret societies I can join at unws?

 

[D94]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

the thing makes a noise whether or not you tapped on

what, no it doesn't. Are you a bit young to remember the t-card? Same concept, you have to literally connect your card with the reader in order to tap on. Just like nfc on a phone or paypass on a mastercard. There might be say 3mm of clearance before the transmitter can't receive a signal. It doesn't just make a sound when you're in 'range'.

 

[Squar3root]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

what, no it doesn't. Are you a bit young to remember the t-card? Same concept, you have to literally connect your card with the reader in order to tap on. Just like nfc on a phone or paypass on a mastercard. There might be say 3mm of clearance before the transmitter can't receive a signal. It doesn't just make a sound when you're in 'range'.

yes it does, when you put your card to the thing, the thing makes a beep noise.

 

[D94]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

yes it does, when you put your card to the thing, the thing makes a beep noise.

I know it makes a noise. You said it makes a noise even if you don't tap on...

 

[D94]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

Oh but it makes a different sound if you attempt to tap on and it displays an error.

 

[Squar3root]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

I know it makes a noise. You said it makes a noise even if you don't tap on...

no I didn't?

Oh but it makes a different sound if you attempt to tap on and it displays an error.

like a deny sounds yeah

 

[D94]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

the thing makes a noise whether or not you tapped on

no I didn't?

.

 

[Squar3root]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

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that's poor wording on my part.

the thing makes a noise if you tap on and if you didn't tap on there is no-noise and the driver will notice (probably) and will kick you off or something

 

[CaptainPrice]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

Guys do they start off things instantly in lectures/tuts or do they have something like introduction activities and stuff

 

[Squar3root]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

Guys do they start off things instantly in lectures/tuts or do they have something like introduction activities and stuff

they have a quick 5 min where you introduce yourselves

I'll see you in COMP1927

 

[4025808]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

Welp, just got reminded about opal concession.

I've been calculating my opal fares and I'm getting around $29.00 a week from Monday-Friday. And that's including the free trips that I get on Friday after having 8 journeys done Monday-Thursday.

Unless if I'm bothered, I'll probably still stick to a mymulti2 to save myself the time and the hassle to chase for bigger discounts.

Speaking of which, who will be getting opal concession here? (now that UNSW is one of the 5 universities that have opal concession)

 

[CaptainPrice]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

they have a quick 5 min where you introduce yourselves

I'll see you in COMP1927

Yeah, whatever, I can handle myself fine in social situations

Welp, just got reminded about opal concession.

I've been calculating my opal fares and I'm getting around $29.00 a week from Monday-Friday. And that's including the free trips that I get on Friday after having 8 journeys done Monday-Thursday.

Unless if I'm bothered, I'll probably still stick to a mymulti2 to save myself the time and the hassle to chase for bigger discounts.

Speaking of which, who will be getting opal concession here? (now that UNSW is one of the 5 universities that have opal concession)

Which station to central?

 

[4025808]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

Which station to central?

Eastwood to Central

 

[faisalabdul16]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

How do I familiarise myself with the lecture rooms and etc? Are there any specific maps? All i could find were maps which just mentioned what the area was and nothing specific

 

[Squar3root]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

How do I familiarise myself with the lecture rooms and etc? Are there any specific maps? All i could find were maps which just mentioned what the area was and nothing specific

ask people during the first few weeks if you get lost. You will know generally where all the buildings are by the end of the 1st week

there is also a lost on campus app for iOS/Android

 

[faisalabdul16]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

ask people during the first few weeks if you get lost. You will know generally where all the buildings are by the end of the 1st week

Can i do anything before Uni starts?

Also is it good to have gaps between your lectures and tutes, to avoid showing up late to them if they were consecutive classes?

 

[Squar3root]

Re: UNSW Chit Chat Thread 2015.

Can i do anything before Uni starts?

Also is it good to have gaps between your lectures and tutes, to avoid showing up late to them if they were consecutive classes?

well there is O-Week when no offical classes run so you could find out where your classes are before hand

and that's not a problem. lectures and tutorials start 5 past and conclude 5 to giving you 10 minutes between classes (for walking, getting coffee/food, etc)

personally I like having consecutive lessons