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    Orientation at UTS

    Hey, What's orientation like at UTS? I know there are lots of faculty welcomes - are they worth attending? Also, is the fun part of orientation really only for one day (O day)? Obviously UTS orientation sounds a lot less epic than the orientation programs at USYD and UNSW, but is it a fun...
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    Who will be looking for love at Uni?

    So I can't be the only one excited about leaving my shitty hometown in a couple of months, meeting lots of interesting people at uni, and dating them. :love:
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    Question on Uni offers

    I did the HSC in 2009, and defered my offer at USYD and had a gap year in 2010. Over the year, I've changed my mine about the course I want to do. I have to reapply through UAC to take up my offer - and I know you can put other courses higher up in your preferences if you want to. This might be...
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    Social life at UTS

    Hi, Just wondering what the vibe/social life aspect of UTS is like? Do people know how to have fun inside the rather unimpressive building?
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    Orientation camp for Undergraduate Law students?

    Hi, I hear there's a two night orientation camp for undergraduate law students held just before term starts. Just wondering if anyone has been on that camp in their first year, and if it was helpful, or not work going on. Thanks!
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    Transfer to combined law at USYD

    Hi, just looking for some advice - My ATAR was 98.05. I'm keen to do Law/Arts (Media and Communications) at USYD, so I'm thinking I'll try to transfer after a year. Just wondering whether it would be better to do a year of Arts at USYD, or a year of Law/Media and Communications (Journalism)...
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    100 ways to stop procrastinating

    I need it. Do you? I'll start... 1. Unplug the internet 2. Avoid the TV guide - then you won't know what you're missing!
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    just a question...

    Hi guys, I am currently doing english extension 2, maths extension 1, mod hist and visual arts. I want to drop visual arts and pick up history extension - is this allowed?? the board says you need 3 courses of 2 unit value (i'd have that). and FOUR subjects. Does extension history count as a...
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    Assessment - Militarism

    Hi guys, I have a modern history research paper to write, but I am having trouble getting started.. The topic I am investigating is the growth of militarism in Europe leading up to WW1. I'm finding it hard to find books and websites that talk alot about militarism specifically. Can anyone...
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    Feelings towards year 12

    Hey all, as we all head for the inevitable stress and workload of next year, I was wondering how everyone was feeling about finally reaching year 12 (soon). I personally am very excited and can't wait, because I'll be doing the ext courses I want to, and get 18 frees a fortnight (woot!) However...
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    UAI expectations

    Hey all... I have a friend who is aiming for a 95+ UAI next year, but her work ethic and results this year so far suggest it will be closer to 70 or 80. I think that if she works like a manic she may get 90, but so far there is nothing to suggest this will happen. I don't want her to be very...
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    Proof read a letter

    Bonjour! If any French students can take a look at this letter, and proof read it for me, I would be very grateful! Any improvements would be awesome. Salut David! Merci beaucoup pour ta lettre. Pardonne-moi de n'avoir pas ecrit. Comment vas-tu? Je suis tres contente de ton...
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    What's your motivation?

    Hey guys, Do many of the year 11ers out there know what they want to do at Uni? It's very inspiring to see how hard lots of you are working! If you don't know what you are planning to do after school, how do you get the motivation to keep working towards a fantastic UAI? I have no idea what...
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    Subject choice advice

    Hey everybody, just looking for some advice... I have to drop a subject next year, probably modern history or beginners French, and would greatly appreciate any advice on which would be the wise choice. There isn't a major difference in my marks in the two subjects. Has anyone got any idea...
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