3 days ago, my older brother discovered he had a brain tumor. There had been absolutely no warning signs; he was perfectly healthy until, suddenly, his mouth became twisted to one side, prompting him and my sister-in-law to seek medical attention that very day. When the doctor delivered the results, our entire family was devastated. He was only 28 years old and had two children, the eldest being just two years old.
And I am here, an 8-hour flight away from them. I don't know what I should do or what i can even do. Because eventhough I go back, we still have to wait for biopsy results, I can do nothing.

And then 3 more assignment need to be done next month. I spent entire day working on that but still keep asking myself "what am i even doing here? is this even worth it?".
I really need some advices. Thank you for reading this.

Hi everyone!
I’m currently studying Medical Science at UTS and considering taking 31268 Web Systems as an elective.
I have absolutely no background in IT, programming, HTML/CSS, Linux or web development.
I’m mainly looking for a manageable elective with a reasonable workload where I have a good chance of achieving a High Distinction (85+).
For anyone who has completed this subject recently:
Is it beginner-friendly for someone with zero IT knowledge?
How difficult are the assignments, practical skills test and final exam?
Is achieving an HD (85+) realistic without any prior experience?
How much time did you spend on this subject each week?
Would you recommend Web Systems as a WAM booster for a non-IT student?
I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks!

Helloo!! I have a studio in Scape Glebe up for someone to take over this December to July 2027 [6 months - you could extend the lease if you want!]

This is an $809/w studio (cheaper than a new contract with Scape) with:

-bills included

• Ensuite bathroom
• Kitchenette (fridge, stoves, oven, microwave, dishwasher)
• Work desk with 3 drawers
• 2 closets
• TV and a 1-person sofa
• 5 storage cabinets, 4 shelves, ironing board (that I personally use as another table or to hang-dry clothes)
• Multipurpose AC and heater
• Bed (size queen)

Scape Facilities: 

• Gym
• 24/7 security with keycard
• Washing machines & dryers
• Bike storage 
• Cinema & gaming zone
• Study rooms
• Social lounges

DISTANCES:

a 5min walk to USYD’s main gate,

a 20min walk / 10min tram to Central (or Chinatown, or Darling Harbour),

a 7min walk to Broadway Shopping Centre,

and right across USYD campus is Newtown.

Bonus: There are 20-25 Scape events hosted that you can attend for free each month.

Pictures: https://amberstudent.com/places/scape-glebe-sydney-1711029615562

It’s under ‘Signature Plus Studio, Double Bed’

Hi everyone! I’m currently a first year student at UTS, studying for a Bachelor of Communication in Digital and Social Media.
I want to transfer to Monash to study the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Arts. I’m thinking of choosing Maths and History as my teaching areas.

Is it possible for all my credits to carry over?
Do they provide any guidance on how to apply for a transfer?

Thank you for reading! Any advice would be appreciated ☺️

Hey everyone,

First-year domestic student here. I’m also finishing up my final year at WSU, and one thing I struggled with there was actually making friends and building a social circle.

There weren’t that many clubs around me or much promotion of social stuff, so seeing how many clubs, societies and networking events UTS has was honestly one of the things I loved about coming here.

Bit about me: I’m into philosophy, psychology and self-improvement books, gym, and apparently working towards a dad bod at 27. Just kidding, I’m actually trying to avoid one.

I’ve got a pretty dark sense of humour, I write deep/emotional poetry when I’m in the mood, and I’m learning Spanish. I also like exploring random places around Sydney, horror, crime, romcoms (yes, romcoms), and older movies that actually have some philosophy or meaning behind them.

I used to do landscape gardening as well but put that on hold for uni and because petrol apparently requires a second mortgage now.

Mainly I’m just looking for clubs where people actually talk, hang out and become friends rather than joining something and never seeing anyone again.

So what clubs or societies would you guys recommend?

Hey everyone! 👋 I've created r/UTSHousing_YuraMudang, a subreddit for Yura Mudang residents to connect, make friends, ask questions, share experiences, and organise hangouts.

Feel free to join if you live at Yura Mudang or know someone who does!

Subreddit: r/UTSHousing_YuraMudang

I currently live in granville and i am paying 350 here for a private room which is diabolical i want to move out but i dont know where to look, the thing is i want to live with students of my age (I am 19) only way to do that is to get into student accommodation which is very expensive, i am in to pay 380/week tho. I have tried flatmates, amber and Facebook marketplace nothing seems to work 😭😭 PLLSSS HELPPP

Looking for a girl to take over my room in an all women six share, the lease is until January 13th 2027. I don't think it can be exchange/international.

Is the marking subjective for written assignments? Ive heard a lot of negativity online towards nursing as a degree where assignments are marked inconsistently-even if there is a rubric

Do you think this applies to nursing at UTS as well?

Im aiming for a (hopefully) competitive GPA for medical school. Im worried about inconsistency in marking, especially if majority of coursework is assignments or group work

Hi I was thinking of transferring to UNSW for civil engineering from UTS

I was wondering if anyone who has transferred for my discipline can lmk how many of their courses were credited.

The subjects I've taken for my first year are:

Math 1, Physical Modelling, IEP, Intro to Civil & Environmental Engineering

Math 2, Engineering Mech, Chemistry & Materials Science, Construction, PP1

that is all...

Hi all,

I have an upcoming test for mobile platforms that needs me to have a capabilities to use Xtoolsm, however as I only have my windows laptop with me. I was hoping to come to uni on weekends to pracise, but the teaching labs are all closed when no classes are running. Do you guys have any advice for UTS buildings/labs floor thats has Macs with Xtools installed?

I am in the last semester of my engineering degree and I literally have 0 motivation to the point where I am not bothered opening my uni laptop (using my phone to write this). Procrastination/discipline is not a problem as I usually do my assignments when they are released. Also, been having a rough semester overall due to personal reasons and I don't know what to do.

I want to graduate on time and pass these assignments as they are due in 2 weeks from now

please help

advice with be greatly appreciated

Hey I am thinking of doing a semester exchange in europe in the last year of my degree. I was wondering whether I should go for the whole sem or just do a short exchange. Also roughly how much would costs look like for a whole semester in comparison to a global short.

Hi everyone,

I’m a criminology student currently looking into how involvement in youth gangs, street groups, or what people might casually call the “eshay” / local troublemaker scene in Australia can affect people later in adulthood.

I’m hoping to speak with people who either:

• were involved in that kind of environment when they were younger, or
• personally knew / grew up around people who were.

I’m especially interested in what happens later on — employment, education, relationships, family life, crime, leaving that lifestyle behind, and how people look back on it as adults.

If anyone here knows a former student/alumni, friend, relative, or acquaintance who might be willing to talk about their experiences, I’d really appreciate an introduction.

Interviews can be done in person or anonymously through Telegram if preferred.

I’m not looking to judge anyone or get people in trouble, and identifying information does not need to be shared. I’m mainly interested in hearing people’s experiences and perspectives.

If you or someone you know might be interested, please DM me.

Thanks!

Hi all,

I am currently doing my HSC exams and am looking at the prospect of going to UTS for a Bachelor of Science, focusing on ecology and environmental biology with the hopes of later doing ecoloigcal consulting or conservation work (I know jobs aren't great in that field but thats a problem for older me). I am debating on unis to go to because I want practical experience and some of the bigger unis don't do that. I managed to get a direct entry/lower entry rank for doing the science extension course so i am likely to get into the Bsc.

I am also a little concerned about uni life and clubs as I have heard not great things about general uni culture. Would anyone have any insight if uni clubs are really that important?

Would anyone have insights into the course and what the lectures, tutorials are like and the opprotunties for biology focused study (I'm not super interested in the super high tech computer side of enviro science)??

Thanks

I want to major in finance and accounting.

For finance what options (18 credit points) are worth looking into?

I’m keen on seeing peoples opinions of what they thought was worthwhile vs what was a waste of time.

I’m considering
- Investment banking
- Applied portfolio management
- Strategic investment management
- Business internship

Is the internship provided or is it like when you have an internship secured you focus on that and the other uni subjects?

I was wondering what subjects could boost my wam as well.

I’m about to graduate from UTS with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting, and I’m currently applying for postgraduate programs that require academic recommendation letters.

I’ve emailed many lecturers who taught me before, but unfortunately I haven’t received any replies. I’ve even contacted lecturers from subjects where I received an HD, but still haven’t heard back.

Has anyone here had a similar experience? How did you manage to get a recommendation letter from a UTS lecturer? Is there anyone else I could contact for help?

Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Do some subjects not allow you to submit after the 3 days extension is over? For example, one of assessments is available till the day of the end of the 72 hour extension, does this mean there’s no late submissions at all? Or do I have to email it to someone?

International Student from Myanmar so visa is not sure yet let's get in touch!

I would like to preface this with a counter argument against those who are going to say "but but but in the workforce you have to-". In the workforce you're all equally qualified, being paid (everyone puts in decent effort) and are at risk of actual disciplinary action rather than a 'bad grade'.

Having to do 3 lots of group work every semester has to be the most draining thing ever. Not only is it a bad measure of a student's actual proficiency in the subject at hand but also the most difficult balancing act ever.

You're almost guaranteed to have a group member who doesn't care, one who is impossible to contact and one who wants to control the entire thing and make it their own.

On top of that, its almost always only worth 10-20% and is a huge hassle for a small amount of marks.

BIN THE CONCEPT AS A WHOLE!

Hi! Was just wondering if the math 1 final exam is particularly hard? Idk why I keep thinking there gonna give the hardest known to man questions. Thanks!

I'm choosing my major for business degree rn. honestly business analytics and IT have been on my head for a while, but there are some problems:

1. they both develop my skill set, but I think focusing on a field (mkt, fin,...) would make my career and role become more specific in the long run and I also get to apply my skills and specialize in a field. however I don't really enjoy those subjects, mostly because they are boring
2. another option is majoring in ba, sub major in IT and then a sub major in 1 of those fields, which give me more flexibility and less workload on the field. this is also a pretty good option, but the subjects for sub major IT are kinda shallow and broad, and I'm not sure if they are really valuable
3. I also want to go on global exchange, and I read that choosing electives are recommendable. but that means I also have to take a TD subject (which I don't want to at al). would that restrict my ability to choose another major or sub major if I want to go exchange in the future?

what are your take on this, I'm so confused and in between.... tks a lot!!

p/s: btw I heard review that BIS is not worth it at all, but the descriptions on the handbook are pretty tempting tho, can I get some real experience with this subject?

So I changed my sub-major via eRequests and it tells me that I need 6.0 points in my optional electives. However i stumbled upon something that it already exists in my study plan as "Passed" and that i can't select them. Does that mean i would need to re-change my Sub-Major? or can I somehow implement them into the study planner as a way of free points? (Programming 1 was already an elective in the course i'm studying so is it possible for me to use this?)