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Silent Alarm said:
Why would I get my license? I can use public transport for a fraction of the cost of fuel, car repairs, and actually paying for a car, nor lessons in driving. I'm not trying to be harsh, but it's simply not viable, nor something of personal interest.
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then STFU....................
 
How about everyone else continually suggesting "get a car!!!" "STFU"?

I also do not even see what relevance or point your post was trying to make.
 
Where I live we have ID-cards.
This is an interesting problem of yours. Do you have a student ID with a photo? that could maybe used as an id.
 
Silent Alarm said:
Some of the assumptions made in here are absurd and utterly baseless. Utterly narrow minded as well. How many times do I have to repeat the bland mantra: This isn't a topic discussing licences. This is discussing ways in which to get ID cards.
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I have a driver's licence but don't own or drive a car. I used the licence as a proof of identification until it expired. Since then, I've been using the POA card I obtained before getting my licence.

Although the POA card was issued in WA, it is totally acceptable to use it in other national states and territories. Also, it will never expire as there is no expiry date on the card.
 
Eagle Empire said:
Although the POA card was issued in WA, it is totally acceptable to use it in other national states and territories. Also, it will never expire as there is no expiry date on the card.
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Yeah, I'm not stressing so much. I can get a POA card on my birthday (which falls on a Monday) and hopefully have it by Friday that week – which is when orientation week at uni ends. But if I don't get it until the first week of uni, I won't mind either.
 
My Aspergers is crippling. How dare you make a mockery.
 
Well, I'm confused.

Anyway, do you think orientation week (and maybe) the first week of uni without pub/club admission is hugely detrimental in trying to 'find' friends?
 
Silent Alarm said:
Well, I'm confused.

Anyway, do you think orientation week (and maybe) the first week of uni without pub/club admission is hugely detrimental in trying to 'find' friends?
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Yes, although you seem the type who would be more suited to finding friends by joining a club or society with a specific interest rather than the general Uni population so it might not be so bad in the long run. Massive assumptions there of course, no offence intended.
 
Abba Lonie said:
Yes, although you seem the type who would be more suited to finding friends by joining a club or society with a specific interest rather than the general Uni population so it might not be so bad in the long run. Massive assumptions there of course, no offence intended.
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I'm not offended. But may I ask why that is? Have you been keeping tabs on the hipster thread?!

The thing is, finding 'friends' through interests like music and sports hasn't worked out well for me. I can hate or like them as much as someone who likes rugby (well, maybe not rugby) and is pop culture through and through.
 

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Silent Alarm said:
Well, I'm confused.

Anyway, do you think orientation week (and maybe) the first week of uni without pub/club admission is hugely detrimental in trying to 'find' friends?
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Silent Alarm said:
Yeah, I'm not stressing so much. I can get a POA card on my birthday (which falls on a Monday) and hopefully have it by Friday that week – which is when orientation week at uni ends. But if I don't get it until the first week of uni, I won't mind either.
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Semi-Irrelevant however I will also be starting a University course at Curtin this year. I have zero intention in "trying to make friends" through pubs/clubs particularly during orientation week. I have a strong enough personality to make friends without having to get into the whole alcohol environment as I'm sure you do as well.

I'm an 18 year old on BigFooty forums on a Saturday night. Enough said :p

OT: If you have a POA card, that is adequate enough identification.
 
Alexwce said:
Semi-Irrelevant however I will also be starting a University course at Curtin this year. I have zero intention in "trying to make friends" through pubs/clubs particularly during orientation week. I have a strong enough personality to make friends without having to get into the whole alcohol environment as I'm sure you do as well.

I'm an 18 year old on BigFooty forums on a Saturday night. Enough said :p

OT: If you have a POA card, that is adequate enough identification.
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Do you think most friendships form through basically getting on it with others?

Or does it take like, a month or so to establish friends?
 
Silent Alarm said:
Do you think most friendships form through basically getting on it with others?

Or does it take like, a month or so to establish friends?
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Most others will be in the same position as you. Simply talking to them would be invaluable. If you aren't shy there is no reason why you won't make friends / study buddies in the first couple of days.
 
Silent Alarm said:
Do you think most friendships form through basically getting on it with others?

Or does it take like, a month or so to establish friends?
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The key to uni is GO TO O-WEEK. Soooo many first years skip the O-Week celebrations. It is a great way to meet people in a very relaxing environment. Best of all because you will likely be in a big group you have a chance you may not need ID.

As for in general making friends at uni. Unlike school uni you will have different people in most of your classes. So you have to put yourself out there a bit and you will be fine. As said before clubs can help a lot of specific interest groups. The key though is to be open and accepting to everyone.
 
Curtin student also. Never attended any orientation events and made all Uni friends in class and then through their friends etc etc. Meeting people in class is piss easy and seeing as you're both doing the same course/units you instantly have some common ground. Don't stress so much mate, making friends at Uni is as easy as learning to drive a car ;)
 
I'm not stressing at all. And I'm living on campus, so I'll be forced to hang around with a few other people.

I've never not had friends. I constantly underestimate my ability to actually talk to people and find some kind of common ground. So literally conversing with a guy next to you shouldn't be so awkward. After all, if they're standing without anyone else, they'd be just as anxious...

First and foremost, I need to find some Freo fans to go to the footy with. Though I'm sure a "do you want to go to the footy this week?" would be a reasonable question.

This is also a very lame question, but what should a Journalism student actually take to class? I feel kind of stupid asking this, but some of my mates are saying "nothing, really" and others are stressing about not having enough (these are people doing Arts as well).

Is it true about O-Week and ID? If I go to the tav with a few other people, will they just let you in (basically)? Or is it a little more complicated or reliant on luck?
 

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Silent Alarm said:
I'm not stressing at all. And I'm living on campus, so I'll be forced to hang around with a few other people.

I've never not had friends. I constantly underestimate my ability to actually talk to people and find some kind of common ground. So literally conversing with a guy next to you shouldn't be so awkward. After all, if they're standing without anyone else, they'd be just as anxious...

First and foremost, I need to find some Freo fans to go to the footy with. Though I'm sure a "do you want to go to the footy this week?" would be a reasonable question.

This is also a very lame question, but what should a Journalism student actually take to class? I feel kind of stupid asking this, but some of my mates are saying "nothing, really" and others are stressing about not having enough (these are people doing Arts as well).

Is it true about O-Week and ID? If I go to the tav with a few other people, will they just let you in (basically)? Or is it a little more complicated or reliant on luck?
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Well firstly if you are worried about what to bring then just email the individual lecturers of each course and ask what they recommend you bring to the classes/tutorials/labs. By default to the first class I usually brought a lecture pad to scribble notes and a print out of the power point presentation (if available).

As for the O-Week and ID thing. For events organised by the University or the Student Union you should be OK. However if O-Week includes going to a bar or club you may be in strife. When I did my first O-Week we pretty much had grog supplied by the university and went to beach parties or similar so never to bars or clubs. So basically for you it will be a case of luck.

If you are stuck though a good idea is a passport and you can get them rushed for a small fee as well if you are desperate for ID for O-Week. Please note that I am extremely jealous of you though as O-Week for me in first year was just awesome.
 
Poseidon said:
Curtin student also. Never attended any orientation events and made all Uni friends in class and then through their friends etc etc. Meeting people in class is piss easy and seeing as you're both doing the same course/units you instantly have some common ground. Don't stress so much mate, making friends at Uni is as easy as learning to drive a car ;)
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*starts hyperventilating*

I haven't learnt to drive a car yet... I HAVE NO COMPARISON POINT.
 
Silent Alarm said:
This is also a very lame question, but what should a Journalism student actually take to class? I feel kind of stupid asking this, but some of my mates are saying "nothing, really" and others are stressing about not having enough (these are people doing Arts as well).
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Surprised you managed to get into uni if you can't even work out what to take to a journalism lecture. (Hint: pen and paper).

Also, I can guarantee you'll regret not getting your license when you're 21-24 and utterly reliant on your mates or the pathetic public transport. It's pathetic in every capital city, even Melbourne (60 minutes to get from Essendon to the CBD on a tram? Get ****ed).
 
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Surprised you managed to get into uni if you can't even work out what to take to a journalism lecture. (Hint: pen and paper).

Also, I can guarantee you'll regret not getting your license when you're 21-24 and utterly reliant on your mates or the pathetic public transport. It's pathetic in every capital city, even Melbourne (60 minutes to get from Essendon to the CBD on a tram? Get ****ed).
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Obviously I know the basics. I did add that some people I know were buying a lot of supplies, while others bought literally two lecture pads and a single pen. Is it so wrong to need a clarification?

Secondly, how many times does someone have to bring up the "you'll regret it". Again, when I have I said I plan to live in Melbourne my entire life?

Idiocy at its rawest.
 
Simply because I had a few mates at your age who were too lazy or never envisaged a situation where they would need a car and didn't go for their license and inevitably they ended up getting their L's at 21-22 so they could get their P's.

You know. Independence. Being able to go somewhere that is across city. Being able to go on a day trip to the beach. Being able to go out for drinks and not be hamstrung by a timetable. Being able to drive yourself to footy, cricket or any other sport. Not to mention how emasculating it is to tell a girl you can't pick her up or drive her home because you can't drive and don't have a license.

You're 17. Probably living at home and just doing that typical teenage "I know better than anyone else". It's also incredibly immature and childish to think you have YOUR ENTIRE LIFE PLANNED OUT at 17.

Personally, I don't care (more than to write this post and kill an hour), but I'm just pointing out that you will regret it.
 
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