Attending O’Day and getting as many freebies as possible
Accidentally turning up late to your first class at the start of the semester.
Misplacing your ID
Not falling for the elevator pass
Experiencing a broken vending machine near building 501 even though it’s taken your money
Go on a cultural exchange. Look at New Colombo Plan in different countries or go overseas for a semester exchange.
Try the HSP at George’s Kebabs and Basement Cafe. Fight with people over which one is best.
Catch a free performance by students at Hayman Theatre. It’s the only time these students will (probably) have an audience.
Get through a group assignment by not dropping out before the census date. Remember, only the strongest survive.
Gain 5 kilos from eating the killer wing dings every week from The Tav.
Vote in the Guild student elections and get yourself a democracy sausage sizzle. Park at Waterford Plaza because Cellopark is killing you with high parking fees
Attend TOGA at the Tav
Write passive-aggressive messages about your annoying classmates and snarky lecturer on the Confessions at Curtin Facebook page.
Accidentally falling asleep in the library during exam week.
Volunteer for community events with Curtin Volunteer
Join clubs, attend workshops and make friends with like-minded people.
If we at Grok can leave you with one university tip, it’s this: Don’t put aside making friends and getting involved in campus life. While it’s important to ace your exams, having a healthy study-life balance is equally important. You don’t want to get to your last year and wish you’d gotten more out of uni. So learn all you can, but also let loose and have fun!
That’s it for now. We wish you a magical orientation week and congrats on your first semester at the best campus in WA.
Love, Grok
