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Incoming BSc (Maths & Stats) Student with Scholarship – Accommodation, Academics, Job Prospects, and Social Life at UniMelb?
Quick Background
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (Mathematics & Statistics major; strong background in math, stats, and econ).
- Funding: $190,000 AUD scholarship (covers most tuition + partial living costs). Working on covering remaining expenses.
Questions for UniMelb Students & Alumni
- University Housing (Little Hall, Lisa Bellear):
- How are these apartments compare in quality, location?
- Is university accommodation worth it for making friends as a 1st-year international student?
- Academics & Careers:
- How is the teaching quality in the School of Mathematics & Statistics?
- How do employers (locally and globally in quant, tech, and consulting) view this degree?
- How accessible are internships and research opportunities for international students?
- Social Life & Culture:
- Is campus life cliquey, or is it easy for international students to make friends?
- How active are science/math clubs like MUPSS and MASS?
- How safe and welcoming is Melbourne overall?
- Part-Time Work & Budget:
- Is working 15–20 hours/week manageable alongside a heavy Maths & Stats workload?
u/Imaginary_Today147 — 1 day ago