u/_missEltorri_

I won't disclose what class or which student it is, but it's an online lecture I'm enrolled in, and since week 1, there's this 1 student who always has to say their opinion no matter what and remind everyone they're doing psych in addition to this current course. They don't contribute anything insightful to the discussions in the lecture, and just try to use too many technical terms to make their answer seem "smart". Idk if I'm just being a snowflake cause I'm watching it from home and not there in person which is probably 10x more annoying for the students there, BUT, I'm finding they're disrupting the lecture. The last 3 weeks, they've had something to say, both somewhat in relation to the unit, and also not.

The first week, he tattled to the lecturer that the guy who answered the question before him was on his phone using instagram, and the lecturer full said to him it's not up to us to be monitoring what other students are using their lecture time for. This week, they had another discussion in person and after 2 people gave an answer, this person has the nerve to not only contribute with nothing related to the topic, but then called out another student by name who had apparently airdropped them something. Like dude, no one cares, people airdrop crap all the time, disable it if you're gonna disrupt the class.

Just not sure if I'm allowed to say anything to the unit team and disclose that this student is being disruptive, I swear you can hear everyone sigh when they begin their answer. I thought they would stop after week 1 and were just excited, but it just seems like they're there to prove something to no one who cares.

I have 3 units online, but unfortunately, 1 of my classes is only offering 1 online class that is already full and clashes with another tutorial at the same time. Is there a possibility that they might add another time slot on another day for online classes if the 1 that is running is already full?

I'm trying to make all my classes online because it's easier and more convenient for me to attend my tutorials instead of travelling an hour in peak hour times 3-4 times a week for 1 tutorial. I can hop on, contribute to class, and hop off, all from the comfort of my computer and not have to spend extra money on transport. I also work in the complete opposite direction of where MQ is, so I can't really afford to go to work before or after a class unless it is online.

I've checked the in-person classes, there's 3 time slots that are still free but very close to filling up (3< places left). Do I send a request or does the uni monitor the online registrations too and then decide to add another time slot?

P.S. If I un-enrol from my current in-person class and enrol in the external intake but leave my tutorial as unselected (because it's full), could that flag the unit convenor to then possibly create another time slot?

Was doing my enrolment and class registration today for next semester after receiving my marks, and noticed that this unit just doesn't exist anymore...it's a part of my major where for 1 section you choose 1 of 2 units to do, and the only other 1 available was Cross Cultural Management. I don't mind having to do this one, but like, can they at least send me an email or something that the unit I originally chose has been discontinued so I can plan in advance and not find out like this lol.

I'm 21 female.

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Left ear slowly became more blocked today and have been to the toilet like 5 times already today, pretty sure I've got haemorrhoids now cause it hurts which is irritating. Wondering if it's maybe an ear infection cause my ear is blocked and my body is trying to get it out? I was on the cusp of feeling nauseated earlier today but had some lemonade and fruit and just slowly eased away.

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I'm not a coffee drinker either except last few weeks where I've tried having 2-4 per week. Usually a mocha. Maybe my stomach not used to it cause I hated that I'd have to go toilet after drinking one and I'd feel so off in the afternoon (yes I know it's a natural laxative but I think because I've avoided coffee my whole life my body isn't used to it) so I'm going to stop drinking them. I'd rather go toilet when my body decides it's time. I'm not lactose intolerant because I've had cereal 3-4 times a week with milk for nearly my whole life, can eat cheese, ice cream and cake. The only tolerance for coffee I have is tiramisu and even that doesn't make my stomach go bluegh.

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One more detail. Had an iron infusion a week ago, but I felt completely fine after it. It's my fourth one in 4 years. and I've never had anything happen to me after the previous times, didn't have symptoms besides a sore arm for a day.

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Seriously though any suggestions cause my butt hurts and your girl does not like being sick at all. Yes I'm going to see a medical centre tomorrow but open to suggestions on what it is or how to treat it at home.

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TLDR: Got a left blocked ear and diarrhoea today, no nausea or fever otherwise, just want an idea on what it could be and how to treat it at home before seeing doctor tomorrow.

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I'm watching season 2 as it's come out recently and I actually like the show. But I've seen a lot of hate posts for the show. Obviously I know the original show is better but just haven't gotten around to it yet. I like most of the characters and storyline. Dante is witty, charismatic and kinda fun to watch. I don't understand a lot of the hate for the show. Should I consider playing the games?

For privacy reasons I don't want to say my name or what course I'm doing, but I will say it's one of those "braindead" degrees that majority of the people on campus are doing which can be quite broad and give you autonomy in where you wanna go.

Anyway, I am in my 3rd year and have only actually passed 3 units (yes I know, it's f*cking terrible), and I told myself I really need to lock in this year because I'm on academic monitoring. I am currently enrolled in 3 units this semester and am guaranteed to pass 2 of them. The 3rd one I have failed twice before simply because it was not engaging, and I found the work to be hard and not even remotely related to my major or what I actually want to do post graduation. Well, I've slacked off on this same unit again because I just find it not worth my time and it seriously has not had any impact on my learning for my major. I've looked around online to see if I can waiver the unit and not have to complete it, and there is the option to, but you have to submit a request between a certain period of time and you need to have a good reason. Has anyone else here waived a unit they just didn't/couldn't do because it wasn't beneficial to you or your learning?

I'm literally struggling to start my assignments early and always end up doing them last minute and have passed on a few. Does anyone have any tips for actually not getting stressed out the minute an assignment is available? And please don't refer me to the services already provided at MQ, I do not have the time to go on that path. I usually study in my room and get all my assignments done in my room so I just need tips on mental tricks and buffers for getting assignments done.

But anyone know how waiving the unit actually works? I tried doing it, but there's a timeline you have to submit it in so it wouldn't take me past the first page. If I pass 2 of my 3 units this semester whilst on academic monitoring will it go back to cautionary or remain at monitoring? Sorry guys I'm just stressed out cause this unit is giving me stress, everything that's in it literally does not contribute to what I want to do after I graduate.

Yes I am serious about my education, I want to lock in, I want to finish and every start of semester I say and then I don't do it. But I am locking in. It is never too late I hope. What do I even write for the unit waiver?

Please help guys.