u/tie_me_down

I'm old and have studied for too many years. Have always spent my free time perusing the textbooks of other subjects and the books available. Gently fondling the moleskines with my pauper hands and hungry eyes.

The one that used to be here sold Lamys and had ink which was super for me because I am pretentious and need everyone near me to know that I value my script to the point that any slight dampness would wash away my valuable words instantaneously. Youd better believe you'll have to look after my handwritten exams come this exam period.

But now? Aside from my amazing naps in the arcade room (sorry for any who wanted to join these last couple of weeks Ive been busy enough to stay awake and eating my weight in muffins instead of luxury naps like the best tended cat), I have wandered campus going to the free book libraries trying to find a book relevant to an elective assignment to no avail.

Imagine if we had an Elizabeth's, inclusive of stationary section on campus. I know the warehouse that buys your old books doesnt pay you for old textbooks, so imagine a free textbooks pile- sure heaps go out of date but anatomy and biology books rarely do. A nutrition textbook I once found from the early 90s is still relevant, its only the propaganda that's changed.

What could we do away with to make space for my dream campus Elizabeth's second hand book store? We could remove some of the floor space of the library by the cafe and have it there... maybe just a pop up every Wednesday, when I'm on campus. Possibly Friday next semester.

Are there any other irrelevant spaces? I can't think of many, I know there's a few criticisms of this campus but, having been a student of ECU (both mt Lawley and Joondalup) and alumni of UWA, there's something authentic and non pretentious of this place. Everyone I meet feels like they worked to get here which is really lovely. ECU shares this feeling, but there's definitely a flavour of teaching-college there (which seriously is fantastic for nursing and teaching, hands down recommend ECU for hands on learners). Curtin to me really does feel a bit of a hodge podge of people trying to figure things out. And hell, maybe you'll all find yourselves coming back here the way I have.

Anyway, Elizabeth's Second Hand Bookstore on campus so I can peruse travel books to write this assignment. This rant was brought to you by my reality and my dreams not aligning. Thanks ily.

Just wanted to share about the spectacular nap I had in the arcade room today.

Jumped on a beanbag, covered my jumper over me, hat over my head and headphones in next to the phone charger. No interruptions, couldnt hear anyone over my music, solid sleep. Woke up and saw some other people had joined me in the nap arena.

Warm, cosy, gentle, peaceful, caring sleep. 10/10 will nap here again, only wish I'd given it a go earlier in the semester.

Nap ability needs to be fairly solid, you're not fully reclined of course, but if youve fallen asleep in lectures you'll be fine. Far more comfortable than trying to nap at a desk.

Hey all,

Im 2.5 years into social work, prac begins at the start of next year. I had a hiatus of 3 years during the degree for my last chance working holiday in Canada.

I know the subject material. I find the classes easy, interesting and useful. But a group assignment I had this semester has me so forlorn over the ways my peers think that Im concerned that once in the field, if my colleagues would be as bothersome.

This isnt to do with political leanings or anything. My lecturers and tutors (possibly because Im closer in age to them) are wonderful and I feel I get along with them great. The kids... theyre so dispassionate. Detached. Behave as though my passion is distasteful and distracting. They seem cold, marks obsessed (why? This isnt psychology where you need a doctorate... none of them want to go into research?) and I hate to say it but superficial.

I cant tell if Im just so annoyed at my group assignment members and that I have to deal with them for another week, that the frustration is blinding me, or if this really is the universe, once more, telling me this isnt my path.

Ive changed major so many times, Im old dude. I just wanna work and do good things in the world. These kids are making me want to burn it instead.

Eh probably just a rant but thanks for reading if you did.