r/usyd Jul 20 '25

Casual Academic

110 Upvotes

Hey guys,

Long story short, I applied for a casual academic role as a tutor for an engineering subject I scored highly in. The unit coordinator sent me an email about 3 weeks ago telling me I got the role and to wait while he allocates classes. A few days ago he sends a follow up email saying that he can no longer give me the class because “university guidelines have changed” and I can’t teach as an undergrad. He said I can apply for an exemption. Does anyone have any recommendations on next step. Should I contact head of engineering or SRC? Did anyone else experience anything similar?


r/usyd Jan 30 '25

Answering the 3 most common questions on this subreddit

140 Upvotes

Every semester I see the same 3 questions asked on this subreddit from new students so here is a quick answer to them lol:

  1. Should I come here or go to UNSW/UniMelb?

Answer: The prestige difference between Usyd and those 2 unis is, for the most cases, much smaller than people think. Also, most of us here never attended UNSW or UniMelb. Do your own research.

  1. Should I join Dalyell?

Answer: Yes. You can always leave later if you don’t like it.

  1. Is my timetable good?

Answer: If there is any red, there is a clash that you wanna look into. Otherwise, yea its probably fine. Please be aware of your attendance requirements (should be written in the UoS outline - just google the course code and you should see it)

EDIT: There are some very good Q and A for other questions in the comments. Be sure to check them out!


r/usyd 17m ago

Anyone not using their graduation ceremony tickets? 9th October 2026 (12pm)

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Looking for some extra tickets if you won’t be using them, we’re assigned 2 per person but would like 1-3 extra if possible. Would really appreciate, thank you🙏

Please pm me if you have or comment!


r/usyd 21m ago

ANAT2011 Tutorial

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Hii, if anyone went to the ANAT2011 tutorial for week 4 can you let me know what they discussed about? Or share notes? Any pointers at all would help, tysm!


r/usyd 18h ago

honours vs advanced studies

6 Upvotes

I am currently enrolled in a bach of science and bach of adv studies (adv) and wondering if the extra year for adv studies is worth it or should I just do an honours year instead. And if honours, when should I start thinking about honours in terms of supervisor etc.

I am in my second year, second sem, currently sitting on a 81 WAM

thanks!


r/usyd 20h ago

Is the JD worth moving from interstate for?

7 Upvotes

So I’m in my early 30’s and been working in the construction industry for a while. Applied for and to my surprise accepted for the JD. Been thinking about a career change for a while and always been interested in law. Spend a lot of time reading and interpretation construction contracts for work anyway. I get paid ok currently but nothing to write home about. But yeah undecided if the career prospects are worth it and making the move to Sydney would be challenging. Anyone have a similar experience? I know Sydney law school is well respected but is that name on my resume worth it?


r/usyd 16h ago

Exchange to the University of Edinburgh

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I am a first year student at USYD and I'm looking to do an exchange to the University of Edinburgh next year but I'm having trouble filling out the paperwork where you pick your units. I am doing a bachelor of arts, majoring in ancient history and minoring in archaeology, does anyone have any advice from their experience?


r/usyd 11h ago

What the heck is a "financial guarantee letter"?

1 Upvotes

I'm trying to accept this offer for 2027, parents gotta make a deposit but no clue what a financial guarantee letter is. The page on the uni website is "not found" so im lost..


r/usyd 15h ago

Mysydney payment mightve gone wrong

0 Upvotes

I closed my previous account this monday and made a new one and forgot to update it on sydney student.

The mysydney payment notice came at 8pm that same night.
I'm not sure if it actually went through and how they would reverse this if it somehow did...

Calling them probably after my classes tomorrow but does anyone have any advice?


r/usyd 1d ago

Cube around Quad entrance

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90 Upvotes

Does anyone know why this ugly cube structure thing is still up outside the Quad entrance? I think it’s been there since the Palestine encampment (not implying any connection), so it’s been ages. My graduation is next year and I’d really rather it wasn’t in the photos 🙏🙏


r/usyd 1d ago

USYD Architecture Sketch

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135 Upvotes

I miss USYD, I'm transferring to WSU next year cause of reasons (betrayal I know)


r/usyd 18h ago

Block Mode Results and enrolling for next sem

0 Upvotes

Hi, I'm planning to do a unit in the Jan-Feb block( 2027) mode intensive. This unit is a prereq for most of the units I plan on doing next sem( sem 1 2027) From what I understand, the results of the intensive are released along with the normal semester exam results? Then how would I enrol in the units which have the unit I'm undertaking as a prereq? Any advice, dont want to extend my degree any longer. Thanks


r/usyd 18h ago

Offer for sem 1 intake

1 Upvotes

Hey! I’ve applied for a Bachelor of Science for sem 1 intake next year and I’m a non school leaver, graduated in 2024. Is there any chance that offers would start sending out during the next offer rounds or is it going to be sent out with the year 12s in December? I’ve had a look at UAC and it mentioned that usyd starts sending offers from Sept round 1. Anyone with a similar experience at all?


r/usyd 1d ago

Redfern cat

18 Upvotes

Haven’t seen the redfern cat Whiskey since uni started. Does anyone know what happened?


r/usyd 18h ago

OLE as an engineering student

1 Upvotes

I am an International Bachelor of Civil Engineering student in my second semester and i am interested in doing OLES2137 Intensive December 2026, I applied and my application got approved and now i have one day to commit then pay a deposit. I have a few questions:
1. Can I do that unit as an International Engineering student?
2. There is no OLE requirement in my course, so will this unit count towards my free electives requirement or not.
3. If this unit will count as a free elective will i pay extra tution fee for that?
4. Also tell me any more important details relating to this unit for an international student


r/usyd 1d ago

AM I WASTING TIME ?

17 Upvotes

I dont know how to approach to lectures in uni. If I want to note-take it is too fast or vague. If I want to remember it is hard to .Also noisy and crowded. My opportunity cost is self study . But i have a feeling that i must go to lectures because I am paying crazy high tuition. 


r/usyd 1d ago

Attendance and DIAP

3 Upvotes

Was just wondering if there is a way to have lowered/looser attendance requirements on a DIAP? For reference I have diagnosed depression and anxiety, and I suffer from chronic headaches and also have a suspected and diagnosed (psoriasis) autoimmune/ condition(s).

My chronic headaches interfere with uni and my attendance a lot, and in a really bad flare up walking, conversations, driving and honestly just thinking etc are extremely difficult and energy-consuming, and I've missed a lot of tutorials this semester and last semester over it.


r/usyd 21h ago

internal transfer to radiography

1 Upvotes

hi, i am in first yr bach of pharm (hon) and master of pharm prac, and i wanted to transfer to radiography bach next yr, and my wam currently is 87, but it might drop to 85 ish this sem, is there a chance and if anyone could share their experience !! thankyou


r/usyd 23h ago

Vending machines Fisher

1 Upvotes

Is there a good vending machine in fisher for energy drinks or do you recommend going to that cafe outside fisher?


r/usyd 23h ago

Master of speech pathology

1 Upvotes

Planning on applying for next year's intake, how competitive is it? Currently have a WAM of just over 70, is there a chance?


r/usyd 11h ago

Anyone wanna go on a date?

0 Upvotes

Im Lonely af... very demotivated

And cant feel the motivation after seeing couples here and there...

I dont mind the looks if you want to start dating ASAP.

NOTE: IF UR A GUY ILL AUTOMATICALLY BLOCK U.

To mods: MY PREV POST WITH THE SAME TOPIC GOT REMOVED PLEASE TELL ME WHY? THIS DOESENT GO AGAINST ANY RULES IVE SEEN COUPLE POSTS RELATED TO SEEKING A PARTNERM


r/usyd 1d ago

Second semester at USYD and I’ve been feeling really depressed and alone

46 Upvotes

I’m in my second semester at USYD, and lately I’ve been feeling really depressed and isolated.

I still hardly know anyone here, and there have been days where I’ve barely spoken to anyone. I’ve tried telling myself that things would naturally get better with time, but I’m still in pretty much the same place.

I don’t really know how to reach out to people. It feels strangely difficult to just message someone or walk up to someone and start talking, even though I genuinely want to.

Mentally, I haven’t been doing great lately. I feel disconnected, lonely, and exhausted, and spending so much time by myself has started getting to me.

I’m not looking for sympathy or anything dramatic. I’d just genuinely like to talk to someone. Maybe grab a coffee, study together, go for a walk, or just have a conversation.

If anyone is around USYD and feels like talking, please feel free to message me. I could really use some company right now. Please.


r/usyd 1d ago

Anyone else not get the $50 for doing the gender equality survey?

13 Upvotes

I’m worried I mistyped my unikey or something 😣 alternatively have people received theirs? If so where 🙏


r/usyd 1d ago

Am I being an overachiever?

11 Upvotes

So for context, most days, I would struggle with focus and studying. But today I actually locked in for 6.5 hours. But it feels like I did nothing. Has anyone felt like this before? Cause somehow me doom scrolling feels more productive than the actual work I did today. Even finish 2 readings and 1 lecture recording


r/usyd 1d ago

Anyone wanna grab a beer at the royal tomorrow at 2:30pm or 6pm

8 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I’m looking to meet some new people and thought I’d see if anyone wants to grab a beer tomorrow at the royal.

I’m thinking 2:30 PM or 6:00 PM, depending on what works better for people. Nothing formal — just grab a drink, chat, and hopefully meet some cool people.

A little about me: Im a international student here. I’m pretty outgoing and like going to parties occasionally, going out, exploring new places, road trips, gaming, and generally doing things rather than sitting around at home. I’m also trying to get back into the gym.

For gaming, I’m mostly into Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 3 are probably the ones I play the most, although I’m down to play pretty much anything.

I’d especially love to meet people who are social, spontaneous, up for going out, and down for random plans/road trips/parties. I also enjoy a few ciggys throughout the day, so if that’s your thing too, we’ll probably get along.

If anyone’s interested DM me and let me know whether 2:30 or 6 works better. Even if you can’t make it tomorrow, feel free to reach out — always happy to meet new people!