Hi everyone! I’m (20yr NB) looking for some advice on making friends, joining clubs, or finding some new hobbies around Geelong.

I’ve been feeling pretty isolated for a while. I lost most of my social life during high school after developing chronic fatigue syndrome following COVID, which meant I was mostly housebound/bedbound for a couple of years. I’ve improved a lot since then, but rebuilding a social circle has been harder than I expected. I’m also feeling quite bored and would like to do something new.

I’ve been studying a BA/BSc at Deakin for the last couple of years, but I haven’t really managed to make close friends. I’ve tried joining some uni clubs, but Waurn Ponds feels pretty quiet outside of classes. I’m considering travelling to Burwood more often in order to make some friends as they seem to have very active clubs, but I’d also love to find things closer to home.

Before getting sick I was pretty active, so I’m looking to slowly get back into that kind of lifestyle and try some new things.

A bit about me:

• Live near Geelong Waterfront.
• Studying Arts/Science at Deakin (thinking of studying Masters of Teaching)
• Interested in cooking, music, movies (especially SciFi), swimming, hiking/walking, DnD and politics (don’t worry, I’m friendly and enjoy talking across the aisle).
• I’d love to try something social like a team sport (although I have never played a team sport before), sailing, flying, or a hiking group. I’m considering joining the Geelong yacht club to do a course in order to meet others/gain a new skill.

I’d really like to find a community where I can feel like I belong and make some genuine friendships.

Does anyone have advice for making friends, or recommendations for clubs, sports, volunteering, classes, or social groups around Geelong? Or if anyone is also looking for new friends, I’d be happy to grab a coffee sometime!

Hi everyone, I’m planning on moving to Warrnambool and I’m hoping to apply for graduate entry medicine in the future.

I’m trying to understand how rural living is counted for the rural bonus/eligibility.

My plan is to live in Warrnambool during the university year (around February–October/November), but return home to Melbourne during the long university break (around the end of November until February). I may also travel overseas for a few weeks within the five years.

Would spending the university holidays back home affect my rural living time? Does Deakin/GEMSAS count the time you are enrolled and living rurally during the academic year only, or do you need to physically remain in the rural area continuously for the full 5 years?

I've emailed Gemsas support but they unfortunately emailed me back a copy and pasted email from their site that I have already read and didnt actually answer my question.

If anyone has experience with rural bonuses for Deakin Medicine, I’d really appreciate advice on how strict they are about breaks, holidays, and returning home.

I am able to stay at uni accom for the consecutive 5 years or in the area, but was just wondering when or how long i can go back to home for on breaks, without breaking the consecutive 5 years.

Heyy
I wanted to change my timetable is there any possible way to do it. I went to student central and they said we can’t do it now either.
Also is it okay if I just went to the other lecture without changing it in my timetable.

Hi everyone! I'm an international student planning to start a Master of Data Science in 2027. I'd love to hear about your experience.

1. How has your experience at this university been?

2. If you could choose again, would you still pick this university? Why or why not?

3. If you're studying Master of Data Science, how are the teaching, workload, professors, career support, internships, and job opportunities?

4. Any pros, cons, or things you wish you knew before joining?

5. If anyone has recently gone through the Australian Genuine Student (GS) interview, could you please share the questions you were asked?

Thanks in advance! 😊

I am moving from burwood area so I want to transfer my lease. The place is 5 minutes walk from deakin Uni burwood and is between 64 and 65 tram stops.

The room is big and decent in a 3 room shared apartment with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Its all girls only but really nice. If anyone interested please dm me.

Hey so I’m currently studying law at the waterfront campus. I’ve made a few friends here and there, but my routine just consists of going to class and coming home.
I was researching clubs that I can join where I’d be able to make more friends and came across the law one, DLSSG. Is anyone able to share their experience overall and in terms of socialising, or does anyone else have any other general advice of the clubs here and how I could connect with more people at this campus.
Any advice would be appreciated:)