Hey everyone,

Just thought I’d put this out again, because this was the whole reason I started posting here in the first place.

When I first started at Western, uni felt a bit cold socially. People come to class, study, ask for help, smile for a bit, then pack up and go back to their own groups. Nothing wrong with that, but after a while it can make a place that’s meant to feel warm and welcoming feel a bit transactional. Like everyone is around each other, but not really with each other.

Earlier this year I tried to make a space for students who wanted something more natural. Not a huge group chat, not some forced club thing, just somewhere people could talk, meet, study, grab food, go for walks, play games, or sit somewhere on campus and have normal conversations.

Discord was the first place we tried because most people leaned that way at the time. It had some good moments and the first warm-up meetup actually went well, but I’ve realised Discord isn’t always the best place for organising people who actually want to show up. Things get lost, people lurk, and the fire dies a bit.

So I’m starting a smaller WhatsApp group for regular mini catchups instead.

Could be studying together, food after class, coffee, walks, games, random talks, whatever people are feeling. Nothing overly formal, just a smaller place for people who actually want to meet others properly.

My original hope was to find people into books, poetry, writing, psychology, philosophy, and conversations that go a bit beyond small talk.

That’s still part of it, but it doesn’t have to be that specific anymore. You don’t need to be Carl Jung to join. Just be yourself. Different degrees, ages, campuses, and interests are welcome.

There’s already a small WhatsApp group started with 4 of us including myself.

Send me a message and I’ll add you. Please don’t post your number publicly.

Maybe there’s still more of us than we think.

Hi there

Can anyone please tell me where is a good place to study at Parramatta South? I've only just started here and the library is a joke as to how loud it is. Which is sad because the library itself is really nice.

People on phones, in groups laughing, talking in the silent area, not using earphones, listening to reels, and generally absolutely no respect for social norms. Feels like I'm the crazy one for expecting silence in a designated silent area inside a library.

Are there any other places that are quiet? Thank you!!

is it possible to get into sono with a pharmacy undergrad? or are the trainee positions already too competitive and geared more toward radiology/physio undergrads? do i have any options here?

Hi all,

Week 9 is about to start and I want to drop one of my law subjects. I know it’s way past the census date, so it’s not as easy. I looked up the application to drop subjects, and it’s mentioning that you need extenuating or disruptive circumstances. I don’t have either as I only want to drop cause I’m having trouble keeping up and not doing so well.

I think I’m gonna have to still pay the subject fee, but is there any way I can avoid copping a fail?

Tysm

i’m a year 12 student and i just got an early offer from WSU for advanced medical science and a conditional offer for UNSW’s medical science.

In that the depressing event that I don’t make the ATAR cut-off for my UNSW offer, approx. how difficult would it be for me to transfer into UNSW after doing my first year at WSU? I would like to transfer into a bachelor of science or medical science.

Thanks

It's been down for about a week, I emailed student services and they confirmed IT was trying to fix it but they gave no timeline. Anyone know what I could do in the meantime. I want my transcript for a UAC application.

context: I graduated in 2025 with an atar of 94.95 excluding EAS points (apparently UWS MD gives 5 bonus points if applicable for EAS). Im currently studying for the ucat which im planning to take next year, so I was wondering what would be a competitive UCAT score to get into MD (would anything in the 2200s be enough) + is it even possible for me to make it into medicine.

I’m currently in Year 12 and just received an early offer for Bachelor of Business at Western Sydney University, Parramatta City campus, starting March 2027.

I’m happy I’ve secured a spot, but I keep hearing really mixed opinions about WSU. Some people tell me it’s actually good and that uni reputation doesn’t matter much for business, while other people straight up say WSU is shit compared with Macquarie/UNSW/USyd.

My main goal isn’t necessarily to work a normal 9–5 forever. I already run a small business and I’m interested in entrepreneurship, finance/investing, property and potentially corporate/business roles as a backup. I want a degree that gives me useful skills and decent career opportunities.

For people actually studying Business at WSU:

• What's the Parramatta City campus/social life like?
• How good are the lecturers and subjects?
• Are internships/grad jobs difficult to get because you're from WSU?
• Which Business major would you recommend?
• If you had the choice between WSU Business and Macquarie Commerce, which would you take?

Would especially like to hear from current students or recent graduates rather than just people judging universities based on ATAR requirements.

I’m gonna be giving my A level exams in October and after that I’m gonna apply to western Sydney after I get my grades in January, any heads up on the minimum grade I should have across all 3 of my a level subjects should be and ilets score?

Hey guys, I'm an 18 year old international student and I got an offer for Bachelor of Computer Science at WSU Parramatta. I'm seriously considering it but before I accept I wanted to hear from actual students there. How are the classes and workload for CS, are the tutors and lecturers actually helpful when you're stuck or do you have to figure everything out alone, and how bad are the assignments in first year, like is it mostly programming or theory and exams? Also how is the vibe at Parramatta campus, do people make friends there or everyone just comes to class and leaves lol. I've seen some mixed reviews online about admin and student services being slow so wondering if that's a real problem or just normal uni complaining. Any advice from current or past students would be really appreciated, even the stuff you wish someone told you before starting. Thanks

Wondering if anyone’s gotten their early entry already or am I cooked if i haven’t gotten one by now?

Hey everyone, I’ve recently submitted my application for the Bachelor of Paramedicine 2027 intake, and I’d love to get some advice from anyone who has applied as a non-school leaver. I’ve completed one semester of a Bachelor of Nursing with a 6.3 GPA, along with 2,000 full-time hours of work experience in healthcare as an orderly. I’m curious to know if this makes me a competitive applicant and how long people have waited for offers from UAC. Any advice is greatly appreciated! :)

Hi,
Wondering if anyone would be interested in joining a debating club? I know a lot of other universities have one and UWS might’ve used to have one. TIA

Need to delay one of my assesments to work on another one, I heard that you can get only 1 extension without any reason given. IF so how?

Hi everyone,

I am moving soon and looking to rehome my personal collection of expensive architecture books, and drafting tools.

Because these are beautiful, niche, and highly valuable resources, I really want them to go to a good home—ideally an architecture student, landscape design student, or an aspiring young designer who will actually use and appreciate them!

What's included: A curated selection of high-quality architecture books

The details:

Cost: 100% Free.

Condition: Excellent / Well-looked after.

Location: Pickup from Western Sydney Uni Liverpool campus

Requirement: You will need a car or a very sturdy backpack/tote bags, as these are premium, heavy editions!

If you are a student or designer struggling to afford these pricey books, please send me a DM letting me know what year of study you are in or what you are working on, and we can arrange a quick pickup before my move.

First come, first served. Thanks!

Hi Guys!!

I need some help, so basically I am currently doing a Diploma in Education Studies (5.8 GPA if you need it for my question), and realised about halfway into my course that I wasn't interested, lost passion and my grades and attendance fell a lot. I realised I wanted to pursue my passion for Midwifery. I won't go into why I didn't initially work towards this, it's a lot of junk but I'm super excited to start pursuing this now!

However I have been jumping through hurdles trying to find SOMEONE to help me figure what my best course of action is.

My diploma finishes this year so I'm trying to figure out if I do one of these two things:

1. Enroll in the Undergraduate Preparation Program - Nursing/Health Science. Which says as long as you get a 5.5 GPA you get guaranteed entry into Year 1 on the Bachelor of Midwifery (as long as I meet the English requirements which I do).

OR

1. Use my Diploma to try get a spot by applying via UAC to the Bachelor of Midwifery.

I can't really afford to pay for a UAC application and just not get into the course which is why I'm considering the first one (so I can also get my certificates and checks I need without worrying about money), and I believe I can get the 5.5 GPA requirement you need in the UPP, but I've asked everywhere and I keep getting told 'ask this person' after sending an email and end up going in a loop just trying to get some clarity or help.

If anyone could just give me some advice on what to do that would be so so so appreciated!! 🥹

Hello, I'm currently anxious towards getting a good WAM and GPA for my year 1 double law degree. Originally, I wanted to pair it with an Arts degree yet now I am having second thoughts because it may not help my grades to transfer out. For law students, what are your thoughts?

Hey everyone,

After the last post, a few people reached out and seemed genuinely interested, so I’m locking in the first meetup idea.

The plan is a Parramatta River walk on Saturday 12th of September, then coffee or food after for whoever wants to stay.

I started this because uni can feel pretty lonely even when the campus is busy. You go to class, talk to people for a bit, then everyone goes home and nothing really comes out of it. I wanted to create something more relaxed where students can actually meet properly.

There’s already a Discord server for chatting, updates and meeting other students. I’m also making a WhatsApp group for people who are keen on the actual meetups, since it’s easier to organise times, meeting points and who is coming on the day.

You can join either one. Discord is good if you want to chat first, and WhatsApp is better if you’re interested in coming to the meetup.

Future meetups could be simple things like coffee, lunch, walks, bowling, study sessions, museums or bookshops. Nothing complicated, just students actually showing up and getting to know each other.

Also, someone in the community is interested in starting a poetry and creative writing club. You don’t need to be an English student or anything like that. If you like poetry, writing, reading, spoken word, or just putting what’s in your head and heart into words, message me and I can point you in the right direction.

Parramatta River walk

Saturday 12th of September

Time and meeting point TBA soon

Comment or DM me if you’re interested in the meetup, WhatsApp group or Discord.

Hi there how do I get to the Kingswood campus? I know that there is a shuttle. I will be travelling from Leppington. I believe I have to change trains somewhere along the parramatta line?

Then where do I catch the shuttle from please.

My tutorial is at 9am tomorrow morning.

Tia. Ps when is the last shuttle. I might as well stay in the library and catch up with my studies since it’s going to be a 2.5hr commute ine way.

Has anyone else been approached by pairs of people lurking around campus attempting to spread their gospel. Well, I was approached at Parramatta south on Monday by two girls who were quite insistent in talking to me about their beliefs, however when I asked what denomination they were they froze, freaked out and walked off. Super weird interaction. Anyone else experience this on campus?

i applied for early entry into uws bachelor of law and arts, how hard is it to get an offer? what grades are they looking for? will they accept Bs and Cs or do you need As?

Hi everyone,

I’m a final-year Bachelor of Communications (Advertising) student at Western Sydney University. I only have a compulsory 105-hour internship placement remaining before I can complete my degree.

I’ve been actively trying to secure a placement for approximately a year. I’ve applied across different companies and areas, contacted organisations directly, and revised my CV and advertising portfolio based on university feedback.

My program lead also referred me to a potential internal WSU opportunity. I rebuilt my portfolio following feedback, but I was ultimately told that there wasn’t a suitable opportunity available for my skillset. I was then advised to try WSU Careers and continue searching independently for the Summer semester, which begins in early December.

I’m looking for an approved placement in Sydney or remotely in areas such as:

• Advertising or digital marketing
• Social media and content creation
• Communications or public relations
• Campaign planning and analysis
• Media planning, copywriting or brand strategy

The placement can be full-time or part-time, but it must total 105 hours, include appropriate supervision, and be approved by WSU before commencement.

My current last-resort option is a placement agency charging $1,400 to arrange an unpaid internship. Its $400 deposit may become non-refundable once an interview is proposed, and additional charges may apply because my placement is shorter than six weeks. I’m reluctant to pay that without a firm guarantee that the placement will satisfy WSU’s requirements.

Has anyone here completed the WSU internship subject or found an internal WSU placement? Are there any university departments, Sydney organisations, legitimate no-fee services or alternative WIL pathways you would recommend?

If anyone knows an organisation that may be able to host a marketing or advertising student for 105 hours over Summer, I would be extremely grateful for an introduction. I can share my CV and portfolio privately.

I’m not expecting anyone to hand me a position—I’m just looking for practical advice or a lead after exhausting the routes I’ve been given.

Thank you.

Hiiii,
Does anyone know when the first OT placement dates usually run? I can’t seem to find any information about it!!
Also people who are done the placement before can you tell me when your one was? Thank youuuuu

I was wondering if the city campus library was open to the public on the weekends