Melina Lin
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Yes I did get an offer from my first preference college and I got an email at 9:17am today.
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Otago Halls of Residence
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Melina Lin
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Your first preference college won’t send you a rejection letter, they will only send you an acceptance letter if you get an offer. I’m pretty sure you will just get an email from your second preference or third preference college depending on if they have spaces available for you. If they don’t have spaces available for you, then you’ll be on the general waiting list.
Hey guys,
I just thought I’d jump in to remind everyone that it’s absolutely not the end of the world if you don’t get your first choice hall, in case there’s anyone out there like me last year who was devastated that they didn’t get their first choice.
I have now met the best people and had the most amazing time at the hall that I got into, and looking back it seems so stupid that I was freaking out about it so much.
Wherever you end up you will be absolutely fine, and I definitely don’t recommend turning down offers to go on the wait list for other halls, because that hardly ever ends well and you could be left without any offer at all.
The first couple of weeks can be tricky meeting new people etc but I promise it gets easier!
I just thought I’d jump in to remind everyone that it’s absolutely not the end of the world if you don’t get your first choice hall, in case there’s anyone out there like me last year who was devastated that they didn’t get their first choice.
I have now met the best people and had the most amazing time at the hall that I got into, and looking back it seems so stupid that I was freaking out about it so much.
Wherever you end up you will be absolutely fine, and I definitely don’t recommend turning down offers to go on the wait list for other halls, because that hardly ever ends well and you could be left without any offer at all.
The first couple of weeks can be tricky meeting new people etc but I promise it gets easier!
I was shy af and that kid in the corner in high school. Changed my attitude in Uni and forced myself to be social, ended up loving being social and next thing you know I have heaps of friends in many friend groups.
Imo force yourself out of your comfort zone ... And imo going to parent orientation etc defs helped. It's only awkward in eating times if you make yourself seem anti-social and don't try to make friends.
Hi kittyx,
Welcome to MSO.
This isn't my area of expertise, so I will let more experienced members to go over the in's and out's. However, I think you will have the opportunity to find your niche and make friends. I have no doubt a lot of people are anxious about this, too.
Also, we have a dedicated chat thread for HSFY. You should check out/join us when the time comes (HSFY 2020). We have many regular members here to assist you with almost anything related to HSFY. We hope to see you there.
Welcome kittyx!
Don't worry, everyone is in the same boat away from home and making new friends. Throw in the shared stress you'll all have about HSFY, and you will make some really close friends.
Remember, it's more important to be interested than be interesting.
Hey! If anyone going to Carrington next year has any questions about it or what to expect feel free to send me a message
Hi Austerus,
Would you be willing to let us know about your experience anyway? We like hearing about student experience and plenty of prospective students would appreciate your opinion on it, too.
Blackmores
Member
I went to toroa lol. The best thing i guess is how the dining place is a 30 seconds walk from the central library. I basically live in there
Hi Blackmores,
I think thirty seconds is an exaggerations. I believe it's nearly a whole kilometer distance between the two.
ETA: I apologise. I misread the above post. The dining hall is just across from the library. The accommodation is about a kilometer away, however.
I think thirty seconds is an exaggerations. I believe it's nearly a whole kilometer distance between the two.
ETA: I apologise. I misread the above post. The dining hall is just across from the library. The accommodation is about a kilometer away, however.
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huzi01 fan
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Hey Kittyx, I can totally understand what you're saying. Don't worry I also felt the same way in my first year and it does become a lot easier to talk to people when you live with them over the year. I'm going to be returning to St Margarets as a third year student, so feel free to shoot me a message. I'd love to talk to you and introduce you to some cool people. All the best!
Hey, I get your concern and it is very scary to go into a new place, but I can assure u so many people will be in the same boat as you! Apart from the very few who just like to keep to themselves, everyone is looking to make new friends, and they just might be shy too! Just put yourself out there, I'd definitely suggest going to all the o- week activities and you'll meet people through these (meeting them through an organised activity is much less scary/awkward than just starting conversations out of the blue during meals). Don't be worried if you feel out of place for the first few weeks, you'll find your kind of people in the end!
I thought this may be of use hopefully!
In this blog I will be letting you know the about all of the dynamics that come to living at a first-year hall at the University of Otago. From the tutorials run by the colleges to the gossip about social dynamics and making friends, I go in depth about how this all works and my thoughts on the year. Throughout I share many tips that I wish I knew going into my fresher year and hope you can take away something from reading it!
hsfyblog.blogspot.com
In this blog I will be letting you know the about all of the dynamics that come to living at a first-year hall at the University of Otago. From the tutorials run by the colleges to the gossip about social dynamics and making friends, I go in depth about how this all works and my thoughts on the year. Throughout I share many tips that I wish I knew going into my fresher year and hope you can take away something from reading it!
First-Year Residential Hall Experience
First-Year Residential Hall Experience In this blog, I am going to go over my first-year experience living in a hall (Arana). This is p...
hsfyblog.blogspot.com
Croissant155
Member
Hey Kittyx,
I was at Margs this yr and am returning next yr as a 2nd yr. I def get what you're saying - I'm a really shy person too. Going to most (if not all) of the orientation events is a great idea as this is where most people start making friends. Everyone's super friendly and the college leaders will def make an effort to get to know you and make you feel at home. Also don't panic if you don't find your niche by the end of O-week: some people end up being floaters and they like it, and some people don't find their groups till later on throughout the yr, e.g. I had friends throughout the year but I only found my proper group at the beginning of Sem 2. Also something I'd recommend is making an effort to sit next to people at meal times, even if you don't know them. Ik this can be really daunting, but actually most people will try make conversation at meal times even if they don't know you well or at all, so it'll turn out ok. I found mealtimes was a great way to make new friends, and it was how I made most of my friends.
Have a great holiday and feel free to msg me any qs
cookies&cream
Member
Anyone here knows what is like to live at St Margs? I heard it's pretty intense. Asking for a friend who's planning to go there next year.
flooghost7255
PGY3
Hey, I was there for 3 years and left in 2018. Honestly, it could be more intense than the average hall but in my experience it wasn't too bad. I'd say you definitely get a mix and the whole range of people, from super chill to the more intense type so really depends on who you do hang out with.
The 2nd and 3rd yrs also help quite a lot in quelling some of the intensity too, as they know what the year is like and how much work it *actually* requires. Not sure what the returner rate is like atm but I think it's still pretty good?
So overall really depends but in my experience not too bad. Overall really enjoyed my time at margs and definitely made some lifelong friends there!
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