Adressed to the person who began this thread.
"I hate first years!" Ah well you have to hate something, or as in this case, someone, many someone's. But do you really hate them? Or do you hate the inconveniences they place upon you? This expression of annoyance will amount to nothing, let us consider what you have complained about...
"what annoys me most is that at the beginning of each year, the new first years still hang on to their high school mentality.....the stick in packs"
Well considering the fact that they have to listen to complaints like this from a matured (?) (I do not know how long you have been there for) student at UOW, i do not blame them for sticking in groups with their friends. Would you not stick with your friends in a new place? With people who are experiencing the same thing you are?
You complained about the parking issue
"Oh, and the whole carpark thing. I only ever have trouble finding a parking spot at the beginning of the year, and it seems its because every single first year drives in their first couple of weeks."
I personally do not drive in, I walk, and if you do the math, The University of Wollongong does not have the parking space to accomodate every single student. But of course you have been at the University for a longer period, so according to some this would give you certain privileges....Time it seems...gives you these rights? But it seems the University does not believe time gives privileges (otherwise i believe they would of granted you some sort of entitlement to parking ), Do, lets say 3rd years get extra privileges? ( Please inform me if they do) Or is it simply a notion of "I have been here long enough so therefore I must get something for it" (Please excuse this if you arent asking for Privileges but are merely stating that you hate "First years")
You complained about "first years" sticking to a "high school mentality", but aren't you also? Annoyed with people who are most likely younger than you? Who are new? Isn't this the "high school mentality" of a person who is lets say..in year 12...and complains about the fact that a Year 10 student took their seat. That the canteen line is full of Year 7 students.
I do not understand your anger at an entire group of people....they are people...they will get excited...they will socialise...they will group together...they will drive cars...they will park...they will talk incessently about the fact that they have cards with their photo on it...they are people.
But you know what the funny thing is....They will probably have the same stance you have now in a few years time when they too will complain about the fact that "first years" are annoying...i will not be suprised to see a similar post in a few years time or next year for that matter. A continuous loop.
Ultimately I guess you have the right to complain, as do I, and I also have the right to question Why you hate them lol And also you have the right to question my view. It will be interesting to see in a few years time where my position will be on the topic of "I hate first years!". I won't be suprised if it does change, but for now this is my stance on the topic. I am not really against your hatred but merely questioning your reasoning behind it.
By the way, I am a first year, and funnily enough i don't hate you.
Another day then.
or other drinks) but some of them just scan it anyway.....cause they can i suppose?
