{"id":51368,"date":"2025-05-02T12:15:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=51368"},"modified":"2025-05-02T12:29:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:29:29","slug":"no-one-talks-about-this-part-of-unibut-we-should","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/no-one-talks-about-this-part-of-unibut-we-should\/","title":{"rendered":"No one talks about this part of uni\u2026but we should\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This blog was written by our semester intern, Min.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all have our messy, uncertain and low-energy days. They\u2019re real and more common than you think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between deadlines, part-time work (for some of us) and figuring out your \u201cfive-year plan\u201d (???), it\u2019s easy to feel like you\u2019re the only one who\u2019s low-key spiraling. 
 
Here are a few things no one talks about enough but so many of us experience: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The financial stress is real<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re living off savings, a student loan or getting a bit of help from home, money stress can still find a way in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, the basics came first: rent, groceries, my Myki and keeping my phone plan alive. Everything else? Had to wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That meant saying no to dinners out, skipping movie nights and quietly sitting out spontaneous plans. Sometimes I made up excuses \u2014 not because I didn\u2019t want to go, but because saying, “I can’t afford it right now” felt awkward, even though it shouldn’t have to.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saying no isn’t weakness – it’s self-respect. Protecting your energy (and your wallet) is part of looking after yourself. The more you practice it, the less heavy it feels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial stress is draining. But you’re not alone. And there’s no shame in building your life one practical, honest step at a time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling like you’re behind<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of your friends are doing internships, launching side hustles or smashing high distinctions and you’re just trying to survive the group assignment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can feel like you’re falling behind. But here\u2019s what I’ve learned: helping a mate, showing up on tough days or volunteering for something you care about? That\u2019s growth too, even if it never makes it to your LinkedIn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone moves at their own pace. It\u2019s not about being the fastest, it\u2019s about moving forward in a way that works for you. And honestly, most of us are figuring it out as we go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wondering if you\u2019re in the right course<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You picked this course, maybe even moved across the world for it but now you’re wondering if it’s the right fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this really what I want? Am I wasting time (or money)? Should I be doing something else? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uni should spark curiosity, not anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having doubts doesn’t mean you failed, it means you’re paying attention. Opening up when you’re unsure is strength, not weakness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to talk it out. Book an appointment with a student advisor<\/a>, or chat with someone you trust who knows your worth. One conversation might not solve everything, but it can give you just enough clarity to move forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any of these feel familiar, here are some ways to ground yourself and get support\u2026<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n