🚀 go-pugleaf

ndasmith@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Noah D. Smith) writes:

>Are they many abos at Aussie schools, or do they have their own schools?

Not many.  Aboriginals often don't do well at school because of their
geographic location, or the attitude of the teachers teaching them, although
these are not the sole reasons.  So not many make it to university.  Of
those who do, they are very lucky.

There is a lot of negativity towards aboriginals in Australia, most of which
is unwarranted.  They have as much to contribute to society as anybody else;
and they are just as good at messing things about in society as anybody
else.  As far as I am concerned, everybody is equally positive and
negative.

No, they do not have their own schools.

>Are fraternities and sororities pretty important?

No.  Australians don't understand the American emphasis on such nonsense.

>What are the student governments like?

Pretty crappy.  They don't do much for anybody, and they rip off money and
run away with it on a regular basis (or so has been my experience).
Occasionally they do good things...the University of Queensland Union
recently repaid $25 in vouchers to all students because although the
university claimed it couldn't repay students in cash, it also claimed to be
OK without the extra money.

>Do the student newspapers do a good job, or are they worth less than dirt?

Less than dirt.  They are full of shit.  I haven't read a decent student
newspaper, ever.  It's all full of the political propaganda of whatever
student party happens to be in power this year.

>Do you feel the campus environment is suitable for learning?

Unfortunately, I think there is too much emphasis on theory and not enough
emphasis on experience.  There needs to be a balance between the two which
is not being addressed.

>What are your student social centers like?

??? I don't understand this question.


Other people may have had contrasting experiences.  This is simply a report
of my experience with the University of Queensland and Griffith University
in Brisbane from 1987-1992.  It is my opinion only, and does not represent
any officialdom whatsoever.