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Hmm I am in Sydney university too but I haven't heard about that course... It should be promoted more! But then again, looking it up it only has 40 free spaces.
by meric 16y ago
Hmm I am in Sydney university too but I haven't heard about that course... It should be promoted more! But then again, looking it up it only has 40 free spaces. :(
As students I don't think there is much benefit in "getting funded", especially for those still living at home, and probably not even for a year after graduation. (I'm guessing I could live that long in my parent's house before they start charging rent.)
You could even get a deferred student loan of $500 to $20,000 from NAB, with no repayments for up to 5 years * . (with a steep 15% interest)
If you aren't unlucky you'd also be receiving student payments from centre link also.
IMHO, university students don't need much funding from investors. The banks are willing to lend you money as long as they think you're will be able to get a 9 to 5 job when you graduate. Your parents can also provide you with free accommodation and dinners. I think it's a good idea to take advantage of this while we're still students. The only reason you'd apply for seed funding is the mentoring that you will get.
* certain conditions apply.
- bensand 16y agothe interest is lower than that, but you have to pay back a loan. you don't need to pay back funding.
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- Smerity 16y agoIt's probably too late to do it this semester but certainly consider it for next year! The fact you're reading Hacker News automatically places you in the top 5 to 10 places in the course and in fact this year the class didn't get more than 40 students so there wasn't a great deal of fighting for your life. I'd also suggest you drop in on the lectures even if not enrolled - the guest presenters are really well known and offer incredibly valuable knowledge. If you want send me an email (-> see profile) - it's difficult to find these entrepreneurial types at Sydney Uni =]