The vibrant hum of Monash University’s O-Week hit Snigdha the moment she stepped onto the campus. It was a familiar rush after four years in Australia, but this time, the stakes felt different. This was her first year of a Master of Business, and while her retail and NGO volunteer experience had honed her practical skills, the academic landscape of a Masters degree felt vast and uncharted. She navigated the kaleidoscope of colourful stalls, the buzz of conversations a multi-lingual symphony. Her main goal was clear: connect. Not just with fellow new students, but with those who had walked this path before, who could offer genuine insights beyond the brochure. "Welcome to Monash, Snigdha!" A friendly voice pulled her towards the Overseas Student Association (OSA) booth. A student with an infectious smile, sporting an OSA t-shirt, was handing out pamphlets. "Hi! I'm Snigdha," she replied, a genuine smile returning. "Just starting my Masters in Business. Honestly, I'm a bit overwhelmed, trying to figure out the units, the course map… and just finding my people, you know?" "Absolutely understand that feeling!" the OSA rep, whose name tag read 'Liam,' empathized. "That's exactly why we're here. Tell me a bit about what you're hoping for this O-Week." Snigdha took a breath. "Well, first, just to meet new people. Diverse people, ideally," she explained, gesturing to the lively crowd. "But also, more experienced people. Like, someone who's actually done the Masters in Business. I'm See more