20 June 2019Hey!
I've been a long time lurker of the VCE Journey Journal forums and for the past few months I've been wanting to start my own.
It's the time of year where 12 twelve exams are looming in the distance, with only 4 months left of school to go. It's honestly quite terrifying. I probably should've started this journal earlier in the year, but I guess it's better late then never.
As you've probably realised by now, I'm in my final year of high school. The daunting year that everyone around me seems to believe is the be all and end all. Yes my ATAR effects my future, but I don't believe that this number defines me as a person. In saying this, I still want to do well.
It also helps that I'm in a super strong cohort, with people who place paramount importance on their grades and even buckle under the pressures that seem to hang like clouds over their heads.
Realistically, I'm hoping for an ATAR over 90. I've always been a dedicated student all throughout my schooling journey, and I want this year to reflect all the hard work that I've put into my learning. My dream university courses also require ATARs in the 90s, which gives me that little nudge I need to keep persevering no matter how tough this year gets. I can't believe I've made it through half of this year already whilst keeping a level head.
This year I'm completing a total of 5 subjects, having done Chinese 3/4 last year in year 11 which will probably be the highest study score I end up with to be honest (well after the generous scaling for languages *bless the VCAA Gods*).
The subjects I'm doing this year are:
English, Methods, Chemistry, Legal Studies and History Revolutions.My favourite subjects are definitely the writing based subjects, as I find that I prefer subjects that are more subjective in the sense that there's no specific answer, unlike in the maths and sciences. I guess I just have a greater affinity for subjects that allow me to express myself, mainly English and the humanities. Although I'm more inclined towards English based subjects, I still have that breath of fresh air with Methods and Chemistry (and also relief for my sore hand from writing so much haha). I also love reading, and if it wasn't for the insurmountable workload of year 12, would probably have my head stuck in a book.
I'm quite happy with the subjects I've chosen this year, as there's quite a nice balance and they also meet all my prerequisites. Although, I love writing so I'm kind of kicking myself for not having chosen Literature (having heard from some people that it's quite the struggle in order to fulfil the demands of teachers and examiners in using eloquent and expressive language whilst also remaining rational). Maybe that's something I'll pick up in the future as an interest?
Thank you for reading my first entry, and you'll be hearing from me soon.
Hopefully this journal will replenish my dwindling motivation and be a place for me to pour out my thoughts to my fellow strangers on the internet.