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Hey guys, this is the first poll I've created on AN and I would really appreciate your opinion. I've always been stubborn in maths and making silly mistakes.It really depends on what you like. You should be choosing subjects that you enjoy doing because when you enjoy them you are motivated to study and extend yourself. If you're just doing methods because you feel like you should and are disliking it, then maybe you should drop it, given that you do enjoy philosophy.
It really depends on what you like. You should be choosing subjects that you enjoy doing because when you enjoy them you are motivated to study and extend yourself. If you're just doing methods because you feel like you should and are disliking it, then maybe you should drop it, given that you do enjoy philosophy.
However it is important to leave options open, so while it is not a prerequisite for the course you have in mind, you may change your mind and may then need maths. If you are not completely certain that you will be going through with the course you currently have in mind, then it may be wise to stick with methods.
(I am assuming here that you are a year 11. Is this correct??)
Re: Methods/Philo/VET Music, I largely agree with Erutepa's post. What do you see to be the pros and cons of each subject atm? That might be a good starting point to narrow down which one will be best for you. :)
Update #1
Hi everyone,
So my decision of dropping Methods so far is going well. I have this librarian at my school who adores me (i.e. keeps praising me) and when I told him I was thinking of dropping Methods for Philosophy he took me under his wing. Even though my school doesn't offer Philosophy he has helped a student in the past studying the subject to achieve a high score? Well, either way, I'm so blessed. He literally gave me a lecture yesterday in the library and explained what I needed to focus on when reading "Philosophy 101: From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an Essential Primer on the History of Thought."
He also told me to come back in a month for another 'discussion'. He was about to talk about charges for his mentoring but he literally just axed his idea. Stopped and went straight to nurturing my interest in Philo. Great stuff!
Update #1
He also told me to come back in a month for another 'discussion'. He was about to talk about charges for his mentoring but he literally just axed his idea. Stopped and went straight to nurturing my interest in Philo. Great stuff!
Treasure this absolute gem of a teacher! Some teachers can really be so amazing, going above and beyond to help out and care for their students. Sounds like this will be a fantastic experience! Keep us updated, I for one am very keen to hear about how it all goes! Super inspiring!
Minor Update
Just found this gem of a book in my school library. A Harvard Classics book called The Apology, Phaedo and Crito of Plato; The golden sayings of Epictetus; The meditations of Marcus.
Oh, so cool to see another distance student on here. I may not be doing philosophy, but I wanted to know how you are finding your course so far? I know it is only one week into unit 2, but what do you think?
Loved reading about your journey. I'm considering doing a subject by distance next year and would love to hear about how you are finding it so far? Is it worth the hassle to do something you enjoy? Language scores like that when you don't have anyone to practice with at home are quite impressive. My reason for dropping Chinese (along with a change of schools) was the difficulty I had practicing.
Minor Update #3
Considering to incorporate a 7.5 hrs sleep schedule e.g. 10:30-6:00
Wow, six am! I also get up that early but not usually by choice. Is this an increase in sleep or similar to what you have been doing?
How do you find balancing a 3/4 lote subject along with your other 1/2 subjects?
Special Episode 2
- Finished HHD Exam
It went okay, didn't know the local government services info.... My maternal gran (nonna materna if that's more clear) passed away half an hour into the exam.
“Requiescat in pace”
I will not let her down :'(
It's time to look on to Bio and 3/4 LOTE. She wouldn't want me pondering on things either.
//Sending good vibes your was this week! <3
Sorry to hear about your loss. Hope you're okay!
To score high in Chinese SL, personally I think it's not enough to just know the SL and SLA vocabulary lists. They are the most basic vocabulary that you're expected to know, but only knowing those words and nothing more won't get you very far. Apart from accurately answering the question, the only way to score high in the final exam (in the writing components) is to "wow" the examiner with accurate and sophisticated vocabulary, because everyone gets the same prompts, and your mark essentially depends on how well you have responded to the topic, not only content-wise but also in terms of language.
The best way to learn vocabulary is immerse yourself into the environment of the language - watch a lot of Chinese programs, although that would have been more beneficial if you did that while you were young, so your pronounciation is more native. Some good programs include 奇葩说 (第六季newest season), 脱口秀大会（第三季newest season） or 2019主持人大赛. Another good way of improving vocabulary is to watch 电视剧, from all different categories so you get exposure to different "types" of vocabulary.
古装 - 《庆余年》《琅琊榜》《楚乔传》《三生三世十里桃花》
现代 - 《我的前半生》《欢乐颂》
抗日/谍战 - 《伪装者》《剃刀边缘》《麻雀》《胭脂》
These are some of the dramas I've watched, all very good. Particularly the 古装 shows, they use a lot of fancy/formal/literary vocabularly.
Edit: Some shows aren't available on youtube (most are), but you can access them through 爱奇艺，乐视TV or some other platform.