Hello!
My name is ashley, preferably ash. I'm currently in year 9 (class of 2023), but I guess you could consider me a year 10 now, as my school holidays have just started. I've been stalking all of the forums on AN for about a year now
A bit about me: I have a passion for creative writing. I had originally planned on doing VCE Lit, but was advised against it sadly, as my writing might not be 'mature' enough
( I also have a love for health, hence choosing HHD. I absolutely love all things crime. I've been binge watching all seasons of CSI and Law and Order. My goal for next year is to participate in The UN Youth Voice Competition and The Evatt Competition.
My subjects for year 10 include:+ Advanced English
+ Advanced Maths
+ Forensic Science
+ Chemistry
+ Environmental Science
+ Health and Human Development (U1 & 2)
This year was an absolute FLOP for me. I didn't get the opportunity to learn at my full potential, and I did the bare minimum work. So, my plan for next year is to achieve the best grades I can, whilst maintaining a healthy life/work balance.
Biology was by far my favourite topic this year, and luckily for me, my school combined my two favourite things forensics and biology. Forensic Science is, by far, the subject I'm looking forward to most! I'm not the biggest fan of chemistry. I realised how dry it was this year, but apparently I'm pretty good at it. I only chose Chemistry because Philosophy was full. I'm not so sure about Environmental Science. Not too sure what it's about, but my teacher really sold it to me! I'm incredibly nervous about Maths next year, as I didn't do too well this year. I've always found it a bit difficult to grasp the concepts in maths, but somehow I've managed to sneak my way into Advanced Maths.
My plans for VCE are (and study score goals):Year 10: Health and Human Development 1/2
Year 11: Health and Human Development 3/4
[48], Literature 1/2, Global Politics 1/2, Legal Studies 1/2, Methods 1/2, Physics 1/2
Year 12: Global Politics 3/4
[37], Literature 3/4
[41] , Legal Studies 3/4
[39], Methods 3/4
[36], Physics 3/4
[39]Dream Courses:+ Bachelor of Science/Arts (Public Health & International Relations majors) @ University of Queensland
+ Bachelor of Applied Public Health/Global Studies @ ACU
I aspire to work at the World Health Organization! I know it's almost impossible, but I'm really dedicated to working towards this. If things fall through, I'd like to be an Environmental Health Officer or a Health Promotion Officer. I'd also love to be a nurse. I love the thought of helping people directly, but I also would like to study global politics. I don't think there are any nursing/global studies degrees out there. Mum's probably not gonna be happy to hear this, as she wants me to be a doctor D:
End note: I'm still a bit nervous about starting a journal. Over time, I think I'll be able to relax a bit and not be so boring lmao, Thank you so much for reading!