Update - END OF UNIT 3
Anddddddddd Unit 3 is officially OVER! (Apart from one SAC postponed to next term but ah well). It’s been the strangest term ever, but kind of good at the same time? I think because of the home learning period, I don’t feel as tired which means: lots of work must get done these holidays!!
Unit 3 has gone okay overall. Its honestly crazy to think that we are essentially half way through year 12 - only one full term and bit to go! Honestly kind of scary tbh. I had one very dodgy SAC score this term, but all the rest were above 80 so I’m happy!
Also this will probably be a very long post so enjoy!
Subject Recaps
Chemistry:
Well………achieved a very, very dodgy score for the AOS1 SAC. Luckily, everyone else did bad, but still. I somewhat redeemed myself on the second one - still wasn’t the best but I’m still happy and relieved! I really want to pick up my game for this subject because I do enjoy it so much and I’m hoping to pursue it to a great level in the future. I’m so excited for next semester when we do O-Chem and Food Chem, as it seems super interesting and relevant! Right now we’re working on our Investigation, but I’m looking to get ahead on at least the next AOS on the holidays. I feel like most of Chem is me teaching myself, and just consolidating my learning in class. My teacher hasn’t noticed this yet, but I do struggle to understand concepts in class, but I do love teaching myself things.
Physics:
I’m enjoying this subject a lot too! Some concepts are a bit of a drag, but I’ve had a good run with Physics this Unit. Imo our SACs were fairly easy, but I did super well on them so I’m happy. There’s not many girls in my Year Level doing Physics, making me want to try harder to make my teacher proud. I’m excited yet terrified about what’s to come with this subject.
Specialist:
Honestly felt like dropping this for Further at the end of last year, but I’m SO glad I kept it!! I’m really not exceptional at this subject or anything, but it has made so much sense to me this year compared to last year. Most of ½ feels so irrelevant! I feel like spec has a lot of concepts relevant to real life, so it does excite me. Next terms spec has a big physics flavour – not sure if I like that or not but we’ll see. Also, I did fairly decently on my Application Task! I managed to get an 80 which is a good score according to my teacher, and although not the highest in the class, I’m hoping it’s a good rank. The good thing is though, I essentially lost all the marks I did on the open-ended bit on the SAC. Makes me feel okay as I managed to get all the ‘exam style,’ questions right
English:
Yeah, let’s not go into detail. This subject is such a bore and my scores have been reflecting it – mid 80s. My TR SAC is first week back, and I have so, so much work to do before then! I do have high hopes for that and the comparative though, as they were my strongest last year. English is boringgggggg but I really need to focus more in class next term and gte more done.
Art:
We all good. Need to knock off a lot of my folio on the holidays. I worked on my last one for 6 months and now I have 2 months to finish this one. Save me!
Study Score Goals
As inspired by all the other awesome journey journals, here are some study score goals and dreams! They haven’t changed tooooo much from the start of the year.
Reasonable Goals:
Chem: 38
Physics: 38
English: 36
Art: 46
Spec: 34
Approx Atar: somehow gives a 96…….no clue how its so high though….
The dream:
Chem: 40
Physics: 42
English: 40
Spec: 37
Art: 48
Approx Atar: 98……yeah not much chance……
Future Plans
So I’ve been thinking more lately about what I want to do next year – as applications will probably open sooner than ever. So I have two options I think, but they’re not veryyyyy good. So I really want to go to UniMelb, as it seems pretty good for Science, and also the most convenient Uni travel wise. Monash seems like a good Uni to, but it’ll take almost 2 hours commute each morning by car, I don’t have a ride for it, and train takes too long too.
Anyway, the Plan:
1. Bachelor of Sci @ UniMelb
- Major in Bioengineering
- Masters of Engineering
Possibly become a biomed engineer. This job seems awesome and something I’ll enjoy doing, as I love design, physics, chem and helping people. The only thing putting me off is the fact that there aren’t many jobs available, and from what I’ve heard, people have struggled when they’ve entered this field. What do you all think? Do it because I have an interest in it, or don’t because there’s no jobs?
The backup plan:
1. Bachelor of Sci @ UniMelb
- Major in Chem
- Masters of Science (I think this exists)
- Lecturer/Academic
I do like teaching and I do like the prospect of becoming an academic/professor so I think this is a good option for me as well
- Doctor of Philosophy (at some stage)
Random Thoughts
I’m writing this at lunchtime on the last day of Term 2. By myself. Friends have left me and these are the times I feel that I cannot wait for school to be over. Tbh it kinda sucks, being left alone on a day that should be a happy day full of celebration. (Well not entirely a celebration but you know what I mean.) Its been a stressful week for me, with a few highs and many lows. I just felt so lost and lonely, with no one to confine in. I always seem like I'm always put together, understanding everything going on around me, working hard.
So I guess I’ll stop this post here. I have soooooooooo much work to do these holidays, so I’ll pop in with a holiday update sometime soon.
And thanks everyone for tuning into this semester. I’m addicted to reading everyone elses journey posts too, and I’m so grateful for this community.