How would you rate 2021 out of 10?
6.5/10. There were good times and there were bad times– the good ultimately outweighed the bad, but the year could have been better.
What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2021?
Receiving a 93.75 ATAR and 40s in four of my subjects. Also, ranking first in my class in English, and first in my cohort for Legal Studies.
If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2021?
Not studying for assessments earlier! And really all my times of procrastination that I could have prevented.
If you had your time again, what would you change from 2021?
I'd communicate more with my teachers and friends, whether on calls or through emails. I'd also try to stay more consistent in my study habits without going down the cramming route!
What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2022?
Go with the flow– I cannot stress this enough. If lockdowns have taught us anything it should be to expect the unexpected. This goes for events, bad days, bad grades, if you can learn to accept something and move past it and improve the next time, you've already succeeded. Don't let the little things stick you in a rut– try to stay flexible and work with what works.
Also, stay consistent. A little bit of studying, or a couple problems solved every day is better than cramming everything into your brain one or two days before an assessment. It is definitely a pain, and it seems easier to put things off, but you will thank yourself !!