Semester 1 Recap and Pre Semester 2 Update Hey everyone
It's been a really long time since I've updated this journal but here's an update for what has happened in regards to Semester 1 and also what I'm looking forward to in Semester 2. I will try and update this journal a bit more regularly (maybe every 2 weeks tho don't quote me on that).
Semester 1:Overall, I think I did decently in my marks although I definitely could've achieved better by having better study techniques which I'm planning to implement in Semester 2. My grades for my Semester 1 units are:
- BIO1011 (Biology 1): 72 Distinction
- PHS1031(BioPhysics): 67 Credit
- EAE1011 (Earth, Atmosphere and Environment 1): 81 High Distinction
- ATS1310 (Human Hazards and Geography): 81 High Distinction
Despite getting decent marks, I have decided to SFR my grades (essentially get rid of my marks due to COVID impact but still fulfill the unit requirement) as I feel like I can definitely do a lot better in Semester 2 and would like to have a clean slate to work with.
Semester 2:This semester I am doing some continuation units as well as a couple of new units.
BIO1022 (Biology 2):After my abysmal study techniques in BIO1011 (pre much studied the week before the exam), I have decided to put a lot more consistent effort into this unit. In terms of content, I am excited about the Immunity content however am not so excited for the Plant and Evolution stuff but oh well.
EAE1022 (Earth, Atmosphere and Environment 2):Pretty excited for this unit considering I did fairly well last Semester and actually kind of enjoyed it. Very happy that there is no exam for this unit so it is a bit more of a 'Chill' unit for me. Again, I still think I can do better this semester for this unit.
SCI1020 (Introduction to Statistics):Not exactly excited for this unit because maths and I don't like maths but we are forced to take a maths unit at some point in the first year so here we are. Despite this, I heard this unit is fairly chill compared to other Maths units so while content-wise, it may seem boring, I'm hoping to do well in this unit.
HSC1300 (Human Health and Disease):So excited about this unit. This unit is a Public Health elective and I'm so excited since it covers different parts of the body system such as the Nervous System, Skeletal System, Endocrine System, etc. As someone who is going for Medicine, I am very excited and this unit seems like a good introduction and taste into what Medicine will be like.
UCAT:I did my UCAT today and have studied for the last few months. Despite my efforts, I am quite gutted with my result considering it is only slightly higher than my score last year. I doubt it will be competitive enough for Nonstandard Med since percentiles will probably go up but oh well, it is what it is. I'll probs give UCAT one more crack at it next year (kinda getting sick of this exam but eh) but probably focus more on GAMSAT and aim for UniMelb or USyd Postgrad Med.