Post by: MisterNeo on August 23, 2017, 06:18:07 pm
Post by: Joseph41 on August 23, 2017, 06:19:47 pm
Can't wait for the next update!
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 23, 2017, 06:36:06 pm
Is there science behind the lemon eating?
Post by: K888 on August 23, 2017, 06:46:41 pm
Is there science behind the lemon eating?Well, I mean, the acid will eventually give you tooth decay :P
Lemon is actually quite high in Vitamin C, more so than oranges I believe :) Plus, dietary fibre.
And I think also the thing is, if people put lemon in their water, they're less likely to drink things such as soft drink, which is good for their health.
Post by: AngelWings on August 26, 2017, 08:26:28 pm
I'm aiming for an ATAR over 94 so i can double either Commerce or Economics with something that doesn't involve essay writing - maybe Science?Sorry to break it to you, buddy, but basically all degrees will include some form of essay.
Not too confident, but hoping that EAS bonus points will save me. ::)
25/8/17 - FridayQuick! Someone post a meme about motivation here for MisterNeo. Bonus points to the person who can find a meme about motivation using business puns.
Since my business trials last Monday, I've been stressing over my belief that I did crap overall. I've always been pedantic about business because it's the only subject that I always get 90's in. So today the whole school had a fundraising event and didn't have class (we walked 15km around Penrith, got a blister ouch). I spoke to my teacher about the trial exam and told him that I did bad. Coincidentally, he was holding the exam papers at that exact moment and showed my marks for the first two section... 25/26. I was so relieved about this because I knew that I would have done poorly in the two reports, but the short answer was really well done, so I'm not too screwed. :)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 26, 2017, 08:54:12 pm
Sorry to break it to you, buddy, but basically all degrees will include some form of essay.
A lot of science/engineering degrees will have reports which are infinitely better than essays
Loving the updates! Keep them coming, and keep working hard my friend, sounds like great results so far
Post by: fantasticbeasts3 on August 26, 2017, 09:32:39 pm
Also, something quite controversial.
I hate weekends, and can't wait for Mondays.
Idk why, I just do. :P
very tempted to give this post my first ever downvote. weekends are an absolute blessing, what is it you don't like about them?
Post by: fantasticbeasts3 on August 26, 2017, 09:49:33 pm
Tbh, I just miss school because it gets super boring on weekends, except on Saturday when I have tutoring.
The anticipation of school also adds to the excitement for Mondays. :-\
ah, fair enough. if you're bored, tv shows are the way to go! they're a good motivator to do work, because you use an episode as a reward for completing work (sometimes... because you do get carried away watching them, there's no avoiding that). i have heaps of recommendations, but right now, i'm watching suits which is a really great show. there's a lot of business and legal terminology thrown around, and it's quite satisfying when you don't have to google different terms!
alright fine i had to check my business notes when they talked about hedging and derivatives in an episode the other day because i totally forgot the difference between them
Post by: Shadowxo on August 26, 2017, 09:56:46 pm
Tbh, I just miss school because it gets super boring on weekends, except on Saturday when I have tutoring.Just wait until uni, weekends don't exist! Haha...ha :-\
The anticipation of school also adds to the excitement for Mondays. :-\
I still have an assignment and a half to do before Monday. I have 3 weekly assignments plus revising content plus the other assignments/work that pops up plus pretute work.
You'll never have to worry about having nothing to do :D
Edit: 666th Post. The boy I tutor always says I'm evil...
Post by: K888 on August 26, 2017, 10:05:47 pm
Tbh, I just miss school because it gets super boring on weekends, except on Saturday when I have tutoring.While I think this is weird haha, I absolutely love that you like school that much. So unbelievably awesome.
The anticipation of school also adds to the excitement for Mondays. :-\
Keep that enjoyment going, Neo, and treasure it. :)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 28, 2017, 09:41:51 pm
28/8/17 - Monday
I've been feeling a bit drab lately as we wait for teachers to give back trials results. Idk why, just feel a bit lost since I don't know what to focus on when I haven't got marks back yet.
Also we're getting ATAR estimates soon and I'm waiting until then to select preferences. I'm feeling lost between UNSW (goal) and Macquarie (backup) for commerce degrees. Part of me is worried about going to Macquarie because all my cousins went to UNSW. But my previous estimate was quite below the UNSW cutoff.
Idk really. ???
Your preferences should be based on, well, PREFERENCE!!
Don't pick them based on the ATAR you may or may not get. Course you want most goes 1st. Course you want second most goes 2nd. Simple! ;D
Post by: fantasticbeasts3 on August 28, 2017, 09:58:52 pm
28/8/17 - Monday
I've been feeling a bit drab lately as we wait for teachers to give back trials results. Idk why, just feel a bit lost since I don't know what to focus on when I haven't got marks back yet.
Also we're getting ATAR estimates soon and I'm waiting until then to select preferences. I'm feeling lost between UNSW (goal) and Macquarie (backup) for commerce degrees. Part of me is worried about going to Macquarie because all my cousins went to UNSW. But my previous estimate was quite below the UNSW cutoff.
Idk really. ???
have a break. that's important, because you can work on what you need to improve after you get feedback, because otherwise you're aimlessly studying.
put down unsw first. you never know what you'll get, and bonus points could work in your favour (unsure if there's bonus points are there for commerce?) i know i won't get into unsw, but i'm still putting it first, because who knows? even then, you can still transfer between unis :-) good luck!
Post by: RuiAce on August 28, 2017, 10:01:49 pm
have a break. that's important, because you can work on what you need to improve after you get feedback, because otherwise you're aimlessly studying.Can confirm bonus points are lifesaving (although not from personal experience)
put down unsw first. you never know what you'll get, and bonus points could work in your favour (unsure if there's bonus points are there for commerce?) i know i won't get into unsw, but i'm still putting it first, because who knows? even then, you can still transfer between unis :-) good luck!
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 29, 2017, 05:56:55 pm
29/8/17
I got my chem and maths trials today. I'm satisfied with chem (85%), but kinda bummed out by maths (83%) since I expected something like a 90. :-\
I also have grad photos tomorrow and look like a fucking mess.
Those are great results friend! I know it might be a bummer to not quite meet a target, but they'll jump up for HSC, no stress ;D
Will you take your grad photos with a huge amount of ATAR Notes products in the background? ;)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 03, 2017, 04:34:13 pm
Also asked about how good at maths you had to be to do the science math major, which is 3U assumed.
You'd be totally fine with 2U provided you were willing to work really hard to keep up - The only knowledge they'd actually assume would be Calculus stuff :P
Post by: Natasha.97 on September 07, 2017, 10:13:50 pm
Post by: beatroot on September 07, 2017, 10:18:05 pm
7/9/17 - Thursday
Remember how I said I was worried about doing bad in Business?
Turns out I got a 96% and came 1st in the grade so LOL. Now I kinda regret stressing for no reason.
Also got 91% for Legal, which is pretty good. ;)
Nice work!!! Those are AMAZING marks! Congratulations ;D. Keep up the good work!!!
Post by: fantasticbeasts3 on September 09, 2017, 11:05:31 pm
8/9/17 - Friday
I put in my UAC preferences today because I needed an application number for EAS and would also probably forget before Sep 29.
I'm just a little confused about my preferences:
1- BCom/BSci UNSW (96)
2- BEco/BSci UNSW (93)
3- BCom/BAdvS USyd (95)
4- BEco/BAdvS USyd (90)
5- BCom/BSci MqU (85)
Is it worth having a 95 cutoff after a 93 cutoff, will it ever get picked?
your preferences shouldn't be in order of atar cutoffs, it should be in order of what you want to do most! besides, you can get offers for multiple courses in multiple unis (right? someone correct me if i'm wrong) so keep your options open :-)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 09, 2017, 11:18:08 pm
Is it worth having a 95 cutoff after a 93 cutoff, will it ever get picked?
Perhaps it could, if the second preference course ends up having a higher cut off and the third one slightly lower - Remember those cut offs are only indicative! As fantastic said though, just put them in the order you want them! ;D
your preferences shouldn't in order of atar cutoffs, it should be in order of what you want to do most! besides, you can get offers for multiple courses in multiple unis (right? someone correct me if i'm wrong) so keep your options open :-)
You receive one offer per round, whichever the highest preference is that is willing to give you an offer :)
Post by: pikachu975 on September 10, 2017, 04:15:48 pm
Perhaps it could, if the second preference course ends up having a higher cut off and the third one slightly lower - Remember those cut offs are only indicative! As fantastic said though, just put them in the order you want them! ;D
You receive one offer per round, whichever the highest preference is that is willing to give you an offer :)
Can you change your preferences between each round?
Post by: Natasha.97 on September 10, 2017, 04:22:40 pm
Can you change your preferences between each round?
Yes :) Here is a factsheet for Offers and Enrolment, including how to change your preferences :D
Post by: elysepopplewell on September 19, 2017, 10:07:08 pm
19/9/17 - Tuesday
Can't believe that I only have 2 days left of school.
Today, we had two class parties for our last lessons, and that's when it really sunk in that it was the end.
Everything I ever loved about school is gone, and now every day is weekend which I absolutely hate.
I can't really describe all the mixed feelings I have about finishing school, so here's a meme that pretty much sums up my week.
(https://i.imgur.com/2tyj1sY.png)
Meme it out, MisterNeo. Meme it out.
Post by: Maraos on September 19, 2017, 10:25:43 pm
19/9/17 - TuesdayI feel the same way. It still feels like there is at least another term left. I've been so used to the daily routine, it's literally been my life for the past 14 years (which is the majority of my existence !! ;D).
Can't believe that I only have 2 days left of school.
Today, we had two class parties for our last lessons, and that's when it really sunk in that it was the end.
Everything I ever loved about school is gone, and now every day is weekend which I absolutely hate.
I can't really describe all the mixed feelings I have about finishing school, so here's a meme that pretty much sums up my week.
(https://i.imgur.com/2tyj1sY.png)
Post by: Daniyahasan on September 28, 2017, 09:55:05 pm
Also, something quite controversial.
I hate weekends, and can't wait for Mondays.
Idk why, I just do. :P
OH MY!!! WHY?!! Mondays are a nightmare and i wish weekends lasted for atleast 10 days hahaahh lol
Post by: Daniyahasan on September 28, 2017, 10:09:09 pm
School is usually my only social interactions other than AN. I liked school and hated weekends because it gets super boring. :/ Now that school is over, it doesn't really matter.
actually that's true i dont really go out or anything so my main soical interactions were at school BUT im a social media addict so its alright i can keep touch with my friends
Post by: Opengangs on October 04, 2017, 11:53:36 pm
Post by: bernardm on October 05, 2017, 12:30:12 am
If you're interested in a few of my exercises to help with the creative process, that is.
I'm also debating as to whether or not I should attempt to memorise my creative, or to make one up on the day. Have looked into past papers and there is such a wide range of stimulus' so it's risky.
What are these exercises of yours?
Post by: Opengangs on October 05, 2017, 01:03:31 am
I'm also debating as to whether or not I should attempt to memorise my creative, or to make one up on the day. Have looked into past papers and there is such a wide range of stimulus' so it's risky.Hey!
What are these exercises of yours?
So, what I tend to do with creatives is to start by extrapolating key ideas from the question and stimuli. So, what aspects of discosvery links up with the question at hand? You will need to then develop a character centred around that idea; the process of discovery needs to be clear to the audience, and the easiest way for me to show this process is by using one or multiple catalysts of discovery (ie creative, spiritual, emotional, physical, etc.).
So, in order to become more naturally adept on the day:
1. Write a brief introduction. It doesn't have to be finalised, you just need to write some things down. What you should be focusing on in your opening few lines is the establishment of voice or character, being able to give your characters a personality.
If the question was about the transformative nature of discovery, here was one of my introductions to a question.
To many, 'beauty' is just a word. A string of letters joined together to create meaning. To me, 'beauty' is more than just a word; it's a characteristic given to someone when words can't describe what the heart feels. To me, she was beauty.
Or, if the question was about the unexpected nature of discovery, you could approach it like this:
I was never the best in my year. I have never won any competitions. I was never the best academically. But all of that didn't matter to me; what mattered was that I was driven by passion. I was driven by a goal, a desire to be someone.
You could do a lot with the unexpected nature of discovery with this opening sentence, but you should be aiming to build a voice for the character.
Exercise: Use the rubric, and come up with 3-4 examples of establishing a voice for each of the processes and outcomes.
2. Build up a character profile. This part is easier said than done. Make the character believable, use the senses of a regular human being to describe the emotions that drives your character. You can base your character off of yourself, because the authenticity of character within a short story is crucial.
What aspects of discovery does your character experience? Is he driven by a transformation of self, and if so, in what way? Does he go through a metaphysical transformation? What catalyses these discoveries? Is it the past, does he rediscover a past element?
The best characters you can write about, are those within your own self; only you know the discoveries you've experienced, so use this to create an authentic character by considering: time period, setting, and events. If you were to use a historical event, make sure you're well read to give an extra layer of authenticity.
Exercise: Describe your character in one or two sentence. Keep the sentence succinct and coherent.
I may post a few more exercises a bit later, it's 1am right now
Post by: bernardm on October 05, 2017, 12:55:20 pm
These are great, thank you! Is this what you're choosing to do?
Post by: Opengangs on November 02, 2017, 02:32:18 pm
2/11/17 - Thursday:((( I finish tomorrow with 3u
LOL I'M FINISHED
The HSC is kinda like getting vaccinated. You're kinda scared leading up to it and during. But after it's done, you're like "LOL, was that it?"
Congrats to the people who have already finished, and good luck to those still going. ;)
Time to play games all night, and then find a job or something.
And I get to tutor someone tomorrow!!
Fuck, ATAR release is in 42 days.
Post by: beatroot on November 02, 2017, 04:59:05 pm
Post by: AngelWings on November 05, 2017, 07:12:42 pm
5/11/17 - SundayHey MisterNeo.
Update: Finding a job is harder than I thought.
Mainly looking for an office job like reception or something, and had retail/fast food as a last resort. (It’s boring AF from work experience)
The ones that accept students are either:
-In the middle of nowhere with no public transport (pretty shit for someone who doesn’t even have their Ls yet).
-Must have 1 year experience in something that a high school leaver wouldn’t have.
So far I’ve got 1 possible interview for receptionist, but looks like I might have to do retail, if no one replies.
It’s so boring when you’re not studying and just sitting around. I’m doing a few math papers to keep the brain active.
Landing the first job is always the hardest, but at least you're trying! It took me a year of fast food and half a year of tutoring to actually get into other areas. Don't be so disappointed if your end up in retail! I know plenty of people who work many years in the retail/ hospitality area throughout high school/ uni or afterwards until they do other things. Patience is a virtue, as they say. Greater things have to start somewhere. (Also, maybe it's a good time to start trying for your Ls then? Only a suggestion.)
Also, coming from someone who is constantly too busy, boring is a good thing sometimes. You'll appreciate the quiet once you become older and have no time to yourself, especially if you're an introvert at heart.
Post by: rodero on December 15, 2017, 06:59:36 pm
Post by: fantasticbeasts3 on December 15, 2017, 11:06:54 pm