Post by: zakaria-03 on November 11, 2017, 07:41:30 pm
Post by: Shinyturkey on November 11, 2017, 07:47:33 pm
Post by: plsbegentle on November 11, 2017, 08:00:32 pm
Post by: Aaron on November 11, 2017, 08:15:56 pm
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Post by: sudodds on November 11, 2017, 08:42:47 pm
For the first 13 days I'm with my best friend, and we're travelling to; Amsterdam, the Netherlands (2 nights) --> Paris, France (3 nights) --> Moscow, Russia (3 nights) --> St Petersburg, Russia (2 nights) (Russia is what I am most looking forward to!!! I will literally be able to go see Lenin in the flesh. Like it's actually him. He's dead. But it's still him. Will probably cry.) --> Budapest, Hungary (3 nights).
Then she is leaving and I'm on my own for roughly 2 weeks, so I'm planning on staying in Hostels and travel to; Ljubljana, Slovenia (2 nights) --> Vienna, Austria (2 nights) --> Prague, Czech Republic (3 nights) --> Germany (3 nights, probably in Berlin but not 100% sure yet) --> Ireland (3 nights, either in Dublin or Cork - seeing family I've never met before!)
Then, my Mum is meeting me in England and we're going to see all the family together in the UK and France, then we're going to Italy! So that means; London, England (2 nights) --> Suffolk, England (1 night) --> Brighton, England (1 night) --> Normandy, France (2 nights), Loire Valley, France (3 nights) --> Venice, Italy (1-2 nights), Florence, Italy (1-2 nights) --> Naples, Italy (1 night - going to see Pompeii and Herculaneum!!!) --> Rome, Italy (1-2 nights). Then we're flying back to Sydney from Rome, arriving back right before the Semester starts (or well... a week after it starts oops).
If anyone has been to any of the places above, really keen to hear any recommendations of things to do, how you liked it, where you'd recommend staying, etc. etc. :) Not sure if I'm going to be able to go on exchange anymore next year for annoying reasons I don't want to go into (cries), so hopefully this will make up for it!!
Post by: LifeisaConstantStruggle on November 11, 2017, 08:56:04 pm
Post by: vox nihili on November 11, 2017, 08:59:32 pm
A bit later in the holidays (leaving late January) but I'm going on a month-and-a-half long Europe trip in the new year, and I have never been more excited for something in my life omg. The furthest I've ever been away from home/family was for 5 nights in the Blue Mountains. This will be over a month, on the other side of the world, some of which I'm spending completely on my lonesome! Destinations not yet set in stone, but current plan;
For the first 13 days I'm with my best friend, and we're travelling to; Amsterdam, the Netherlands (2 nights) --> Paris, France (3 nights) --> Moscow, Russia (3 nights) --> St Petersburg, Russia (2 nights) (Russia is what I am most looking forward to!!! I will literally be able to go see Lenin in the flesh. Like it's actually him. He's dead. But it's still him. Will probably cry.) --> Budapest, Hungary (3 nights).
Then she is leaving and I'm on my own for roughly 2 weeks, so I'm planning on staying in Hostels and travel to; Ljubljana, Slovenia (2 nights) --> Vienna, Austria (2 nights) --> Prague, Czech Republic (3 nights) --> Germany (3 nights, probably in Berlin but not 100% sure yet) --> Ireland (3 nights, either in Dublin or Cork - seeing family I've never met before!)
Then, my Mum is meeting me in England and we're going to see all the family together in the UK and France, then we're going to Italy! So that means; London, England (2 nights) --> Suffolk, England (1 night) --> Brighton, England (1 night) --> Normandy, France (2 nights), Loire Valley, France (3 nights) --> Venice, Italy (1-2 nights), Florence, Italy (1-2 nights) --> Naples, Italy (1 night - going to see Pompeii and Herculaneum!!!) --> Rome, Italy (1-2 nights). Then we're flying back to Sydney from Rome, arriving back right before the Semester starts (or well... a week after it starts oops).
If anyone has been to any of the places above, really keen to hear any recommendations of things to do, how you liked it, where you'd recommend staying, etc. etc. :) Not sure if I'm going to be able to go on exchange anymore next year for annoying reasons I don't want to go into (cries), so hopefully this will make up for it!!
yayyay this is so great! Have been to a few of these places and also going this year :D
Going to London, then Amsterdam, then Madrid, Munich and finally St Petersburg too!
Post by: TooLazy on November 11, 2017, 09:03:19 pm
Post by: sudodds on November 11, 2017, 09:14:58 pm
yayyay this is so great! Have been to a few of these places and also going this year :DOOOOoooo cool!! Especially Madrid - wish I could fit that in in the holiday, but it's a bit out of the way so I had to skip it :( (same with iceland - pretty devo about that one). How did getting the Visa for Russia go? Pretty smooth? All the steps are pretty intimidating aha, though definitely worth it is the long run!
Going to London, then Amsterdam, then Madrid, Munich and finally St Petersburg too!
Post by: vox nihili on November 11, 2017, 09:25:04 pm
OOOOoooo cool!! Especially Madrid - wish I could fit that in in the holiday, but it's a bit out of the way so I had to skip it :( (same with iceland - pretty devo about that one). How did getting the Visa for Russia go? Pretty smooth? All the steps are pretty intimidating aha, though definitely worth it is the long run!
I don’t know yet, I’m still waiting
my girlfriend managed though! Madrid’s lovely, some really great stuff there!
When are you in St P’s?
Post by: sudodds on November 11, 2017, 09:35:05 pm
I don’t know yet, I’m still waitingOh ahaha
Madrid’s lovely, some really great stuff there!
When are you in St P’s?
Most likely leaving Moscow on 5th Feb, and it's only a 3 hour train ride to St Petersburg :) Then flying to Budapest on the 8th!
Post by: lilyrosee on November 11, 2017, 10:15:02 pm
2. Re-watch GOT with my Mum
3. Work my way through my massive list of TV shows and films
4. Read for pleasure!
5. Learn to cook proper meals
6. Get my licence
7. Do some creative writing and/or filmmaking...
Post by: zofromuxo on November 11, 2017, 10:16:09 pm
My reading list for next year is sitting at 42 books and counting. I need to catch up so I can read even more books. ;D
Post by: Annie657 on November 11, 2017, 10:21:30 pm
Post by: Mariamnourine on November 11, 2017, 10:22:34 pm
Reading.
My reading list for next year is sitting at 42 books and counting. I need to catch up so I can read even more books. ;D
Literally same!!! I have a long list of books that I've been willing to read but ya know I couldn't because Year 12. What books are you looking forward to reading most???
Post by: sweetiepi on November 11, 2017, 11:56:15 pm
Reading.Second that on reading- I have ~65 books that I want to read, but I doubt I'll finish them all before next semester 😂
My reading list for next year is sitting at 42 books and counting. I need to catch up so I can read even more books. ;D
Post by: plsbegentle on November 12, 2017, 12:47:33 am
Literally same!!! I have a long list of books that I've been willing to read but ya know I couldn't because Year 12. What books are you looking forward to reading most???Game of thrones ahaha, been dying to read that book for ages and i'm not even a big book person
Post by: zofromuxo on November 12, 2017, 08:48:22 am
Second that on reading- I have ~65 books that I want to read, but I doubt I'll finish them all before next semester 😂How can you finish them, if you keep adding to it? :P
Post by: peterpiper on November 12, 2017, 09:06:34 am
Post by: -elcee on November 12, 2017, 09:54:04 am
- Part time Job
- Get my Learners... lool
- Volunteer
- Binge watch GOT, The Office and The Good Doctor
- Learn a few recipes
Post by: clarke54321 on November 12, 2017, 09:57:20 am
Post by: EEEEEEP on November 12, 2017, 10:26:51 am
2. Re-watch GOT with my Mum
That's just totally a thing that everyone does HAHA.
What happens when you have a racy scene coming on?
Post by: lilyrosee on November 12, 2017, 01:33:35 pm
That's just totally a thing that everyone does HAHA.
What happens when you have a racy scene coming on?
We will just laugh or go 'ewww' or my Mum will make a funny comment. I like watching it with her because she has very strong opinions about each of the characters and will literally yell at the TV!
Post by: zofromuxo on November 12, 2017, 03:39:32 pm
Literally same!!! I have a long list of books that I've been willing to read but ya know I couldn't because Year 12. What books are you looking forward to reading most???All of them ;D 8) :P
I suffer from Abibliophobia :-[
Post by: Coffee on November 12, 2017, 03:51:43 pm
- Baking
- Catching up with friends
- Redecorating my room, and probably a bit of the house too
- Photography
- Yoga
- Journaling
- Working on some personal projects (Blogging, Instagram, etc.)
- Writing exchange applications, and later, preparing for next year. Hella excited for that reading list to come out. ;D ::)
Post by: Sine on November 12, 2017, 04:35:14 pm
- Clean my room/desk
- Hang out with freinds
- Update tutoring notes + make new resources
- Play piano
Post by: heids on November 12, 2017, 04:37:05 pm
When I get back, I guess I'd better pick up my aged care job again! I'm extremely anxious about changing how things are, but I do need to get a move on and live like a normal human being ::)
Post by: AngelWings on November 13, 2017, 04:33:22 pm
So end of highschool as arrived and holidays are around the corner. what is everyone planning on doing during this super long, once in a lifetime break?!!Not a high school student, but still...
- revisiting genetics and maths for Honours (even if I don't get in, it's good for interest's sake)
- relearning my two LOTE languages after long breaks from them
- learning life skills
- reviving my social life, because that was basically dead during the exam period
- working
- getting some well-earnt R & R in
so it's basically the same old, same old from me.
Post by: K888 on November 13, 2017, 06:01:34 pm
Making time to catch up with friends, getting hip surgery and doing rehab for that, starting some of the TV shows on my to watch list on Netflix, potentially taking up a new hobby, baking (I want to make everyone gingerbread houses for Christmas, don't know how that'll go), and a Harry Potter marathon.
I think also a big thing is taking time to work on improving my mental health.
Post by: spectroscopy on November 13, 2017, 06:06:35 pm
Post by: Joseph41 on November 13, 2017, 06:07:42 pm
Post by: Wales on November 13, 2017, 06:07:55 pm
Been going around NSW with my mates, DSLR and a pair of walking shoes. Really makes for a fun day :))
Post by: Mariamnourine on November 14, 2017, 10:53:55 am
1.Sleep
2.Eat
3.Read
And omg guys my holidays officially start @ 2pm this Thursday!!!!! I'm soooooooooooooo exited!!!! ;D ;D
Post by: HasibA on November 14, 2017, 12:56:42 pm
part time but im working more than full time workers at my job lololol
got to save $$$ before uni next year and yeh cbf socialising LOL
Post by: The Bus on November 14, 2017, 02:57:13 pm
- Start athletics and gyming again, lost so much muscle mass over year 12 lol.
- get my Ps
- play league
- get a job
- cry over my atar, then move on with my life.
Post by: Joseph41 on November 14, 2017, 03:05:31 pm
- get my Ps
Oh yeah - I also plan to start driving.
#heardthatbefore
Post by: AngelWings on November 14, 2017, 05:34:43 pm
Quiz to determine what to do if you're finished with exams
Question 1a. Do you have your Ls?
Yes: See Question 1b.
No: Now's probably a good time to get started. See Question 2 for more activities.
Question 1b: Do you have your Ps?
Yes: Good on you. See Question 2 for more activities.
No: Get those hours up! Time to find a driving instructor or a fully-licensed adult you trust to go practise. See Question 2 for more activities.
Question 2: Have you ever had a job? Do you also have a Tax File Number (TFN)?
Yes: If you still have it, you can probably ask to do more now. If you don't, either it's time to look for one, go back if possible or volunteer and build up your resume! (It's also probably high time to rewrite your resume.) Dig up your TFN for course offers next year if you're looking at CSP places (see "edit" outside spoiler). See Question 3a for more activities.
No: Time to go job hunting, mate. Also probably time to get a TFN (read "edit" outside spoiler). Read from the "If you don't" section, in the "yes" answer above. See Question 3a for more activities.
Question 3a: Did you stop watching your favourite shows for exams?
Yes: Time to either marathon it again or find the newest series and watch it! Bring on the popcorn! See Question 4 for more activities.
No: See Question 3b.
Question 3b: Did you have a favourite show prior to exams?
Yes: Time to marathon it again. See Question 4 for more activities.
No: Oh, that's not your thing? What about books, videos, music albums, movies, games or other entertainment then? Surely there's something of interest to you out there. See Question 4 for more activities.
Question 4: Did you get enough sleep and exercise during exams?
Yes: Wow, good on you! You're super good at keeping to schedules. See Question 5 for more activities.
No: Time to get that back on track! See Question 5 for more activities.
Question 5: Do you have any hobbies you haven't revisited in a while? Friends who are done with exams too and you haven't seen for a while?
Yes: There you go! Go and visit them again. See Question 6a, especially if you said you haven't seen your friends in a bit.
No: Time to find some! Join a community club, go outdoors or stay at home watching Netflix or go on the internet flicking mindlessly through semi-interesting Youtube videos until you find something interesting. Better yet, add to AN's forums. See Question 6a for more activities.
Question 6a: Are you and your friends are bored and seemingly have nothing to do still?
Yes: You guys should pack for Schoolies. If that's not your thing, then you could have a tame version nearby and visit local tourist attractions, go Christmas shopping or just do some fun activities together for a couple of days. If it's money you don't have, go back to Question 2. Otherwise, see Question 7 for more activities.
No: Time to do whatever doesn't bore you together. If that's not possible, see Question 6b.
Question 6b: Are your friends not done yet/ do you not have that many friends?
Yes: Time to go back to Questions 1- 5 to occupy your time in the meantime. See Question 7 for more activities.
No: If they're done, time to go back to Question 6a. If that doesn't help, go back to Questions 1 - 5 for help. If neither of those help, see Question 7.
Question 7: Do you have a good list of activities to do now?
Yes: It's time to get started on that! :)
No: Alright, we have two final options. (1) Time to think about a good bucket list to do and revisit Question 1 - 6 in the hopes of finding a more extreme list of activities or (2) Join the ranks of AN and contribute until we find something to interest you!
Yes: See Question 1b.
No: Now's probably a good time to get started. See Question 2 for more activities.
Question 1b: Do you have your Ps?
Yes: Good on you. See Question 2 for more activities.
No: Get those hours up! Time to find a driving instructor or a fully-licensed adult you trust to go practise. See Question 2 for more activities.
Question 2: Have you ever had a job? Do you also have a Tax File Number (TFN)?
Yes: If you still have it, you can probably ask to do more now. If you don't, either it's time to look for one, go back if possible or volunteer and build up your resume! (It's also probably high time to rewrite your resume.) Dig up your TFN for course offers next year if you're looking at CSP places (see "edit" outside spoiler). See Question 3a for more activities.
No: Time to go job hunting, mate. Also probably time to get a TFN (read "edit" outside spoiler). Read from the "If you don't" section, in the "yes" answer above. See Question 3a for more activities.
Question 3a: Did you stop watching your favourite shows for exams?
Yes: Time to either marathon it again or find the newest series and watch it! Bring on the popcorn! See Question 4 for more activities.
No: See Question 3b.
Question 3b: Did you have a favourite show prior to exams?
Yes: Time to marathon it again. See Question 4 for more activities.
No: Oh, that's not your thing? What about books, videos, music albums, movies, games or other entertainment then? Surely there's something of interest to you out there. See Question 4 for more activities.
Question 4: Did you get enough sleep and exercise during exams?
Yes: Wow, good on you! You're super good at keeping to schedules. See Question 5 for more activities.
No: Time to get that back on track! See Question 5 for more activities.
Question 5: Do you have any hobbies you haven't revisited in a while? Friends who are done with exams too and you haven't seen for a while?
Yes: There you go! Go and visit them again. See Question 6a, especially if you said you haven't seen your friends in a bit.
No: Time to find some! Join a community club, go outdoors or stay at home watching Netflix or go on the internet flicking mindlessly through semi-interesting Youtube videos until you find something interesting. Better yet, add to AN's forums. See Question 6a for more activities.
Question 6a: Are you and your friends are bored and seemingly have nothing to do still?
Yes: You guys should pack for Schoolies. If that's not your thing, then you could have a tame version nearby and visit local tourist attractions, go Christmas shopping or just do some fun activities together for a couple of days. If it's money you don't have, go back to Question 2. Otherwise, see Question 7 for more activities.
No: Time to do whatever doesn't bore you together. If that's not possible, see Question 6b.
Question 6b: Are your friends not done yet/ do you not have that many friends?
Yes: Time to go back to Questions 1- 5 to occupy your time in the meantime. See Question 7 for more activities.
No: If they're done, time to go back to Question 6a. If that doesn't help, go back to Questions 1 - 5 for help. If neither of those help, see Question 7.
Question 7: Do you have a good list of activities to do now?
Yes: It's time to get started on that! :)
No: Alright, we have two final options. (1) Time to think about a good bucket list to do and revisit Question 1 - 6 in the hopes of finding a more extreme list of activities or (2) Join the ranks of AN and contribute until we find something to interest you!
EDIT: I forgot to mention that if the above was relevant to you, this advice will help: If you do not have a Tax File Number (TFN) and you are intending on getting a job or go to university/ tertiary institution on a CSP (i.e. you want a HECS loan, instead of paying full fee), you will need to apply for one during this extended break.
To make things easier for you, here's the link to begin the process.
Post by: reiinicole on November 14, 2017, 11:01:54 pm
Here's something I made up for the Class of 2017 Year 12 graduating students who have no idea what to do with their free time after exams.I am not so good with constructing diagrams so if someone has some free time, feel free to make one of this. It'll probably be more comprehensive that way.Quiz to determine what to do if you're finished with examsQuestion 1a. Do you have your Ls?
Yes: See Question 1b.
No: Now's probably a good time to get started. See Question 2 for more activities.
Question 1b: Do you have your Ps?
Yes: Good on you. See Question 2 for more activities.
No: Get those hours up! Time to find a driving instructor or a fully-licensed adult you trust to go practise. See Question 2 for more activities.
Question 2: Have you ever had a job? Do you also have a Tax File Number (TFN)?
Yes: If you still have it, you can probably ask to do more now. If you don't, either it's time to look for one, go back if possible or volunteer and build up your resume! (It's also probably high time to rewrite your resume.) Dig up your TFN for course offers next year if you're looking at CSP places (see "edit" outside spoiler). See Question 3a for more activities.
No: Time to go job hunting, mate. Also probably time to get a TFN (read "edit" outside spoiler). Read from the "If you don't" section, in the "yes" answer above. See Question 3a for more activities.
Question 3a: Did you stop watching your favourite shows for exams?
Yes: Time to either marathon it again or find the newest series and watch it! Bring on the popcorn! See Question 4 for more activities.
No: See Question 3b.
Question 3b: Did you have a favourite show prior to exams?
Yes: Time to marathon it again. See Question 4 for more activities.
No: Oh, that's not your thing? What about books, videos, music albums, movies, games or other entertainment then? Surely there's something of interest to you out there. See Question 4 for more activities.
Question 4: Did you get enough sleep and exercise during exams?
Yes: Wow, good on you! You're super good at keeping to schedules. See Question 5 for more activities.
No: Time to get that back on track! See Question 5 for more activities.
Question 5: Do you have any hobbies you haven't revisited in a while? Friends who are done with exams too and you haven't seen for a while?
Yes: There you go! Go and visit them again. See Question 6a, especially if you said you haven't seen your friends in a bit.
No: Time to find some! Join a community club, go outdoors or stay at home watching Netflix or go on the internet flicking mindlessly through semi-interesting Youtube videos until you find something interesting. Better yet, add to AN's forums. See Question 6a for more activities.
Question 6a: Are you and your friends are bored and seemingly have nothing to do still?
Yes: You guys should pack for Schoolies. If that's not your thing, then you could have a tame version nearby and visit local tourist attractions, go Christmas shopping or just do some fun activities together for a couple of days. If it's money you don't have, go back to Question 2. Otherwise, see Question 7 for more activities.
No: Time to do whatever doesn't bore you together. If that's not possible, see Question 6b.
Question 6b: Are your friends not done yet/ do you not have that many friends?
Yes: Time to go back to Questions 1- 5 to occupy your time in the meantime. See Question 7 for more activities.
No: If they're done, time to go back to Question 6a. If that doesn't help, go back to Questions 1 - 5 for help. If neither of those help, see Question 7.
Question 7: Do you have a good list of activities to do now?
Yes: It's time to get started on that! :)
No: Alright, we have two final options. (1) Time to think about a good bucket list to do and revisit Question 1 - 6 in the hopes of finding a more extreme list of activities or (2) Join the ranks of AN and contribute until we find something to interest you!
EDIT: I forgot to mention that if the above was relevant to you, this advice will help: If you do not have a Tax File Number (TFN) and you are intending on getting a job or go to university/ tertiary institution on a CSP (i.e. you want a HECS loan, instead of paying full fee), you will need to apply for one during this extended break.
To make things easier for you, here's the link to begin the process.
This is perfect AngelWings!! Thanks so much :))) I've already got so much to do in my head but just didn't know how to sort it all out, so this definitely helped.