In terms of work, I have been immensely fortunate to still have a job during the quarantine, but I think I’m going to have to venture outwards for a new job, perhaps within science, just to gain some new experiences.I'm currently working between two science/health jobs. If I had any advice for getting a science-related job, it'd be to make sure that you have some solid connections, read up on current scientific literature and see if you can do a placement/ internship/ research unit or similar experience (e.g. summer/winter research scholarship) when those become available again.
I think I definitely struggled going straight into uni from school, hence why I swapped around so much with drastically different degrees; law, physio and a few more. I had many misconceptions including wasting my ATAR, deciding on one degree/ career until retirement and when I was seeing my friends immediately settle down into their dream degrees, I wished I knew where I was going with my life. So that's a big part of why I decided to have a gap year, during which I travelled, gained some work and voluntary experiences and kind of had a think about what I really valued.It's great to hear that you really honed in on what you valued. Where did you travel to, if you don't mind me asking?
In terms of work experience, I've had a little look at internships and jobs and I was wondering if anyone could clarify how SCI3902 runs in regard to a Monash sourced internship and what the selection process is?The link for the SCI3902 handbook entry is here and more info can be found here.
And how PASS leaders are chosen (WAM requirement and any required experience)?I'll just leave this link here, which has most of your answers already.
With connections, do you speak with your lecturers or past students as I haven't really seen too many networking events for Science?By connections, I meant primarily your classmates and such, though I would certainly talk with lecturers if you're interested in research/ diagnostics. I found that many of my fellow Honours classmates helped to find jobs for each other and I did the same for them.
Learning point: start essays early (roll eyes)same
Uni journal P10.
Review of week 0:
First thing I noticed about ‘new year new me’ was that the capacity of my social battery has significantly decreased. O-week consisted of manning the society’s stall and giving the same 2-minute spiel to first years, altered slightly to accommodate to their interest in academic or social events. It was mentally draining, regardless of my enjoyment in talking to new like-minded people. But the good thing was that I felt useful and productive with my new set of responsibilities.
On an unrelated side note, I’m seriously considering adopting some sort of vegan or vegetarian diet, the only major barrier seems to be dairy and eggs. I’ve been researching the impact of the meat industry on carbon emissions and even though, most would say my individual actions would only have a tiny spec of tangible impact, who cares, I've never liked beef (the edible and social version) anyway (shrug).
Despite my sudden introverted-ness, I was persuaded to go to a uni party with my friend (who I barely knew but wasn't awkward with). I actually really enjoyed it, I bonded with my new pal, everyone was super chill and easy to talk to, and I was thinking, ‘wow, this is what the advertised uni social life is like and thankfully, I’m comfortable and fitting in’.
Uni journal P10.
Review of week 0:
First thing I noticed about ‘new year new me’ was that the capacity of my social battery has significantly decreased. O-week consisted of manning the society’s stall and giving the same 2-minute spiel to first years, altered slightly to accommodate to their interest in academic or social events. It was mentally draining, regardless of my enjoyment in talking to new like-minded people. But the good thing was that I felt useful and productive with my new set of responsibilities.
On an unrelated side note, I’m seriously considering adopting some sort of vegan or vegetarian diet, the only major barrier seems to be dairy and eggs. I’ve been researching the impact of the meat industry on carbon emissions and even though, most would say my individual actions would only have a tiny spec of tangible impact, who cares, I've never liked beef (the edible and social version) anyway (shrug).
Despite my sudden introverted-ness, I was persuaded to go to a uni party with my friend (who I barely knew but wasn't awkward with). I actually really enjoyed it, I bonded with my new pal, everyone was super chill and easy to talk to, and I was thinking, ‘wow, this is what the advertised uni social life is like and thankfully, I’m comfortable and fitting in’.
To be honest, even after finishing my 12 years of schooling, I had no clue how to answer this question.this is so me!!! I can't stress how detailed my colour coded timetable, aligned with a specific folder system, is so crtitical for uni organisation (as well as life)
My philosophy was prep early and take the shortcuts. This means, I made tons of timetables (colour coded, of course) and made sure to find all the resources (online, past students, forums) – so I had exposure to reviews by high achieving students, excellent essays, the ‘what not to do’s’, etc.
But I’ve never truly worked hard, studied consistently for more than 2 hours or most importantly, remembered what I learnt the previous year.
I'm really enjoying your journal!!!
PS: I really want to know who actually reads these entries, cos I think I’m getting far too brave and foolish in writing anecdotal things that can easily reveal me.
:)