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technodisney:
So...

I have decided to start a Uni Journey Journal.
I want to have something to look back on in the future, and there is no way I could keep motivated to do a private journal, making it public like this will help motivate me to add more stuff.

Here are some things you should know about me:
1. I am a master of procrastination, it will be a miracle if I actually even start something a while before it needs to be done. I can always find a way to distract myself (and AN is one of those tools I use to procrastinate), I am hoping to try and change my habits this year though, and get into the habits of using programs like Cold Turkey which help me stay focussed and not get distracted while getting work done on my computer.
2. It is very likely I will at some point leave this thread abandoned for long periods even though I will say I'm going to try and post something once a week. I am very disorganised and I apologize for that.
3. My grammar and spelling is not very good and I don't have a very wide vocabulary, I am also good at just writing on and on about one thing withhout adding anything new, I also apoligise for all of the above.

My dream for the future is to work in the technical behind the scenes side of large scale Live Theatre productions. I have always had an interest in what is going on behind the scenes at large scale musical's and plays I have seen and would love to be apart of creating the magic that happens on stage. Even though I am talented in the field of IT and I am the go to tech guy for most people I know, I can't really see myself doing that in the long term, yes I will be challenged with getting new technology to interact with each other but I feel I will get bored of it over time.
Whereas being apart of Live Productions requires technical and troubleshooting skills but it also has that aspect of creativity with it.

This year I am studying a Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services at the RMIT City Campus. This is the only course I could find that had some sort of vague connection to being in Live Theatre, although this course is just a general overview of the industry, it will provide me with some skills and possibly some contacts that I could use to get in the specific area I want to get into.
I am also planning to volunteer at a community theatre on their productions in my free time this year, that will give me the chance to practice and gain some skills specific to the Live Theatre side of the industry. At the interview for this course I asked whether I will be able to go into the Live Theatre side of the industry from this and he said that it will help me alot but people who work at the big theatres have gained a lot of experience in smaller community thatres, so I am making sure I can get involved as much as I can.
My mum has a contact who helps at a local theatre who is looking for a sound person, so I am going to take up that offer.

On the Uni side of things, it's bloody hard to enroll in RMIT. First I couldn't enroll properly because I couldn't get a clear enough scan of my passport and then I accidentally enrolled in the wrong class groups because I didn't realise I received another email telling me specifically which classes I need to enroll in. So I unenrolled from everything and then enrolled into my new ones. Yay all good, NOT. Then my timetable wasn't working properly and I have been bumped around to all these different people who could apparently fix it, they enjoy passing the buck. I just found out after going through like 5 people they are aware of the issue and 'should' be fixed before Monday.  ::)

And the other problem I didn't think of is money, because it is a Cert IV I am not eligible for HECS, luckily my parents are happy to give me a $4,000 loan, but I've realised that I'm gonna have to pay them back 4 grand at some point, that thought is scary to me, I don't have a job right now but I am frantically looking for one, I also need to work out how I'm gonna find $4 a day for the train into the city Monday - Friday. I know it will all work out, but it is scary that it has now dawned on me I am going to have to manage and work for my own money.

I am feeling kind of worried for orientation next week Thursday, but it should be all good. There are only 50 people doing the course, so I am a little worried that I am not going to be accepted and be an outcast of the cohort. Except for Year 12, all through my schooling I have been 'that kid' that's always left out. I am worried it is going to happen in this new Uni enviroment and I will make a fool of myself.

I will try to update weekly once Uni has started.
And I will probably update after orientation.

Joseph41:
So much love for this thread. 😍

Re: cohort, this is a new opportunity! My experience of uni was that it was generally more accepting than school. Fewer cliques and the like. I hope it works out that way for you, too!

Bri MT:
Reminder that this is your journal and we don't really care about how many elevated lexemes you use - nothing to apologise for :)


Can't guarantee anything but I've found being in a small uni cohort (under 30) to be incredible. No outsiders,  no cliques, just a brilliant bunch of people supporting eachother.   
I hope that you have a similar experience. 

sweetiepi:
With going into the city- if you travel at least 5 days a week, myki passes are generally cheaper: I usually buy them as 28-day passes and it roughly equates to $2.65/day ($74.20 for the 28 days :) )

Looking forward to seeing more updates, techno! :D

Aaron:
Re: the loan/lack of HECS... Just be happy you're in a position where your family can afford to give you that loan. You'd be absolutely screwed if they weren't. A lot of people don't have that luxury so I think you are damn lucky. Thought i'd put it out there.


--- Quote ---Except for Year 12, all through my schooling I have been 'that kid' that's always left out. I am worried it is going to happen in this new Uni enviroment and I will make a fool of myself.
--- End quote ---
Been there done that. I think you'll actually be better off because you're in such an environment where you are with like minded people rather than kids who are forced to attend school. I was in a very similar situation during my schooling - but I think if anything that gave me a greater appreciation for those that wanted to be friends with me and a carefree attitude towards those that didn't. Just stick to your values and appreciate those that go out of their way to engage with you and those that deserve your friendship will remain.

Re: myki/travel, I agree with Lou.. get a myki pass if you're travelling frequently. Especially if you aren't eligible for concession rates, it can be quite costly using the prepaid money option.


--- Quote ---My mum has a contact who helps at a local theatre who is looking for a sound person, so I am going to take up that offer.
--- End quote ---
Good stuff. Start somewhere - foot in the door is  the first step to the big stage (jeez I had to think about that one for a minute... needed to use a saying relevant to your chosen path).

I am a bit disappointed you didn't go down the IT path but at the same time I didn't do IT either and I finished my degree cos the  office 9-5 slavery didn't appeal to me, so I understand.

gl hf, PM's always open if you need it

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