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2019 Academic Reflections Thread

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Ionic Doc:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?
6/10
What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?
- Completing VCE Psychology, with great SAC marks (but i reckon i stuffed up the exam so sorta salty bout that) Also getting into Elizabeth Blackburn Sciences (but ended up rejecting their offer)
If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2019?
Not keeping Physics
If you had your time again, what would you change from 2019?
Not do specialist maths in semester 1 and just keep Physics
What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2019?
IDK, I can't remember because funny shit happens all the time around me. lol. I'm always that one friend who laughs at everything!
Were your exams as expected?
Yeah, semester 1 exams were great, semester 2 exams were shit because I was exhausted from studying for psychology
What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2020?
be organised and don't overwork, or if you do overwork make sure you find time to rest and rejuvenate.
Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2019?
Best: Getting back into competitive swimming + Getting  a Tutesmart Community Scholarship (love u AN♥️)
Worst: Nothing bad really happened to me in 2019, guess I'm one of the lucky ones  :)

angewina_naguen:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?
9/10  :)

What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?
In terms of performance and marks, I’m still waiting on my Semester 2 results (so I might edit this later) but I’m really proud of my HD in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music. Out of all my subjects, it was definitely the hardest one I had and to come out of it with that grade was really satisfying.

As for a more general accomplishment, I was always quite proud of how I managed to pull off four major work subjects in my HSC but now in university, I feel like I’m pulling off four major works per semester. I think the way I’ve handled some of my bigger projects and assignments this year has been an unprecedented but nevertheless huge accomplishment.

If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2019?
Not challenging myself more in Composition in Music Education. Since it is a third-year subject that I had to do as a first-year, I felt like I played it really safe and just scraped the bare minimum, as opposed to going above and beyond, taking more risks and investing more of my creative energy into it like I usually do. I’m hoping to at least get a Credit out of it but I definitely wish I tried a lot harder.

If you had your time again, what would you change from 2019?
Can’t really think of anything in particular. I think everything is a learning experience so I wouldn’t change anything  ;D

What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2019?
We had a guest lecturer come in and talk about the most effective ways to read and analyse academic papers. She asked any of us if we had ever started reading an essay or article midway, only to leave and do something else because we got bored. My lecturer for the subject put his hand up so enthusiastically. The guest lecturer straight up roasted him and said “this is not a very good example you’re setting here, Alan.” Our whole class lost it; it’s one of those things you just have to be there to appreciate it.

Were your exams as expected?
Overall, yes. The only parts that weren’t as expected I felt were the excerpts they chose for my Musical Worlds of Today exam. The questions were already quite odd so having excerpts that weren’t as obvious or easy to draw answers out of did stump me a little in the exam. The rest of the papers were quite friendly and were what I studied so I didn't find them too bad  :)

What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2020?
Read widely. As a musicology major, 50% of my time is spent being a uni student doing assignments, homework, practising but the other 50% is spent just exploring the literature in my field. There are so many academic resources out there ready for you to explore and reading widely will not only grant you access to new knowledge, but also help you develop stronger arguments, better vocabulary and improve your overall academic writing. I love reading about music education research and it's fuelled so much more of my passion for the degree.

Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2019?
Worst first would definitely be the bushfires. My thoughts go out to all the families who are fighting them and I really hope this season will get us all thinking about ways to take care and protect our planet.

Best would be working for AN. I started off as an eager forum user with a pig for her DP but have now become a tutor, moderator and lecturer all in one. I’m really passionate about education and I think this year proved that for me, both in and out of uni. I’m excited to be more involved and know that while 2020 will bring its own set of challenges, it will also bring many rewards  ;D

katie,rinos:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?
Probably a 7ish/10



What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?
Finishing all my theory units this year!! I also got my first overall HD in a subject!!



If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2019?
Starting some of my assignments too late/working on a lot of it the night before.



If you had your time again, what would you change from 2019?
Not too sure.
 


What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2019?
In my pedagogy class we had to teach a group lesson, and one of my friends taught the ‘were all in this together’ dance from High School Musical. Everybody was really getting into it but our lecturer was so confused about how we all knew the song/dance.

I was on placement and they talking about their kids in the staffroom and one of the teachers asked if I had kids. What made this so funny was that I know one of the arts teachers outside of school, and she responded shocked “no, Caitlin’s just a kid herself!!”

Between music classes, we hang out a lot in the music corridors and talk/study and some of that's been pretty funny. The last couple of weeks of term we started playing flappy golf together.



Were your exams as expected?
Haven’t had my uni exam yet (It’s on Monday) but I expect so. It’s almost exactly the same as my performance exam last year but 5min longer. These are yearlong courses instead of semester based now so we have more time to learn our pieces.



What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2020?
I found 2nd year a lot easier and interesting then 1st year because you already know what to do and most of the introductory units are over. If you’ve gotten into a music course you deserve to be there (I was (/still am) really self-conscious of my playing compared to the other clarinettists this year and last). Try to focus a lot more on your own self-improvement. Try not to worry too much about marks: assessments are sometimes harder and expectations higher than in yr 12 but make sure to ask for help if you need it (my lecturers have been great in giving practice exercises and detailed answers when I’ve asked). 



Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2019?
Best: Getting my P’s (drove for the 1st time by myself today!!), Becoming a lot closer friends with some people in my course.
Worst: Really unmotivated in term 3.

Shxh:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?
Probably a 7/10

[What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?
Gaining entry to Melbourne High School

brothanathan:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?

6/10

What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?

Completing a Unit 3 and 4 LOTE subject (would've told you that you're crazy to think I'll study a language in VCE 4-5 years ago).

If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2019?

Hmmm not having the chance to do philosophy earlier.

If you had your time again, what would you change from 2019?

Don't just neglect your 1/2s and be scared that you haven't put enough time into them. Do a 60/40 effort allocation instead.

What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2019?

Self-realisation.

Were your exams as expected?

No, not at all. Especially the difficulty of the LOTE final exam.

What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2020?

Don't be afraid to experiment even in Year 11. As crazy as this may sound, you're not going to regret it (in terms of long-term benefits).

Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2019?

Best: Reborn into faith and meeting Ashmi.

Worst: Spending $36.50 on some fancy food.

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