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david.wang28:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?
7.5/10

What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?
Getting dux of my school; this opens me up to a lot of opportunities for the degrees I want to apply for.

If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2019?
I should have dropped chemistry, because I was failing 2 of my assessment tasks for my preliminary course; I wasn't sure if I was going to improve, so I kept it, but the grades did not get any better; I'm counting on Business studies to save my ATAR :(

If you had your time again, what would you change from 2019?
I would have set tougher restrictions on myself to dedicate to my HSC; I was sometimes distracted from my phone, which hindered me from maximum productivity. Also, I should have chosen the subjects I love, not what other students are doing (e.g. I picked Chemistry because all the selective schools were doing it, so I followed the trend).

What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2019?
Not much distinct funny stories, though I had a kid in my physics class who was really loud and joked in Mandarin out loud in my class; I could never forget those moments when I smiled at him because I understood what he was saying, and the fact that I found it funny.

Were your exams as expected?
English Advanced: Did last year, was pretty standard.
Business studies: I thought I did alright, although I did not expect the essay question; as a result,my final mark did not go down well.
2 unit maths: accelerated last year, but the final exam wrecked me, partly because I did not revise enough of the content and did not expect nor do the damn series question at the end; as a result, I got 85.
Extension 1 maths: Was expecting most of the questions that popped up in this year's exam; I think I will do pretty well.
Extension 2 maths: So many questions threw me off, I did not expect the circle geo question; not gonna do too well I think.
Physics: Was alright, though I did not expect the fan question, the last question of MC, and the 9 marker.
Chemistry: I think I screwed up; was expecting a 9 marker on Module 8 as NESA hinted at, but no. Although I attempted every question.

What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2020?
Love the subjects you do. Listen to other people's suggestions, but do what you like and what you know you are confident at. I wasn't If you screw up the first assessment task, do not let your head drop; instead, keep going, and do more practice questions from trial papers and NESA papers. Ask for help if you are stuck on questions, but give it a try first.

Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2019?
Best- getting to know more people from tutoring centres and socialising with them; unlike the insipid nature of most of the students in my cohort, the students from tutoring were lively and were willing to engage in conversations with me.
Worst- the bushfire season. I have never seen that much dust storms and smoke for a long time, if not in my life. We seriously need to take action on climate change.

K888:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?
8.5-9 - definitely the best year of uni so far by a long shot

What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?
Don't really have any big ones, but I got my highest mark yet for a unit and I think getting through placement is what I'm most proud of. I feel like I really developed my skills and can definitely see myself beginning to fit the form of a clinician!

If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2019?
Not being more consistent with study. I've always struggled with getting the balance right and being consistent throughout the semester

If you had your time again, what would you change from 2019?
As above, I'd be more consistent with study. And outside of academics, I think I'd devote more time to maintaining relationships with friends and such.

What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2019?
So many stories of patients saying inappropriate things that I can't repeat lol

Were your exams as expected?
Didn't have exams this semester because I only had placement and it was all assessed. Exams in first semester went pretty well and I got marks I was very pleased with.

What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2020?
Take time to look after your mental health - school/uni is not everything, and taking time out of study to look after your health will be so much better for you than just ignoring your problems and trying to keep on studying
Don't be afraid to have a go at answering a question, even if you don't know the answer - the worst thing that can happen is that you're wrong and you then learn something :)

Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2019?
Best: moved to a new apartment, have been with my boyfriend for over 18 months, feeling a lot more self-assured, and mental health has been heaps better!
Worst: had some very sad events happen to family/family friends, have grown a bit more distant with my friends from high school as a result of busy lives and not dedicating time to working on the friendships, had to apply for new places to live while I was on placement which was stressful

beatroot:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?
2019 was a fantastic year. I would rate 8 out of 10!

What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?
Producing a decent reality dating show for a whole semester and people loving it and giving positive feedback! It's nice to work on a passion project for so long and get good comments about it. I'm glad that I got the role of Series Producer (was up against 10 other people) and was able to take on a big role and crew this semester.

If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2019?
I wished I attended more of my screen studies classes in Semester 1. I literally skipped out on most of them which has added a huge dent to my knowledge on documentaries (which is bad because I would like to work in documentary in the future ahhhh)

If you had your time again, what would you change from 2019?
Actually take semester one seriously and not get caught up in the cohort's drama.

What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2019?
I think it was just screening our reality dating show in front of the year and our tutors and laughing so much during the screening. But I also think there has been funny moments as a Series Producer throughout semester two.

Were your exams as expected?
No exams since I go to film school!

What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2020?
Have fun goddamit! Learning is so fun!!! Stay out of drama and you should be good.

Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2019?
Best part has to be getting new jobs (thanks AN!)
I think not talking to my high school friends that much is probably the worst part of 2019.

caffinatedloz:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?
6/10

What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?
I finally understand language analysis! Outside of that, all of my debating stuff lead me to win a Swannie award, which I think has been my biggest academic accomplishment to date. I also completed two VCE 1/2 subjects which is exciting!

If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2019?
Wearing myself out by working way too hard way too early in the year.

If you had your time again, what would you change from 2019?
I think that I would probably take on a little less in terms of extra commitments so that then I could focus more on my schoolwork and spend more time relaxing and doing things I enjoy. I would go on a lot more walks and get less frustrated about maths.

What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2019?
To be honest, our teacher farting really loudly in the middle of an assessment when the entire room was silent was hilarious.

Were your exams as expected?
I could tell that I was s l i g h t l y less prepared this semester, but I actually found the exams surprisingly alright. I don't think I totally failed any of them and all of the questions on every exam (except two super obscure bio questions) made sense and I was confident to answer them.

What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2020?
Don't take Year 10 too seriously. Make sure you have fun with what you're doing. (And pick subjects you'll genuinely enjoy for Year 11/12).

Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2019?
The highlight of my year has by far been my amazing new job as a Support Worker and all of the disability volunteering I've had the opportunity to be involved in. Seeing the way that rEcess and Very Special Kids do things was super informative and super fun.
Also, all the parties have been great. My friends have had a lot of great campouts and sleepovers!

The worst bit was probably just feeling really awful for term two/three. I'm so glad I'm out of the other side. ;D

Bri MT:
How would you rate 2019 out of 10?
8.5  Bit of a rocky start but should set me up well for my future
What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2019?
Got 100% on a major assignment in bio
If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2019?
Losing marks for silly reasons like getting time deadlines wrong
If you had your time again, what would you change from 2019?
How long do we have??

I think the main thing would be being more prepared to ask for help and I should've organised to get access to Monash's free counselling

What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2019?
A lecturer asked me "Are you yeet?"

[context: there was a kahoot and the person who came in 1st place was yeet]

Were your exams as expected?
Roughly. I over prepared for evo eco and under prepared for math stats but they were both fair exams

What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2020?
Be willing to look foolish so you can become less foolish

Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2019?
Best: getting more involved in AN, finally being able to move out, going overseas for the first time (thanks Global Leaders Experience)
Worst: family issues

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