Hey guys,
This isn’t really an “update” per say, rather it’s more of an outline of the goals that I would like to achieve before, during and after my first university degree:
Academics:
During my Bachelor of Education (Primary), I would like to achieve and pursue:
* In terms of grades, I would like to achieve at least a
credit (65-74%) to a
distinction (75-84%) but of course, it would be my absolute dream to achieve a
high distinction (85-100%) at some point during my degree.
If you have received distinctions or high distinctions throughout your university degrees, I would love to hear some advice from you guys 
* The Executive Dean’s Scholars Program (Education).
- The program is designed for undergraduate students who have satisfied course requirements to the end of year 3 of full-time study in education.
- What I’ll receive:
- recognition in the form of a certificate,
- $100 book voucher,
- access to the Library’s Researchers’ Centre,
- invitation to Faculty of Education Research seminars and events.
- The benefits of the program:
- expanded understanding of various disciplines,
- develop and expand academic networks.
- first hand experience in a research environment.
- Eligibility:
- Must be currently enrolled in Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Have completed three years equivalent study (288 credit points).
- Have passed every semester of study from commencement.
After my Bachelor of Education (Primary), I would like to achieve and pursue:
* The QUT Rhodes Scholarship.
- Requirements: have an indicative expectation of a GPA of at least 6.75/7, a weighted average mark of 80%, or equivalent in my degree.
- Meet the entry requirements for your proposed course at Oxford University.
- The selection panel also look for applicants who demonstrate:
- academic achievement and excellence, ambition for impact, clarity of purpose and intrinsic motivation,
- a commitment to make a difference in the world, contributing to the greater good,
- the courage and skills required to lead with a wider desire for the public good.
- As part of the application, I must submit:
- a completed academic form
- declaration addressing the eligibility criteria
- birth certificate or passport
- official documentation to prove your citizenship or residence status.
- academic transcript.
- CV (curriculum vitae) of not more than three A4 pages in length.
- personal statement.
- your proposed course of study at Oxford.
- the nomination of five referees that address the scholarship criteria (three academic referees and two other referees).
- The selection process:
- successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview.
- If in doubt, refer to this link for more info:
https://www.qut.edu.au/about/achievements-and-recognition/rhodes-scholarships-queensland-applicationsIf life doesn’t go to plan, have a plan b:
- If my QUT Rhodes Scholarship application is unsuccessful, then look at other options such as...
- Apply for my next undergraduate degree (social work and psychological science) at QUT or
- Apply for a QUT exchange program either in England, Finland or Sweden (must research Unis there)
- Apply for a postgraduate degree at Oxford or Cambridge university.
* Gain work experience nationally and internationally
- In the second year of my course, I can receive credit when participating in a short-term international program by taking elective EUB011: Community Engagement in International, Rural and Remote.
- Semester exchange program in either England, Finland or Sweden (not sure how these processes in QUT work so I’ll keep researching it and I’ll update this thread with the relevant information and stepping stones to achieve my goals).
Those are all of my academic goals for now, but I’ll definitely update this thread if anything changes. And I do understand that these goals are extremely ambitious, especially as it’ll take a lot of hard work to achieve my dreams, but I’m willing to put in the effort and the energy. But of course, I’ll also definitely be prioritising my health as well, as I neglected to do so last year.
If you have any questions, queries, concerns, tips or tricks, please let me know as I would love to hear your thoughts and your words of wisdom!
Have a nice day you guys
