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2018 Academic Reflections Thread
Joseph41:
For VCE, for HSC and for university, exams are coming to a close. Or at least, they're very close to doing so. With inspiration here, I thought it might be a nice idea for us all to reflect on the 2018 academic year.
I've posted some questions below - you can just copy the code and then post your responses underneath. :) It would be great to get heaps of different perspectives here, because I'm sure we can all learn a lot from each other!
--- Code: ---[b]How would you rate 2018 out of 10?[/b]
[b]What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2018?[/b]
[b]If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2018?[/b]
[b]If you had your time again, what would you change from 2018?[/b]
[b]What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2018?[/b]
[b]Were your exams as expected?[/b]
[b]What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2019?[/b]
[b]Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2018?[/b]
--- End code ---
fantasticbeasts3:
Love the idea of this thread!!
How would you rate 2018 out of 10?
Probably an 8/10!
What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2018?
Getting a 95 in one of my essays.
If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2018?
Procrastination. I became so stressed at the end of Semester 2 because although I had planned out a timetable to start my assignments early, I never got around to it and had so much stuff due on the same day.
If you had your time again, what would you change from 2018?
Nothing -- this year was a great experience for me learning-wise.
What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2018?
I don't have a specific story or moment, but the friends I've made have the same sense of humour and it's so nice to laugh with them over dumb things... like German superlatives in Australian accents.
Were your exams as expected?
Yes, and no. Coming straight from high school, I expected lots of past papers and there weren't any. I felt like I was going in blind for my exams (both in exam blocks and in-class) because of non-existent past papers.
What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2019?
Don't worry so much about your marks. Coming from a marks-obsessed person, this is probably contradictory advice but I had to learn to let go of my expectations. Most of the time, the marks you receive in uni are going to be a different standard to what you had in high school.
Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2018?
Best: work -- I've learnt to come out of my shell a bit more
Worst: I can't recall any worst moments which is probably a good thing :-) I've complained lots about uni and how much I hate it but it's actually been a good year. :-)
Looking forward to reading everyone else's reflections!!
Mada438:
How would you rate 2018 out of 10?Probably a 6.5-7/10
What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2018?Consistent effort in order to gain early entry into the University of Wollongong
If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2018?Burning out during the hsc which resulted in lots of procrastination
If you had your time again, what would you change from 2018?Make more consistent effort-not greater effort, but more consistency
What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2018?Going and revisiting my primary school after my graduation with my fellow class of 2012'ers and reminiscing about what we were like in primary school with our teachers.
Were your exams as expected?Some questions were the biggest curve-balls and were horrid; but all in all it wasn't too far from what i expected
What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2019?Don't always try and over-exert yourself. I'm not saying don't in heaps of effort to what you do, but put in a level you can achieve consistently.
Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2018?The best part is how our friend group has come together and we have started hanging out more. We've become alot more comfortable with each other outside of a school setting and started hanging out more and doing stuff as a group.
Worst: Can't really recall one, which is a good thing! ;D
owidjaja:
How would you rate 2018 out of 10?
7/10
What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2018?
Getting 24/25 for my History Extension Major Work.
If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2018?
Procrastinating a lot when Trials and HSC exams were the week after.
If you had your time again, what would you change from 2018?
Drop 3U math earlier so I can use that time to improve 2U math and physics.
What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2018?
When my History Extension class was going through the Churchill Case Study, we found it hilarious that Piers Morgan got so passionate about talking about Churchill so we started writing on different whiteboards "cHuRcHiLl SaVeD bRiTaIn FrOm ThE nAzIs."
Were your exams as expected?
It felt like this year NESA wanted to go hard out on us and throw a load of curveballs. But overall, I do have mixed feelings towards my exams.
What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2019?
Actually use your teachers and the resources provided. Talk to them and get as much feedback from them as possible.
Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2018?
Best: Receiving an unconditional early offer from Macquarie Uni before sitting my exams.
Worst: A lot of break downs after exams and panic attacks before exams -_-
Poet:
Thought I might as well have a go :))
How would you rate 2018 out of 10?
No year is perfect, and every year is different. This year's been difficult, and rewarding, and disappointing, and not at all what I expected. So, probably a 7/10 (with a bonus unique experience point)
What was your biggest academic accomplishment in 2018?
Doing it, just getting through what I can. With only two exams left right now, I've realised that the academic achievement doesn't lie in a single mark; it lies in all of them, and holding your head high through failures.
If any, what's your biggest academic regret for 2018?
Not accepting help when I most needed it. Accepting it too late.
If you had your time again, what would you change from 2018?
I would change my subjects to ones I know I would enjoy. Like history. Instead of relying on my passion, I relied on scale. And this is never a good idea.
What's your funniest story/moment from school/uni in 2018?
Probably consistently crashing IT classes (I haven't done IT since it was compulsory in year 8!) and trying to code the same things as the year 7's, 8's or 11's. And consistently messing things up.
Were your exams as expected?
Were they? Yeah, kind of. Maths was freaking unfair, but the rest was as expected. Will they? I don't know - I feel like Legal is gonna come up with a few curveballs, but let's hope for the best!
What's your best advice for younger year levels studying in 2019?
Never give up. The most important thing is to believe in your ability to carry on and continuously improve. Work hard, but not too hard, and remember to give yourself the love you deserve, and the help you need when you need it. Year 12 is not forever, but it is a marathon. Fight through the headwind when it comes, and you'll get there.
Outside of school/uni, what were the best and worst parts of 2018?
Best: friends and ATAR Notes (which are kind of the same things but anyway)
Worst: the sleep deprivation
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