[Ask Me Anything] #1: Orb

[Joseph41]

By now, I hope you're all *hyped*!

Welcome to the first instalment of ATAR Notes' Ask Me Anything series! How does it work? Basically, each week (roughly), you'll have the opportunity to ask a different user whatever you want! School-related, uni-related, favourite-Bachelor-contestant-related, life-related, sport-related, *whatever-you-want*-related. The potential benefits are many, the potential downfalls are few.

Starting off is (pretend it's not in the thread title)...

Orb

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Orb has been an incredibly helpful member of AN since joining in mid-2012, and now moderates the VCE Maths and Science boards. Here's all you need to know:

I'm Orb (a.k.a Rob), currently a first year at UniMelb studying Commerce, planning to major in Finance and Economics and hopefully end up in Investment Banking and Education once I'm enjoyed enough of those 80 hour work weeks ;P
Academically, I took Maths Methods, Specialist Maths, English, Chemistry, Chinese and Monash Extension Maths in my VCE journey, so feel free to ask me anything regarding those subjects!
I love basketball (NBA YES), debating, chess, watching TV (including anime!) and doing some good old reading from time to time

Remember, stay respectful! And enjoy.

[Joseph41]

Something relatively tame to start off:

Why did you choose UoM, and did you consider other unis? Did you always want to study Commerce?

[Orb]

Yay!! Super excited to see how this turns out

Something relatively tame to start off:

Why did you choose UoM, and did you consider other unis? Did you always want to study Commerce?

Personally, must admit that I'm a bit of a sucker for prestige and all that, so in all reality, my picks were between Melb and Monash. Happened to live pretty far away from Monash (2 hours one way and I live in metro melb!) so despite completing Monash Maths in Year 12 (which was quite fun), ended up picking Melb.

I really only had two VTAC preferences put in with Unimelb commerce at the top of that because I knew that this was pretty much the course for me. Didn't want to go into med like most of my friends, Arts was appealing but would meet strong resistance from parents, didn't quite like the large number of pracs in Science (a lot of people do, though, just personal preference)!

But yeah, that's how my uni selection process went like!

[Alter]

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Favourite anime? Why?

What does it take to do well in a subject at uni, for you?

[Orb]

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Favourite anime? Why?

What does it take to do well in a subject at uni, for you?

1.  Hopefully an investment banker, but also managing my time well enough so I can still do a bit of tutoring on the side Also kind of want to go travelling, i'm a massive fan of the outdoors and nature

2. You got me here Personally my favourite has got to be One Punch Man (i know, quite mainstream). I couldn't stop laughing with each and every single EP (made my week), can't wait for Season 2 though!
Honourable mentions: Hunter x Hunter, Steins Gate

3. HAHAHAHA i'm probably not the best person to ask for this (check out Zsteve and his 93.5 WAM), but personally I find that it is really, REALLY important to be consistent. By following the same study regime you'll position yourself a lot better to succeed as opposed to cramming a week before exams (SWOTVAC).

[Glasses]

What is your favourite and least favourite thing about studying at Melbourne Uni?

[MightyBeh]

What's your favourite/least favourite pokemon (game)?

Favourite/least favourite book?

What do you think of kitkats?

[RuiAce]

What is the meaning of life?

[heids]

What is the meaning of life?

was just waiting for the first person to ask this

[IndefatigableLover]

1.  Hopefully an investment banker, but also managing my time well enough so I can still do a bit of tutoring on the side Also kind of want to go travelling, i'm a massive fan of the outdoors and nature

Why IB in particular and not something else in that area like Equities Research (I know GM's ART Grad Program in Singapore looks pretty sleek) or something more versatile like Management Consulting to fit in your other hobbies/ambitions?

[Orb]

What is your favourite and least favourite thing about studying at Melbourne Uni?

Favourite: Convenience
This kind of stretches across a few points, but it's fairly convenient to get there since it's just a short tram ride away from CBD. Not only does uni have tons of great places to eat (who doesn't love food) but it's so close to the fabulous eateries around the city and down lygon street (so foodies you won't be missing out on anything!)

Least favourite: The transition
I found the transition from VCE to Uni was really, really rough. Didn't really know what was expected of you (although in all honesty if i took the initiative and listened in to some of those help sessions they ran I'd be a lot better prepared). Also the abundance in "free time" (i only say this because I thought it was free time, but probably should have spent it studying) was a bit unnerving, since I was at a loss of what to do with it.

What's your favourite/least favourite pokemon (game)?

Favourite/least favourite book?

What do you think of kitkats?

YAY pokemon!!! My favourite would really have to be Pokemon Ruby (ahhh the nostalgia), simply because it was the very first video game i've ever played. There's just something about the melody of Littleroot Town that brings all these memories flooding back ;(

As for books, there are too many faves, but i'll go with Artemis Fowl. There's just something uncanny about his level of intelligence, but it doesn't detract at all from the enjoyment factor that you got from it. Love you, Eoin Colfer

Kitkats are great! (hopefully I don't trigger many people )

What is the meaning of life?

Spoiler

It's something higher than 41 but less than 43

[Orb]

Why IB in particular and not something else in that area like Equities Research (I know GM's ART Grad Program in Singapore looks pretty sleek) or something more versatile like Management Consulting to fit in your other hobbies/ambitions?

I actually did a bit of research into this over the holidays (surprise surprise :O)

I guess I probably should do a bit more research into these other areas you've mentioned (don't know much about them, but they do sound intriguing!!).

Personally a quote from Elon Musk resonated pretty well with me. "If my team works 80 hours a week and your team works 40 hours a week, we'll get things done twice as fast". You have to factor in efficiency and other factors, but personally I feel that investment banking is a place where i'll be able to ignore external noise and channeling intense hours to see what i'm capable of (a challenge, maybe?). It's also quite tough to get into though, so fingers crossed!!

[blacksanta62]

Fav NBA team?
How long have you been watching basketball?
Do you think the dream team is better than the 2016 US team with a healthy Curry (I mean like 2016 regular season Curry) and Lebron and other key players?*On paper
Did you see team Aus almost beat team US today? I have faith that this is a possibility now:D Mills lighting it up!!

[Orb]

Fav NBA team?
How long have you been watching basketball?
Do you think the dream team is better than the 2016 US team with a healthy Curry (I mean like 2016 regular season Curry) and Lebron and other key players?*On paper
Did you see team Aus almost beat team US today? I have faith that this is a possibility now:D Mills lighting it up!!

Personally my favourite is Boston (Danny Ainge's manipulation of the nets ftw), but I also support Dallas because of Dirk (favourite player all time, such an amazing guy).
I've been watching for almost 10 years (or maybe 10+, started mid primary school)

It's tough comparing across generations, but personally I'm quite a massive fan of the 2016 US team (on paper). The way they shoot nowadays is so incredible and praiseworthy to watch. Go Aussies tho!! (did so well today) Yeah, I got up at 8am to watch it (priorities XD) I think we seriously have a real shot at getting a medal and I think we'll probably end up with Silver (we shocked France, they'll probably get knocked out by US because of placings and Spain's getting roughed up too much atm).

[HighTide]

Hey hamo,
When do you plan on seeing the light and transferring to Monash uni? 

Eagerly awaiting your response,
HighTide

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