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Title: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 08, 2016, 06:12:53 pm
Hey all!!!
 This is totally irrelevant but the only thing getting me through this stressful period of HSC (besides procrastinating on ATARnotes  ;)) is having something to look forward to once I finish my last exam. Just wondering what everyone is planning and looking forward to most (i.e. binge watching a tv show, going to the beach... etc)?

For me its binge reading all the books that I've been wanting to read this year. Speaking of, does anyone have any suggestions of a good series to get into that I can add to my book bucket list?
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 06:25:18 pm
Hey all!!!
 This is totally irrelevant but the only thing getting me through this stressful period of HSC (besides procrastinating on ATARnotes  ;)) is having something to look forward to once I finish my last exam. Just wondering what everyone is planning and looking forward to most (i.e. binge watching a tv show, going to the beach... etc)?

For me its binge reading all the books that I've been wanting to read this year. Speaking of, does anyone have any suggestions of a good series to get into that I can add to my book bucket list?

I have a huge specific list and ill go through it with you for my own satisfactory and a self reminder :D
List:
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 08, 2016, 06:30:03 pm
I have a huge specific list and ill go through it with you for my own satisfactory and a self reminder :D
List:

Wow! It's great that they are all long term oriented and practical, loving it  :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 06:36:41 pm
Wow! It's great that they are all long term oriented and practical, loving it  :)

Do you have any others than reading, Im interested??
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 08, 2016, 06:38:04 pm
Here are some things I did after my HSC ended

1. Picked back up the piano after quitting for a good 8 years
2. Got my P's asap
3. Watched anime
4. ...helped some others in your cohort with HSC...
5. Gym
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 08, 2016, 06:49:51 pm
Do you have any others than reading, Im interested??

1. Next day after last exam - heading out to the beach with friends
2. Binge watching house of cards, suits and once upon a time (because people have been harassing me to watch these hahaha)
3. Learning the acoustic guitar (so that i can say i know how to play 4 instruments lol)
4. Just do anything to relax before starting uni tbh

Simple goals mainly for pleasure and whatever else happens will be spontaneous
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 06:51:08 pm
Here are some things I did after my HSC ended

1. Picked back up the piano after quitting for a good 8 years
2. Got my P's asap
3. Watched anime
4. ...helped some others in your cohort with HSC...
5. Gym


Mad!!
How was joining a gym treating you? and do you mean green or red P's because after HSC ill probs get my Greens. Was the piano worth picking it back up, do you just play for own  interest or at parties and stuff.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 06:53:06 pm

 suits

Mike totally does not die at the end...

Sounds awesome man!, My friends and I are going to a private beach aswell, we are taking like 4 cars up there with all our notes and a wheel burrow. Bit of oil and some marshmallows... you get the drift
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 08, 2016, 06:54:48 pm

Mad!!
How was joining a gym treating you? and do you mean green or red P's because after HSC ill probs get my Greens. Was the piano worth picking it back up, do you just play for own  interest or at parties and stuff.
Red P's; I finished the HSC whilst still being 17 years old :P

Gym was one of the best decisions ever. Lost 8kg over the holiday period actually.

Well, here's the deal. By the end of the HSC quitting the piano became my biggest regret in life altogether. So I was desperate to pick the piano back up.
I'm sorta serious; I'm serious enough to try hard in piano. I'm doing AMEB 7th grade
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 06:56:27 pm

I'm sorta serious; I'm serious enough to try hard in piano. I'm doing AMEB 7th grade

No Idea what that means but gonna pretend your talking about Beethoven
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 08, 2016, 06:57:23 pm
Mike totally does not die at the end...

Sounds awesome man!, My friends and I are going to a private beach aswell, we are taking like 4 cars up there with all our notes and a wheel burrow. Bit of oil and some marshmallows... you get the drift

Noooo! no spoilers! (although considering i don't know who that is, it means nothing  :P)
Ohh i getcha, i'm having a bonfire birthday party exactly for that reason hahahaha
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 06:58:57 pm
Noooo! no spoilers! (although considering i don't know who that is, it means nothing  :P)
Ohh i getcha, i'm having a bonfire birthday party exactly for that reason hahahaha

LOL I was joking, there are no tragediennes on the show..

Yeah you got the bonfire drift :P ahah nice! How old are you turning?
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 08, 2016, 06:59:30 pm
No Idea what that means but gonna pretend your talking about Beethoven
When you're doing grades you don't just slack off. But I'm doing it 1/2 for interest and 1/2 very seriously
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 08, 2016, 06:59:56 pm
I'm doing AMEB 7th grade

That's awesome! I'm currently working on a piece that's around 8th grade.
I quit piano when i started high school actually and then picked it back up just before senior years began, best decision! 
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 08, 2016, 07:01:00 pm
LOL I was joking, there are no tragediennes on the show..

Yeah you got the bonfire drift :P ahah nice! How old are you turning?

haha 18...
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 07:01:22 pm
When you're doing grades you don't just slack off. But I'm doing it 1/2 for interest and 1/2 very seriously

Nice Man!! I want to see you leading a concert..... AND NOW WE HAVE RUIACE PREFORMING LIVE AT SCCG STADIUM!!!!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 07:04:36 pm
haha 18...

Nice !! You will love it...

- Nothing changes..
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 08, 2016, 07:05:30 pm
That's awesome! I'm currently working on a piece that's around 8th grade.
I quit piano when i started high school actually and then picked it back up just before senior years began, best decision!
Niiiiice :D

Tbh 7th grade pieces are the same difficulty as to 8th grade ahaha 8th grade adds difficulty in its own way

Nice Man!! I want to see you leading a concert..... AND NOW WE HAVE RUIACE PREFORMING LIVE AT SCCG STADIUM!!!!
That's gonna be hard :P
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 07:08:12 pm
That's gonna be hard :P

Na Fam, when i learn the Drums we can become a band and rock the concert!!!!! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: ssarahj on October 08, 2016, 08:30:43 pm
My post-HSC is going to involve a lot of travelling, a lot of working, a lot of beach time, a lot of leisurely lunches and probably multiple viewing parties celebrating every possible milestone of The Bachelorette Australia.

And a whole lot of reading.... my stack of books next to my bed has been gradually growing.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 08, 2016, 08:37:54 pm
My post-HSC is going to involve a lot of travelling, a lot of working, a lot of beach time, a lot of leisurely lunches and probably multiple viewing parties celebrating every possible milestone of The Bachelorette Australia.

And a whole lot of reading.... my stack of books next to my bed has been gradually growing.

That's definitely the life! wow, what a good range of books!
I've actually read After you (because my SAC class did me before you as our case study so i pretended like it was for educational purposes that i read the novels hahaha) 100% recommend it.  Nothing like the first book but it's a really good read!
I've got the Game of thrones series, Miss peregrines series and a whole bunch of John Green novels on my bucket list. Clearly i am planning my months off well...
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 08, 2016, 08:52:57 pm
My post-HSC is going to involve a lot of travelling, a lot of working, a lot of beach time, a lot of leisurely lunches and probably multiple viewing parties celebrating every possible milestone of The Bachelorette Australia.

And a whole lot of reading.... my stack of books next to my bed has been gradually growing.
Legit thought you finished highschool. Ahah I have to read aswell the new Magnus Chase came out!!! You guys doing any reading on the side for fun?
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 08, 2016, 08:54:30 pm
Legit thought you finished highschool. Ahah I have to read aswell the new Magnus Chase came out!!! You guys doing any reading on the side for fun?
For future reference, I think I'm the only state moderator that's no longer in high school thus far. That'll change over the next few weeks though.
Na Fam, when i learn the Drums we can become a band and rock the concert!!!!! 8) 8) 8)
Hahaha who knows. If you convince Jamon then maybe
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 08, 2016, 08:57:50 pm
Legit thought you finished highschool. Ahah I have to read aswell the new Magnus Chase came out!!! You guys doing any reading on the side for fun?

LOL all of our reading is for fun! I just loving getting recommendations from people of what to read. One of my teachers wrote me a list of books to read as a graduation gift haha it was awesome!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Hua Fei on October 08, 2016, 09:42:32 pm
Hey there!
I have lots of things I want to do after HSC - can't wait!!!
I'm planning on learning how to play the guitar (so I can say I know how to play an instrument)
I'm going on a road trip with friends (still haven't decided where)
I'm going to learn how to cook and bake
And finally, I will go on a cruise for about 3 days! 
SUPER excited!
I'm also a book lover (fantasy preferably) and will scout for them after HSC

Btw, I recommend reading the Pure Trilogy by Julianna Baggott, the Graceling Realm series by Kristin Cashore and Maximum Ride series by James Patterson (one of my favourites  =D) - can't remember anymore off the top of my head
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 08, 2016, 10:03:17 pm
Hey there!
I have lots of things I want to do after HSC - can't wait!!!
I'm planning on learning how to play the guitar (so I can say I know how to play an instrument)
I'm going on a road trip with friends (still haven't decided where)
I'm going to learn how to cook and bake
And finally, I will go on a cruise for about 3 days! 
SUPER excited!
I'm also a book lover (fantasy preferably) and will scout for them after HSC

Btw, I recommend reading the Pure Trilogy by Julianna Baggott, the Graceling Realm series by Kristin Cashore and Maximum Ride series by James Patterson (one of my favourites  =D) - can't remember anymore off the top of my head

Sounds amazing! learning to cook is defs a good idea, something i should consider too hahahahaha
Thanks so much for the recommendations! i'll check them out and let you know if i read them (after HSC of course lol)
Have you read either the Hush Hush or Fallen series? (If not i completely recommend it)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: AFix on October 08, 2016, 10:23:16 pm
Hmm..

-  Finish off reading 'The Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe'
-  Get a JOB
-  Get my P's
-  TRAVEL - Hoping to go to Kashmir if I can / hopefully I can do some volunteer work in a developing country
-  Continue my art
-  Learn how to cook
-  Catch up on ALL the movies and T.V. shows I've wanted to watch
-  Procrastinate without feeling guilty  ::)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 08, 2016, 11:52:23 pm
I absolutely love this thread guys, I'm loving seeing what you will all be up to post HSC!! Please hang around the site after you're done and stay in touch, show us what you've been up to and what you achieve. I'm realising as you guys post about what you are doing post HSC that I'm actually so keen to see you all succeed; who knew the teacher/student relationship thing could apply to tutoring online  ;D

Anyway, my post-HSC rewards:

- I left from my Physics exam and bought a new Xbox One and a whole bunch of games, went on a gaming binge for a day or two ;)
- Joined a gym after my scholarship interviews were over, lost the 8-10kg I put on in Year 11-12
- Planned a big massive date with my girlfriend; expensive restaurant in the city, all the bells and whistles. Because every time we saw each other in October was study related, which was a bummer  :P

I always give myself something cool after a big work period. I bought myself a new iPhone 7 after the massive lecture series just gone, for example ;D
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: vincentso69 on October 09, 2016, 01:20:44 am
Gotta get dem P's
been delaying them for wayyy tooo longg
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 09, 2016, 09:33:48 am
Ok here is my Post HSC rewards (or relax and integrate into adulthood)
Warning: before you read, this will be massive.
My reading list
5th wave series (incl. the last star book 3)
Reboot series
The 100 trilogy
I am #4 series
Maze Runner series
Matched, crossed and reached trilogy
The enemy series (7 books incl. new releases)
The wool trilogy
Sand- Hugh Howey
Sanctus trilogy
Jack reacher series (21 books)
My watching list
Hunger Games all of them
Harry Potter all of them
The flash series
Lost series
The 100 series
Anything else i find :)
My transition into adulthood list
Get a job
Get my P's
Get something to entertain me for the months before Uni
Maybe a trip to a tech store :D
Others
Help on atarnotes
Make a massive bonfire of my notes
Sleep
Pick up the guitar again
Start playing squash again (omg, im not as fit as i used to be)
Update my music playlist
Gym membership

I think thats all for now :D
I got a lot of stuff planned hahahaha 
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: elysepopplewell on October 09, 2016, 09:43:14 am
Ok here is my Post HSC rewards (or relax and integrate into adulthood)
Warning: before you read, this will be massive.

My transition into adulthood list
Get a job
Get my P's
Get something to entertain me for the months before Uni
Maybe a trip to a tech store :D
Others
Help on atarnotes
Make a massive bonfire of my notes
Sleep
Pick up the guitar again
Start playing squash again (omg, im not as fit as i used to be)
Update my music playlist
Gym membership

I think thats all for now :D
I got a lot of stuff planned hahahaha

Ok I am LOLing hard at the "transition into adulthood" that is the BEST! And before you bonfire those notes, please upload them to ATAR Notes for the next cohort! Then you can totally bonfire them :) Happy to hear you want to keep helping out! :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 09, 2016, 11:39:23 am
Ok here is my Post HSC rewards (or relax and integrate into adulthood)
Warning: before you read, this will be massive.
My reading list
5th wave series (incl. the last star book 3)
Reboot series
The 100 trilogy
I am #4 series
Maze Runner series
Matched, crossed and reached trilogy
The enemy series (7 books incl. new releases)
The wool trilogy
Sand- Hugh Howey
Sanctus trilogy
Jack reacher series (21 books)
My watching list
Hunger Games all of them
Harry Potter all of them
The flash series
Lost series
The 100 series
Anything else i find :)
My transition into adulthood list
Get a job
Get my P's
Get something to entertain me for the months before Uni
Maybe a trip to a tech store :D
Others
Help on atarnotes
Make a massive bonfire of my notes
Sleep
Pick up the guitar again
Start playing squash again (omg, im not as fit as i used to be)
Update my music playlist
Gym membership

I think thats all for now :D
I got a lot of stuff planned hahahaha

 I think everyone is going towards the Gym membership Idea... Its like we all want to get ripped prior to Uni
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 09, 2016, 02:52:00 pm
I think everyone is going towards the Gym membership Idea... Its like we all want to get ripped prior to Uni

Haha yeah cant wait to show off those guns 🔫🔫🔫😂
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 09, 2016, 02:54:39 pm
Ok I am LOLing hard at the "transition into adulthood" that is the BEST! And before you bonfire those notes, please upload them to ATAR Notes for the next cohort! Then you can totally bonfire them :) Happy to hear you want to keep helping out! :)

Haha i'll make sure to ;D
And I just saw a trailer- one of the Jack Reacher books are being made into a movie! More on the list :P releases October 20 (My exams finish 27th, besides DNT)
Lol
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 09, 2016, 03:00:30 pm
Haha i'll make sure to ;D
And I just saw a trailer- one of the Jack Reacher books are being made into a movie! More on the list :P releases October 20 (My exams finish 27th, besides DNT)
Lol

Same Bro!! 27th looks like a good day!

I think trials of apollo the new one comes out soon aswell so i am a bit siked for that
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 09, 2016, 03:02:35 pm
Same Bro!! 27th looks like a good day!

I think trials of apollo the new one comes out soon aswell so i am a bit siked for that

Omg it is so torturous!! Cant watch trailers or ill get too keen for the movies and wont study.. Cant study because im too keen for the movies to come out..
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 10, 2016, 12:51:49 pm
Omg it is so torturous!! Cant watch trailers or ill get too keen for the movies and wont study.. Cant study because im too keen for the movies to come out..

Its going to be good.. I might also may be making the move in the holidays, not sure yet though!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: vincentso69 on October 10, 2016, 06:17:31 pm
gonna sleep sooooo much after hsc man
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jakesilove on October 10, 2016, 06:19:14 pm
gonna sleep sooooo much after hsc man

Pretty sure I slept like 20 hours a day in the days following my HSC ahah
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: lysscass on October 11, 2016, 07:21:38 pm
i don't think it's totally irrelevant, just knowing that there are good things coming is actually helping me keep some cool during study! i'm really just keen to get to the beach, since i'll probably be going inland or somewhere busy for uni
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 11, 2016, 09:02:35 pm
i don't think it's totally irrelevant, just knowing that there are good things coming is actually helping me keep some cool during study! i'm really just keen to get to the beach, since i'll probably be going inland or somewhere busy for uni

When did we say it was irrelevant?  Nice man, the beach is sounding better and better
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: lysscass on October 11, 2016, 09:17:23 pm
When did we say it was irrelevant?  Nice man, the beach is sounding better and better
the very post starts with "this is totally irrelevant" haha
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 11, 2016, 09:32:59 pm
the very post starts with "this is totally irrelevant" haha
You mean the opening post?

Sometimes it might help to quote which post you're referring to; people forget what they post at the start.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: roshanajabbour on October 11, 2016, 09:52:03 pm
Hey all!!!
 This is totally irrelevant but the only thing getting me through this stressful period of HSC (besides procrastinating on ATARnotes  ;)) is having something to look forward to once I finish my last exam. Just wondering what everyone is planning and looking forward to most (i.e. binge watching a tv show, going to the beach... etc)?

For me its binge reading all the books that I've been wanting to read this year. Speaking of, does anyone have any suggestions of a good series to get into that I can add to my book bucket list?
Mortal Instruments!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 11, 2016, 10:04:14 pm
Mortal Instruments!!!!!!!!!!!

Well... Good Job
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 13, 2016, 05:51:28 pm
i don't think it's totally irrelevant, just knowing that there are good things coming is actually helping me keep some cool during study! i'm really just keen to get to the beach, since i'll probably be going inland or somewhere busy for uni

Lol at the time i posted, it did seem irrelevant in the grand scheme of everyone studying haha but that sounds awesome! I'm definitely planning a beach trip!!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: wesadora on October 15, 2016, 09:48:44 pm
WHAT THE HOW MANY UNITS DO U DO O.O
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 15, 2016, 09:50:49 pm
Now that you mention it that IS a first. I've seen someone do 15 units for the HSC already but this is the first time I really took notice of the fact someone else did 16
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 11:54:06 am
WHAT THE HOW MANY UNITS DO U DO O.O

ohh haha, I know that only 10 units are counted for the HSC and at the end of this anywhere between 3-5 of my studied courses wont be acknowledged. However, I have always had a mentality that education is about learning and so I choose courses that I knew i would enjoy (i didn't really care much about scaling or rankings; i just did it for the enjoyment). I endured a lot of pep talks and lectures from other peers and teachers about how it was too much but I'm not one to quit and frankly with organisation and great support it honestly wasn't too bad.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: ssarahj on October 17, 2016, 11:57:49 am
ohh haha, I know that only 10 units are counted for the HSC and at the end of this anywhere between 3-5 of my studied courses wont be acknowledged. However, I have always had a mentality that education is about learning and so I choose courses that I knew i would enjoy (i didn't really care much about scaling or rankings; i just did it for the enjoyment). I endured a lot of pep talks and lectures from other peers and teachers about how it was too much but I'm not one to quit and frankly with organisation and great support it honestly wasn't too bad.

Good on you! I definitely wouldn't have been able to handle it and I don't even think my school would have let me. How did you fit it all into your timetable?
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 12:09:32 pm
Good on you! I definitely wouldn't have been able to handle it and I don't even think my school would have let me. How did you fit it all into your timetable?

Well i actually did music through distance education (because it didn't run in my school) so due to that it meant that i had a couple free periods through the week which were meant to be my music periods but i actually used them as catch ups and did music work at home (which was a lot more convenient in the end anyway)

Also a lot of my courses are extensions so they ran off the timetable. I had period 0 classes 3 times a week which were from 7:50-8:30 and then I had after school classes 4 times a week. Since I am the only student in my school doing ext 2 math there was flexibility. This resulted in a lot of skype lessons which was great as i could learn from the comfort of home (though they usually were at 8:30 -10 at night so not sure much learning happened hahahaha) 
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: ssarahj on October 17, 2016, 12:12:32 pm
Well i actually did music through distance education (because it didn't run in my school) so due to that it meant that i had a couple free periods through the week which were meant to be my music periods but i actually used them as catch ups and did music work at home (which was a lot more convenient in the end anyway)

Also a lot of my courses are extensions so they ran off the timetable. I had period 0 classes 3 times a week which were from 7:50-8:30 and then I had after school classes 4 times a week. Since I am the only student in my school doing ext 2 math there was flexibility. This resulted in a lot of skype lessons which was great as i could learn from the comfort of home (though they usually were at 8:30 -10 at night so not sure much learning happened hahahaha)

Wow well done to making it through 2 years of that  :) Hope all the hard work pays off for you!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 12:16:01 pm
Wow well done to making it through 2 years of that  :) Hope all the hard work pays off for you!

Thanks! Not going to lie, thinking of all the exams I have to prepare for, I do find myself wondering if it was worth it (though I have concluded yes)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 17, 2016, 12:16:41 pm
Well i actually did music through distance education (because it didn't run in my school) so due to that it meant that i had a couple free periods through the week which were meant to be my music periods but i actually used them as catch ups and did music work at home (which was a lot more convenient in the end anyway)

Also a lot of my courses are extensions so they ran off the timetable. I had period 0 classes 3 times a week which were from 7:50-8:30 and then I had after school classes 4 times a week. Since I am the only student in my school doing ext 2 math there was flexibility. This resulted in a lot of skype lessons which was great as i could learn from the comfort of home (though they usually were at 8:30 -10 at night so not sure much learning happened hahahaha)

Holy cow, you are actually my hero!  :o  8)

I am sure that all the hard work will definitely pay off, you'll have such a broad set of knowledge and skills, and I bet some killer results to boost! :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 12:25:26 pm
Holy cow, you are actually my hero!  :o  8)

I am sure that all the hard work will definitely pay off, you'll have such a broad set of knowledge and skills, and I bet some killer results to boost! :)

Thank you so much! Coming from someone who got a 99.80 ATAR that truly is the greatest complement  :) :)
Fingers crossed! lol I always used to tell myself to take it one day at a time and I guess that is what I will continue to tell myself to get me through the HSC
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 17, 2016, 01:04:43 pm
Thank you so much! Coming from someone who got a 99.80 ATAR that truly is the greatest complement  :) :)
Fingers crossed! lol I always used to tell myself to take it one day at a time and I guess that is what I will continue to tell myself to get me through the HSC

Hey that's no worries at all! ;D I admire your drive and work ethic to be able to study for so much, so independently. I could never do it. Do let us know how you go with everything! :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 17, 2016, 01:16:52 pm
 Do what you want. If you want to do all 16 then it's going to pay off. You could probably get 99.8 anyhow for all we know
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 01:50:27 pm
Do what you want. If you want to do all 16 then it's going to pay off. You could probably get 99.8 anyhow for all we know

Just getting a 95 would be great
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: nibblez16 on October 17, 2016, 02:08:30 pm
Heyyy!!
Obviously binge watching shows, also travelling to different states (planning to go Melbourne and Gold Coast  ;) ). I have to read a heap of books too, any suggestions from you? Coz im not really good at choosing books to read, last thing I read was divergent lmaoo... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 02:14:58 pm
Heyyy!!
Obviously binge watching shows, also travelling to different states (planning to go Melbourne and Gold Coast  ;) ). I have to read a heap of books too, any suggestions from you? Coz im not really good at choosing books to read, last thing I read was divergent lmaoo... ;D ;D

hey hey  :)
I already have Once Upon a Time, House of cards and Suits on my tracked list to watch after HSC haha
In terms of books, it depends what type you like to read. I tend to stick to the young adult sections of a book store. I have to say i absolutely loved the Hush hush, Fallen, Skulduggery Pleasant and Mortal Instruments series; highly recommend reading it and if you do let me know!!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: nibblez16 on October 17, 2016, 07:01:02 pm
hey hey  :)
I already have Once Upon a Time, House of cards and Suits on my tracked list to watch after HSC haha
In terms of books, it depends what type you like to read. I tend to stick to the young adult sections of a book store. I have to say i absolutely loved the Hush hush, Fallen, Skulduggery Pleasant and Mortal Instruments series; highly recommend reading it and if you do let me know!!

Sounds the worth the read! Ill definitely have a look and get back to ya :D :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: pughg16 on October 17, 2016, 08:00:28 pm
Well.....
I am going to totally relax....head off to see my relatives and then go shopping cos i LOVE shopping!!! :P :D ;D
Overall.....

TOTALLY RELAX AND FORGET ALL THIS STRESS!!!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 17, 2016, 08:03:46 pm
Well.....
I am going to totally relax....head off to see my relatives and then go shopping cos i LOVE shopping!!! :P :D ;D
Overall.....

TOTALLY RELAX AND FORGET ALL THIS STRESS!!!
Lol actually a 10/10 solid use for the
function
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 08:07:36 pm
Lol actually a 10/10 solid use for the
function
Wow thanks for teaching me how to do that fucntion! lol
There are so many codes that I have yet to discover...
And I agree, a great thing to do after this experience  :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: pughg16 on October 17, 2016, 08:38:47 pm
I think you will deserve a huge rest blissfulmelodi....after doing all those subjects!!! ;D
Well done....I definitely admire you!!! :D I couldn't have coped with that at all! Great work!! ;)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 17, 2016, 08:40:40 pm
Wow thanks for teaching me how to do that fucntion! lol
There are so many codes that I have yet to discover...
And I agree, a great thing to do after this experience  :)
I haven't discovered that much either tbh

I only know of the move one because they're on all of Jamon's guides lol
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 17, 2016, 08:44:05 pm
I haven't discovered that much either tbh

I only know of the move one because they're on all of Jamon's guides lol

I was in LOVE with the moving text for my guides back in the day ;)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 17, 2016, 08:46:51 pm
I was in LOVE with the moving text for my guides back in the day ;)
Well tbh you could probably revamp it up now
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jozzl on October 17, 2016, 09:01:51 pm
Hey all!!!
 This is totally irrelevant but the only thing getting me through this stressful period of HSC (besides procrastinating on ATARnotes  ;)) is having something to look forward to once I finish my last exam. Just wondering what everyone is planning and looking forward to most (i.e. binge watching a tv show, going to the beach... etc)?

For me its binge reading all the books that I've been wanting to read this year. Speaking of, does anyone have any suggestions of a good series to get into that I can add to my book bucket list?
I actually have a whole list of books, movies, tv shows that I started gathering around prelim last year. In saying that didnt stop me from watching heaps and procrastinating heaps ahah.  (I can post it here if you like)
I'm heading up the coast (yes during the schoolies period but I'm way from the schoolies location) for 10 days with no wifi, no tv just a pool, beach a few minute walk and going to have a massive bonfire at one point (going to upload all my notes first)
Then I'm staying with relatives for a month in VIC which I'm excited about
To be honest the only thing getting me through is the fact that theres good movies coming out when i finish, a new album by my favourite band and i have a concert too
other than that im probably just going to sleep
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 17, 2016, 09:08:26 pm
I actually have a whole list of books, movies, tv shows that I started gathering around prelim last year. In saying that didnt stop me from watching heaps and procrastinating heaps ahah.  (I can post it here if you like)
I'm heading up the coast (yes during the schoolies period but I'm way from the schoolies location) for 10 days with no wifi, no tv just a pool, beach a few minute walk and going to have a massive bonfire at one point (going to upload all my notes first)
Then I'm staying with relatives for a month in VIC which I'm excited about
To be honest the only thing getting me through is the fact that theres good movies coming out when i finish, a new album by my favourite band and i have a concert too
other than that im probably just going to sleep

Sounds absolutely awesome!! Thanks heaps for thinking to upload your notes, it really really helps us out  ;D
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jozzl on October 17, 2016, 09:12:49 pm
Sounds absolutely awesome!! Thanks heaps for thinking to upload your notes, it really really helps us out  ;D

No problem! I really struggled because i couldn't find notes anywhere for so long. I want to help other people succeed in the things I'm not good at so much because i complied my notes so late. :D
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 09:13:28 pm
I actually have a whole list of books, movies, tv shows that I started gathering around prelim last year. In saying that didnt stop me from watching heaps and procrastinating heaps ahah.  (I can post it here if you like)
I'm heading up the coast (yes during the schoolies period but I'm way from the schoolies location) for 10 days with no wifi, no tv just a pool, beach a few minute walk and going to have a massive bonfire at one point (going to upload all my notes first)
Then I'm staying with relatives for a month in VIC which I'm excited about
To be honest the only thing getting me through is the fact that theres good movies coming out when i finish, a new album by my favourite band and i have a concert too
other than that im probably just going to sleep

Serious envy. That all sound amazing!

Yeah definitely list them! I would love to expand my bucket lists, 4 months is a lot of time that I plan to kill completely unproductively hahaha
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 09:15:50 pm
No problem! I really struggled because i couldn't find notes anywhere for so long. I want to help other people succeed in the things I'm not good at so much because i complied my notes so late. :D

That's a really nice thought! I'm thinking of posting my notes as well especially for Society and Culture because there aren't any available but I would have to seriously edit and reorganize them first tbh
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jozzl on October 17, 2016, 09:33:04 pm
its a pretty sad list
Anime all the recommended stuff on my animelist thing
Games
   ⁃   Final Fantasy 7?
   ⁃   Final Fantasy 13
   ⁃   Assassin’s Creed
   ⁃   Elder Scrolls and sims 4
   ⁃   Yandere-Sim
   ⁃   Zelda twilight princess
   ⁃   Super Mario galaxy 2
   ⁃   ANYTHING KIRBY MATE
Shows/Movies
   ⁃   Pretty Little Liars
   ⁃   notes on a scandal
   ⁃   The Dicator
   ⁃   anything with dane dehan
   ⁃   Palo Alto
   ⁃   Face Off
   ⁃   Klown
   ⁃   Good will hunting
Other
   ⁃   Colouring in Books
   ⁃   Draw again, go back to playing piano and uke, walk to more places? go to the gym more maybe??
   ⁃   BOOK Series Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy
Also yes not enough notes on society and ancient i think.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 17, 2016, 09:36:40 pm
its a pretty sad list
Anime all the recommended stuff on my animelist thing
Games
   ⁃   Final Fantasy 7?
   ⁃   Final Fantasy 13
   ⁃   Assassin’s Creed
   ⁃   Elder Scrolls and sims 4
   ⁃   Yandere-Sim
   ⁃   Zelda twilight princess
   ⁃   Super Mario galaxy 2
   ⁃   ANYTHING KIRBY MATE
Shows/Movies
   ⁃   Pretty Little Liars
   ⁃   notes on a scandal
   ⁃   The Dicator
   ⁃   anything with dane dehan
   ⁃   Palo Alto
   ⁃   Face Off
   ⁃   Klown
   ⁃   Good will hunting
Other
   ⁃   Colouring in Books
   ⁃   Draw again, go back to playing piano and uke, walk to more places? go to the gym more maybe??
   ⁃   BOOK Series Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy
Also yes not enough notes on society and ancient i think.
Woah gees, been ages since I've seen that many games placed in a list.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 17, 2016, 10:12:40 pm
That's a really nice thought! I'm thinking of posting my notes as well especially for Society and Culture because there aren't any available but I would have to seriously edit and reorganize them first tbh

You'd be an absolute legend for doing so! ;D
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jozzl on October 17, 2016, 10:32:15 pm
Woah gees, been ages since I've seen that many games placed in a list.

I know same here!
Also anything to help!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 11:08:40 pm
I think you will deserve a huge rest blissfulmelodi....after doing all those subjects!!! ;D
Well done....I definitely admire you!!! :D I couldn't have coped with that at all! Great work!! ;)

Aww thank you! But don't underestimate your own ability, you might even surprise yourself with how resilient you can be. I know i definitely did. If you had told me I would be 16 units today I'd say your nuts but low and behold that's what has happened.
But yes, the plan is to seriously just do NOTHING for a little while hahahaha
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 11:12:34 pm
its a pretty sad list
Anime all the recommended stuff on my animelist thing
Games
   ⁃   Final Fantasy 7?
   ⁃   Final Fantasy 13
   ⁃   Assassin’s Creed
   ⁃   Elder Scrolls and sims 4
   ⁃   Yandere-Sim
   ⁃   Zelda twilight princess
   ⁃   Super Mario galaxy 2
   ⁃   ANYTHING KIRBY MATE
Shows/Movies
   ⁃   Pretty Little Liars
   ⁃   notes on a scandal
   ⁃   The Dicator
   ⁃   anything with dane dehan
   ⁃   Palo Alto
   ⁃   Face Off
   ⁃   Klown
   ⁃   Good will hunting
Other
   ⁃   Colouring in Books
   ⁃   Draw again, go back to playing piano and uke, walk to more places? go to the gym more maybe??
   ⁃   BOOK Series Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy
Also yes not enough notes on society and ancient i think.

That is an impressive list. The only thing i recognised was Pretty Little Liars haha which I 100% recommend (I am totally obsessed!) and piano is always fun. Love reading that other wants to learn or relearn instruments. I feel like the arts are always undervalued
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 17, 2016, 11:20:56 pm
You'd be an absolute legend for doing so! ;D

This forum has helped me so much this year, how can i not repay the favor! hahah
Plus i absolutely love giving advice and knowing that I've made someones day just that little easier, is amazing.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: elysepopplewell on October 18, 2016, 08:32:25 pm
This forum has helped me so much this year, how can i not repay the favor! hahah
Plus i absolutely love giving advice and knowing that I've made someones day just that little easier, is amazing.

The perfect response! We share those good fuzzy feels :) :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 18, 2016, 08:36:43 pm
The perfect response! We share those good fuzzy feels :) :)

Well i have said it a couple times already but you all are amazing! my question though is how do you all find time what with being in uni?!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: elysepopplewell on October 18, 2016, 10:04:31 pm
Well i have said it a couple times already but you all are amazing! my question though is how do you all find time what with being in uni?!

It's tough! But balance is tough with anything. If you want to make time, you can :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 18, 2016, 10:06:31 pm
It's tough! But balance is tough with anything. If you want to make time, you can :)

Very wise words
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: caninesandy on October 24, 2016, 12:05:37 pm
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 24, 2016, 12:56:10 pm

    Post HSC / Pre Uni Bucket List:
    • GYM <-- omgosh I am so unfit. LOL
    • Going to the beach with my friends for a week (YAY!)
    • Fruit Picking!!!! A couple of friends and I are going to Orange to pick cherries! Earning money while doing some hard work  ;)
  • BINGE NETFLIX
  • Christmas!!
  • wash my dog. yep.
The poor dirty dog though
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 24, 2016, 01:11:49 pm
    Post HSC / Pre Uni Bucket List:
    • GYM <-- omgosh I am so unfit. LOL
    • Going to the beach with my friends for a week (YAY!)
    • Fruit Picking!!!! A couple of friends and I are going to Orange to pick cherries! Earning money while doing some hard work  ;)
  • BINGE NETFLIX
  • Christmas!!
  • wash my dog. yep.

haha I love that christmas is its only point on the list! That sounds so great.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Dragomistress on October 24, 2016, 04:13:26 pm
I rewarded myself by being worried about the ATAR announcement :D
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: HopefulLawStudent on October 24, 2016, 04:21:51 pm
Hey all!!!
 This is totally irrelevant but the only thing getting me through this stressful period of HSC (besides procrastinating on ATARnotes  ;)) is having something to look forward to once I finish my last exam. Just wondering what everyone is planning and looking forward to most (i.e. binge watching a tv show, going to the beach... etc)?

For me its binge reading all the books that I've been wanting to read this year. Speaking of, does anyone have any suggestions of a good series to get into that I can add to my book bucket list?

Guys. Guys. Guys.

You've missed the main post-high school reward.

8 HOURS OF SLEEP. EVERY. FRIGGIN. NIGHT.**

**until uni starts up but let's not talk about that.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 24, 2016, 04:40:43 pm

Guys. Guys. Guys.

You've missed the main post-high school reward.

8 HOURS OF SLEEP. EVERY. FRIGGIN. NIGHT.**

**until uni starts up but let's not talk about that.
Yeah when uni starts wtf is sleep
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 24, 2016, 05:48:21 pm
Yeah when uni starts wtf is sleep

Honestly Uni sounds like the biggest bludge where everyone just fucks around all day, all night untill 2 weeks before the exam and they choose to study a week before it. Is this correct?
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 24, 2016, 05:55:31 pm
I rewarded myself by being worried about the ATAR announcement :D

Haha ain't that the truth 😂 but I think we are all well trained in procrastination so I'm sure there will be a away to forget it for a couple of hours
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 24, 2016, 05:58:24 pm
Honestly Uni sounds like the biggest bludge where everyone just fucks around all day, all night untill 2 weeks before the exam and they choose to study a week before it. Is this correct?

Well I've actually heard that uni is basically like HSC 2 times a year so I don't think its quite what your saying lol
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 24, 2016, 06:01:03 pm
Honestly Uni sounds like the biggest bludge where everyone just fucks around all day, all night untill 2 weeks before the exam and they choose to study a week before it. Is this correct?
That's if you want to pass.

If you want to HD on the other hand.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Aaron on October 24, 2016, 06:04:34 pm
That's if you want to pass.

If you want to HD on the other hand.

Totally agreed. I've been at uni for 4 years now (1 degree done, currently doing a postgrad).

This doesn't take into account other considerations such as hurdle requirements (could be a minimum pass mark for specific components of a subject, could be an attendance requirement). Also it depends on the discipline as to how assessment and marks work. Don't expect automatic 70+'s though at uni - you have to put in the work to get anywhere in the upper range. If you're happy with "just passing", that's great :)

I guess a big no no at uni is failing a subject. That hurts more than "pass" marks, because it follows you around on your academic transcript.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 24, 2016, 06:04:55 pm
That's if you want to pass.

If you want to HD on the other hand.

Yeah but my cousin (a successful IT project manager) said that all you need to do is pass, no one really cares about anything above 50%
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Aaron on October 24, 2016, 06:08:03 pm
Yeah but my cousin (a successful IT project manager) said that all you need to do is pass, no one really cares about anything above 50%

In the IT industry, experience is the highest priority when you go for a job. Definitely true in that regard. For other disciplines, this can be a totally incorrect statement to make. Some disciplines take marks extremely seriously, whilst others take into account if there are any 'fail units'.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 24, 2016, 06:09:55 pm
In the IT industry, experience is the highest priority when you go for a job. Definitely true in that regard. For other disciplines, this can be a totally incorrect statement to make. Some disciplines take marks extremely seriously, whilst others take into account if there are any 'fail units'.

Ahhh, hey your in the It industry right? with IT and Mechatronics (involves IT) would they consider GPA or just non fail units?
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: RuiAce on October 24, 2016, 06:12:28 pm
Yeah but my cousin (a successful IT project manager) said that all you need to do is pass, no one really cares about anything above 50%
What Aaron said.

If I don't get at least distinction I do not qualify to become an actuary. I just happen to want the HD.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Aaron on October 24, 2016, 06:12:49 pm
Ahhh, hey your in the It industry right? with IT and Mechatronics (involves IT) would they consider GPA or just non fail units?

I'm not in the industry personally, but I know of many IT graduates who have found jobs recently (given my undergrad degree is IT). They prioritise experience (through industry based learning, projects, internships etc) more than anything. Anyone who says a high GPA doesn't help your case is kidding themselves, but it applies to any IT related job.

Experience > grades (as long as you pass everything to an adequate standard, with no fails).

If you plan on going into some other discipline, this may or may not apply. Only speaking for IT.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 24, 2016, 07:02:34 pm
Yeah but my cousin (a successful IT project manager) said that all you need to do is pass, no one really cares about anything above 50%

In addition to above, consider the fact that you are up against someone in a job interview. You are both recent uni graduates and you've both done a similar amount of work experience as part of your degrees. You both perform well in the interview. But you have just passes, and your competition has HD's and is on the Dean's List as a result.

Pretty obvious the outcome there ;D in a competitive industry, you want yourself to look as attractive as possible. Good grades at uni are a good step towards that :)

Speaking personally now, I require a Credit average to keep my scholarship. I require a Distinction average (that's my goal) to get First Class Honours. First Class Honours is a big deal in a lot of disciplines :)

Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: elysepopplewell on October 24, 2016, 08:41:24 pm
Honestly Uni sounds like the biggest bludge where everyone just fucks around all day, all night untill 2 weeks before the exam and they choose to study a week before it. Is this correct?

Are you hoping to go to Uni? What's your post-HSC study/work/travel plan?
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: BPunjabi on October 25, 2016, 09:29:55 am
Are you hoping to go to Uni? What's your post-HSC study/work/travel plan?

Well I have already been accepted to Maquarie, Western and the Gong, so I gym and work till march then join mechatronics at the gong because they are becoming profound in that industry. Their professor left UTS and joined the gong so should be good. Not really doing much, oh I am probably independantly moving to a apartment in a couple of months/weeks in the gong..
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: elysepopplewell on October 25, 2016, 01:48:13 pm
Well I have already been accepted to Maquarie, Western and the Gong, so I gym and work till march then join mechatronics at the gong because they are becoming profound in that industry. Their professor left UTS and joined the gong so should be good. Not really doing much, oh I am probably independantly moving to a apartment in a couple of months/weeks in the gong..
That's cool! I love Wollongong. Congratulations on being accepted in three places!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: mzaria on October 25, 2016, 02:21:58 pm
Might be a bit late to add in my plans (seems like the discussion has progressed to post-school life) but the plan is to:
- binge Harry Potter and High School Musical series with my friends (we're planning a 6am start for HP to get it done in a day... but we'll see)
- go up to The Entrance for 2 days, 3 nights
- get a job
- convince my parents that graphic design is not as bad as it seems (hoping to go to UTS for B of Visual Communications)

My biggest motivator has got to be Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas. Anything by her, I recommend! I re-read her books before the release of Empire of Storms and kept EoS for post-HSC. Please read her books!!! (Otherwise, I recommend the Cinder series, TMI, TID, etcetc)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: AFix on October 25, 2016, 02:30:36 pm
Might be a bit late to add in my plans (seems like the discussion has progressed to post-school life) but the plan is to:
- binge Harry Potter and High School Musical series with my friends (we're planning a 6am start for HP to get it done in a day... but we'll see)
- go up to The Entrance for 2 days, 3 nights
- get a job
- convince my parents that graphic design is not as bad as it seems (hoping to go to UTS for B of Visual Communications)

My biggest motivator has got to be Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas. Anything by her, I recommend! I re-read her books before the release of Empire of Storms and kept EoS for post-HSC. Please read her books!!! (Otherwise, I recommend the Cinder series, TMI, TID, etcetc)

binging those movies actually sounds so cool!  good luck with that
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 25, 2016, 02:31:49 pm
Might be a bit late to add in my plans (seems like the discussion has progressed to post-school life) but the plan is to:
- binge Harry Potter and High School Musical series with my friends (we're planning a 6am start for HP to get it done in a day... but we'll see)
- go up to The Entrance for 2 days, 3 nights
- get a job
- convince my parents that graphic design is not as bad as it seems (hoping to go to UTS for B of Visual Communications)

My biggest motivator has got to be Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas. Anything by her, I recommend! I re-read her books before the release of Empire of Storms and kept EoS for post-HSC. Please read her books!!! (Otherwise, I recommend the Cinder series, TMI, TID, etcetc)

Someone needed to get us back on track ;) wait wait, all 8 HP's in one day? Like a 24 hour binge? AWESOME!

Tell your parents I know a couple of graphic designers, both love their courses (they go to a private college whose name eludes me), definitely a great thing to study! ;D
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: elysepopplewell on October 25, 2016, 05:17:45 pm
Might be a bit late to add in my plans (seems like the discussion has progressed to post-school life) but the plan is to:
- binge Harry Potter and High School Musical series with my friends (we're planning a 6am start for HP to get it done in a day... but we'll see)
- go up to The Entrance for 2 days, 3 nights
- get a job
- convince my parents that graphic design is not as bad as it seems (hoping to go to UTS for B of Visual Communications)

My biggest motivator has got to be Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas. Anything by her, I recommend! I re-read her books before the release of Empire of Storms and kept EoS for post-HSC. Please read her books!!! (Otherwise, I recommend the Cinder series, TMI, TID, etcetc)

I go to UTS and love it! It's so hands on and really innovative. I don't have another University to compare to, but I think you'll love it as much as I do. I studied Bachloe of Communications :) So, on that note, I've been working in magazines this year and I can't explain the demand for graphic designers themselves, but ALSO, the skill requirement of aesthetic technical proficiency is sooo in demand in other jobs. I never realised the importance graphic design holds in sooo many businesses. It is a GREAT idea to study that! :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: brenden on October 25, 2016, 05:25:44 pm
I just wanna point out that the combined running total of the Harry Potter movies is like 20 hours and to do it all in one day comfortably, one should probably start at 2am to allow 2hrs worth of toilet breaks, rests, snack gathering, and movie changing time.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 26, 2016, 06:49:36 pm
I go to UTS and love it! It's so hands on and really innovative. I don't have another University to compare to, but I think you'll love it as much as I do. I studied Bachloe of Communications :) So, on that note, I've been working in magazines this year and I can't explain the demand for graphic designers themselves, but ALSO, the skill requirement of aesthetic technical proficiency is sooo in demand in other jobs. I never realised the importance graphic design holds in sooo many businesses. It is a GREAT idea to study that! :)

I actually have bachelor of communication at UTS as my second preference! What's the course like? What do you learn/do? And what are the assessments like? I am so unsure about what to study at the moment but I do know that I want to do something aligned with creative writing and journalism, do you think it would be an ideal course for me to study?
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Sanaz on October 26, 2016, 07:27:39 pm
What an awesome idea for a thread :D
After my extension maths exam I am totally looking forward to the holidays
hopefully ill be
- finding a job; I have a few in mind however we don't want to jinx such things!
- Joining a gym
- clothes shopping :P
- Getting my P's
- CLEANING MY ROOM (It is an absolute nightmare)
- I'm going on a road trip to the goldcoast for a week as well! And we are planning to stop at port Macquarie for a while. I was planning to go to dreamworld but I'm not sure how I feel about getting on those rides... :/ R.I.P to the people that passed away :(

(hopefully I get into Physio)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 26, 2016, 07:34:47 pm
What an awesome idea for a thread :D
After my extension maths exam I am totally looking forward to the holidays
hopefully ill be
- finding a job; I have a few in mind however we don't want to jinx such things!
- Joining a gym
- clothes shopping :P
- Getting my P's
- CLEANING MY ROOM (It is an absolute nightmare)
- I'm going on a road trip to the goldcoast for a week as well! And we are planning to stop at port Macquarie for a while. I was planning to go to dreamworld but I'm not sure how I feel about getting on those rides... :/ R.I.P to the people that passed away :(

(hopefully I get into Physio)

Nice to see everyone is sticking to the traditional gym membership haha I think I am the only person who hasn't listed going to the gym lol
And OMG I totally agree with you on the room crisis. I am a complete perfectionist and having my room so messy with notes and books everyone is doing my head in!!! Can't wait to chuck them all away

I actually have a couple of friends that want to go into physio. Do you know what Uni you want to go to?
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 26, 2016, 08:17:14 pm
CLEANING MY ROOM (It is an absolute nightmare)

OMG same here!! I literally can move to my desk and my bookcase ;D
Even my wardrobe is a stretch to get to as Ive piled so many books and the like there :)

Definitely doing a spring cleaning soon!!
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Sanaz on October 26, 2016, 08:37:58 pm
Nice to see everyone is sticking to the traditional gym membership haha I think I am the only person who hasn't listed going to the gym lol
And OMG I totally agree with you on the room crisis. I am a complete perfectionist and having my room so messy with notes and books everyone is doing my head in!!! Can't wait to chuck them all away

I actually have a couple of friends that want to go into physio. Do you know what Uni you want to go to?

Yea i'm planning on doing Physio at USYD :P
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Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 27, 2016, 04:44:33 pm
Yea i'm planning on doing Physio at USYD :P

awesome!

OMG same here!! I literally can move to my desk and my bookcase ;D
Even my wardrobe is a stretch to get to as Ive piled so many books and the like there :)

Definitely doing a spring cleaning soon!!

You and every other year 12 student!!! LOL
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Post by: RuiAce on October 27, 2016, 05:56:19 pm
Don't you HSC kiddos just want out already
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 27, 2016, 07:24:20 pm
Don't you HSC kiddos just want out already

Haha I wanted out before we even sat paper 1...
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: elysepopplewell on October 28, 2016, 08:05:47 pm
I actually have bachelor of communication at UTS as my second preference! What's the course like? What do you learn/do? And what are the assessments like? I am so unsure about what to study at the moment but I do know that I want to do something aligned with creative writing and journalism, do you think it would be an ideal course for me to study?

Yes I definitely do!!! I'm going to write up a kind of deconstruction of how the UTS Comms course works. It's confusing from the outside :) I'll link it to you when I do!
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Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 28, 2016, 08:16:23 pm
Yes I definitely do!!! I'm going to write up a kind of deconstruction of how the UTS Comms course works. It's confusing from the outside :) I'll link it to you when I do!

Awesome!! Cannot wait to read it!
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Post by: Celeriac on October 28, 2016, 08:49:24 pm
Yes I definitely do!!! I'm going to write up a kind of deconstruction of how the UTS Comms course works. It's confusing from the outside :) I'll link it to you when I do!

Just thought I'd add that I'm eager to read this as well! Communication at UTS is something I've been considering for a while, or combined law/communication but I'm not too sure at the moment.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: spectroscopy on October 28, 2016, 10:51:01 pm
Hey all!!!
 This is totally irrelevant but the only thing getting me through this stressful period of HSC (besides procrastinating on ATARnotes  ;)) is having something to look forward to once I finish my last exam. Just wondering what everyone is planning and looking forward to most (i.e. binge watching a tv show, going to the beach... etc)?
i remember when i finished my last exam of high school i walked to the teachers lounge and said goodbye to my favourite teacher and hugged her and said i hope i make u proud then i went home and slept and played video games for about 9 weeks straight (best 9 weeks of my life)




For me its binge reading all the books that I've been wanting to read this year. Speaking of, does anyone have any suggestions of a good series to get into that I can add to my book bucket list?
if you like books written from an almost biblical sort of storytelling format based in ancient times i highly recommend the richest man in babylon. its basically a financial self help book that teaches the lessons through stories that occured in ancient babylon. its a great book to introduce people to the adult world and how to manage their finances etc. and generally build wealth over a career.
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 29, 2016, 06:15:38 am
Just thought I'd add that I'm eager to read this as well! Communication at UTS is something I've been considering for a while, or combined law/communication but I'm not too sure at the moment.

That's exactly what my options are! As well as global studies at UTS
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 29, 2016, 06:23:18 am
i remember when i finished my last exam of high school i walked to the teachers lounge and said goodbye to my favourite teacher and hugged her and said i hope i make u proud then i went home and slept and played video games for about 9 weeks straight (best 9 weeks of my life)



if you like books written from an almost biblical sort of storytelling format based in ancient times i highly recommend the richest man in babylon. its basically a financial self help book that teaches the lessons through stories that occured in ancient babylon. its a great book to introduce people to the adult world and how to manage their finances etc. and generally build wealth over a career.

That's honestly the cutest thing! I've definitely spent a lot more time hanging with my fave teachers before my exams. I literally just walk into the science staffroom and sit down and chat to all the teachers (I've actually been doing it all year whenever I didn't want to go to a certain class). The head teacher has even joked that I'm just another member of staff because of how frequently I am in there hahaha

I read the word finance and I cringed! Im more into the narrative, forget yourself stories, mostly romance and fantasy so it doesnt exactly sound like my cup of tea but I'll definitely check it out! Thanks for the suggestion!
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Post by: elysepopplewell on October 29, 2016, 03:55:31 pm
Just thought I'd add that I'm eager to read this as well! Communication at UTS is something I've been considering for a while, or combined law/communication but I'm not too sure at the moment.

YESSSS MORE COMMS <3 Let's meet up at Uni and have coffee and stuff :) :) :)
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Post by: hermansia12 on October 29, 2016, 11:41:10 pm
That's awesome! I'm currently working on a piece that's around 8th grade.
I quit piano when i started high school actually and then picked it back up just before senior years began, best decision!

That's really good to hear! That's what I did too- I was so surprised that I still knew how to play my pieces from previous grades even though I hadn't played for like 5 years. :)
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Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 30, 2016, 07:46:27 am
YESSSS MORE COMMS <3 Let's meet up at Uni and have coffee and stuff :) :) :)

That would be so awesome!
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Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 30, 2016, 07:48:10 am
That's really good to hear! That's what I did too- I was so surprised that I still knew how to play my pieces from previous grades even though I hadn't played for like 5 years. :)

Yeah its amazing what you remember after not playing for a while. I feel like its kind of like riding a bike, you never really forget everything. 
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Post by: RuiAce on October 30, 2016, 09:03:55 am
Yeah its amazing what you remember after not playing for a while. I feel like its kind of like riding a bike, you never really forget everything.
I tried riding a bike the other day

Oh dear that was horrible
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Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 30, 2016, 09:16:40 am
I tried riding a bike the other day

Oh dear that was horrible

HAHA well thank you for discrediting my point...   :)
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Post by: RuiAce on October 30, 2016, 09:19:56 am
HAHA well thank you for discrediting my point...   :)
Nah I just remembered that out of nowhere haha, that was probably a good year ago or something.

Point stands anyway just maybe for other things :P
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on October 30, 2016, 09:26:40 am
Nah I just remembered that out of nowhere haha, that was probably a good year ago or something.

Point stands anyway just maybe for other things :P

fair enough  :P
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: jarin_ on October 30, 2016, 08:58:21 pm

Yes I definitely do!!! I'm going to write up a kind of deconstruction of how the UTS Comms course works. It's confusing from the outside :) I'll link it to you when I do!

Ooo yes please would love to read it!!!
Do you just do Comms or a double degree? I wanted to do law/comms but don't think I'll get in lol so I'm thinking of doing Comms & International studies. Would that be a good combination or is the work load too much?
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Post by: elysepopplewell on October 31, 2016, 08:59:03 am
Ooo yes please would love to read it!!!
Do you just do Comms or a double degree? I wanted to do law/comms but don't think I'll get in lol so I'm thinking of doing Comms & International studies. Would that be a good combination or is the work load too much?
I'm enrolled in a double bachelor now with international studies, but I'll be withdrawing from that asap (more to come on this in my post lol). Law/comms is a really popular option - but you definitely should consider why you want to do each one. My friends say that 75% of their time is on law, 25% is on comms. And, if you don't do law and you only do comms - your last exam EVER is your HSC exam! There are no comms exams ;)

International Studies is a really great option. If this is the path you take - you only study comms in your first year and international studies starts in the second year. So the work load is definitely balance-able in the first year, and it gradually increases at a maintainable level :)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 02, 2016, 09:19:47 am
Is anyone finished allll of their exams yet?? Are you feeling excited AF or drained and sleepy?
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Post by: RuiAce on November 02, 2016, 09:39:12 am
Is anyone finished allll of their exams yet?? Are you feeling excited AF or drained and sleepy?
These guys that are done are all here Elyse haha
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 02, 2016, 10:15:32 am
These guys that are done are all here Elyse haha

OMG I'm late to the partaaaay
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Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 04, 2016, 08:44:37 am
OMG I'm late to the partaaaay

haha I'm one step ahead but it's all good the party only really just begun  ;)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: FallonXay on November 04, 2016, 06:36:34 pm
Finally finishedd!!! (Hooray for doing DT the very last exam :P )

Just wanted to say a big thankyou to everyone on this forum for helping me out through the HSC  ;D It's really appreciated - I couldn't have done it without you guys.

Also, I just bought overwatch and its time to binge some games hehe.  ;)
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Post by: Swagadaktal on November 04, 2016, 06:44:31 pm
Finally finishedd!!! (Hooray for doing DT the very last exam :P )

Just wanted to say a big thankyou to everyone on this forum for helping me out through the HSC  ;D It's really appreciated - I couldn't have done it without you guys.

Also, I just bought overwatch and its time to binge some games hehe.  ;)
Yoo I've been playing overwatch too!! (but im kinda still in exam period hehe :P)
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 04, 2016, 08:41:21 pm
Yoo I've been playing overwatch too!! (but im kinda still in exam period hehe :P)

when do you finish?
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Post by: HopefulLawStudent on November 04, 2016, 08:46:56 pm
Next Wednesdayyyyy
Title: Re: Post HSC reward
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 04, 2016, 09:08:36 pm
Next Wednesdayyyyy

How exciting! not long now!! I can definitely tell you that walking out of that final exam will be the greatest feeling in the world  :D :D  good luck!