I must ask, since you love astronomy (so do I), how come you haven't taken physics? I know that there isn't alot of astronomy in there, but I am kind of curious.
Teaching yourself a language is so awesome, I think it is so beneficial to have another language under you belt, I do the same with Chinese. What made you chose french though?
So great to see another journal, look forward to reading more about your journey! Are you excited about officially being a Year 12 (or feeling nervous)? Does it feel real yet?Thank you so much! It really hasn't hit me yet... I'm more sad than nervous about the prospects of leaving school because I love my school :'(
Best of luck learning the keyboard! What kinds of things are you trying to play? And when I learnt to read notes on the stave, I did a ton of worksheets. They were super helpful (but I can't remember what they were called or where I got them from). I still can't read bass clef though, I just have to count down from middle C.I'm trying to play classical songs! (I've learnt to play a couple such as Arabesque no 1 and nuvole bianche). Thanks for the tip! Reading notes definitely won't be easy but learning via muscle memory and synthesia takes super long!
Have you researched my course (Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) ) at all?I have heard of it but made the mistake of not looking further into it! I researched it just recently and the entrepreneurship and leadership aspects definitely drew me in! I'll definitely look more into it and keep it in mind as one of my preferences.. thanks! ;D
It's a science course but focused on stepping outside of the academia bubble and linking with industry etc. In 2nd year we all start our own businesses. Seriously you should look it up and if you have any questions ask :)
It's absolutely reasonable to want money and to want your family to be financially secure; please don't think that this makes you a shallow person. I hope you're able to both do this and follow your passions - best of luck!Was hesitant in starting up a journal but I'm absolutely touched at the wonderful responses I got :) Thank you!
December 7th 2019Congrats, that's a fantastic effort! Which subjects did you get the awards for?
Last week we had our awards ceremony and snagged up 5 awards. I’m soooper happy as only one out of the whole cohort get one per subject :)
Congrats, that's a fantastic effort! Which subjects did you get the awards for?
Congratulations on such an amazing result!! :D ;)
Thank you so much!
On a side note.. does anyone know how much it cost to get the Statement of Study Score and Statement of Marks? I know it's not worth obsessing over but I am genuinely curious. I know there is a fee but there isn't anywhere that specified it?
Already my heart was pounding.I can relate to this so much, it's not even funny. My heart started pounding around midday yesterday.
I absolutely loved chem and weirdly I will never ever forget how much I enjoyed this beautiful subject (all of y'all must be grimacing of how weird I am but I won't blame you)Haha, not weird at all. In fact, I bow down to you!
I was only scared of what people thought of me but hopefully, next year that fear of judgement will be gone!Hey, it's okay. It will get better over time and I know that you will strengthen that muscle of not caring what others think and just doing you! It just comes with practice.
Yes, congratulations on a fantastic score! ;D ;D ;D Phenomenal! You'll be my inspiration for chemistry next year!
Hey, it's okay. It will get better over time and I know that you will strengthen that muscle of not caring what others think and just doing you! It just comes with practice.
Also` dont feel bad that you like Chem! There are so many people out there that like it as a subject too! I'm doing 3/4 chem next year, and it is really one of my favourite subjects too - youve defintely inspired me to do well ;D
On a side note.. does anyone know how much it cost to get the Statement of Study Score and Statement of Marks? I know it's not worth obsessing over but I am genuinely curious. I know there is a fee but there isn't anywhere that specified it?From memory it's something like $10-15 for each. It'll say on the form you get with your mailed marks.
An epic score for chem biscuit! You should be super proud of yourself and hopefully I can do the same for next year. Looking forward to next years journal entries!
Congrats on your study score! From memory it's something like $10-15 for each. It'll say on the form you get with your mailed marks.
Congrats on chem and - more importantly - on getting to a better place :)
Just scrolled through your whole journal (which for some random reason I missed previously) and it was fantastic to read!!
Also I really admire you for getting a job! What type of job is it? I worked at a cafe this whole year (and will next year too) and I promise you it’s a fantastic experience (and also great to earn some money too) :D
Hey there! Thanks for your comment :)
I got a job at my local supermarket. I agree that it's a great experience, it's so different from the academic environment I'm so used to. I quite envy you in your job, it's so hard to get a job in a cafe because all they want are those with experience :'). I have to congratulate you on working yet getting an astounding study score, to me that's incredible. If you don't mind me asking, how did you find a work-study balance?
//You were more than helpful thank you so much! In terms of chem tips, check your messages as it will be loooonng :)
You were more than helpful thank you so much! In terms of chem tips, check your messages as it will be loooonng :)Could you please make a post about how you did so well in Chem on the forums?
Could you please make a post about how you did so well in Chem on the forums?Sure thing! Keep a lookout for this article :)
Sure thing! Keep a lookout for this article :)Thanks so much :)
I didn't know there was a demand for this but I definitely will!
Now that the readathon was done I went back to my regular routine of working out, coding practice, more reading, doing homework and working… so much working. But hey, at least I’m getting $$$
Nice! Did you enjoy the Handmaiden's Tale? I'm thinking of reading it soon. It's also great you've gotten through so many books recently.I did! Was both scary and insightful. Won't spoil much but it's a good read!
Also what novels are you doing for english?Nine Days, The Lieutenant, I am Malala (for comparative).
Nine Days, The Lieutenant, I am Malala (for comparative).
All of which are equally boring aha :-X :-X What about you?
Station Eleven (I loved it, so good!), The Penelopiad & Photograph 51 for comparative.
I read 4 books in 5 days!! A huge feat for me.That is a big feat! I don't think I could read that much at a time, even though I like reading! I'm just started reading 'Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine' yesterday. How did you find it?
(The Handmaiden’s Tale, The Dry, Big Little Lies and Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine)
Nine Days, The Lieutenant, I am Malala (for comparative).I read 'I am Malala' about 4 years ago and I found it to be a high quality read! One of the best (and most if not the most powerful) books I've read! Hopefully it surpasses your expectations!
All of which are equally boring aha
Station Eleven (I loved it, so good!), The Penelopiad & Photograph 51 for comparative.Ahh, why are your books so much better than mine ;(((
That is a big feat! I don't think I could read that much at a time, even though I like reading! I'm just started reading 'Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine' yesterday. How did you find it?I loooved it! At first, I was a bit put off by her attitude (?) or her demeanour but I very quickly sympathised with her plight. It's put into light (for me anyways) the effects of loneliness. I remember a while back reading about the Minister for Loneliness and I didn't think that was necessary until now!
I read 'I am Malala' about 4 years ago and I found it to be a high quality read! One of the best (and most if not the most powerful) books I've read! Hopefully it surpasses your expectations!I have read it and did think it was very powerful in terms of the message she got across. However, the parts where she was explaining about the history I found it difficult to get through as I'm not much of a history fan and it dragged on sometimes. But I agree, an unbelievably good read.
I'm going to randomly jump in to say I'm doing the same for comparative!Yay! We can help each other out bc honestly I have no idea on how I'm going to compare it aha ;)
Good luck with achieving your new years resolutions angrybiscuit! Also I love your username, it's so wholesome.
Yay! We can help each other out bc honestly I have no idea on how I'm going to compare it aha ;)
Haha I meant I'm doing the same books for comparative as chocolatemilkshake! Rip :(Ahh.. jealous of you guys.
I'm sure you'll defs find a whole bunch of stuff to compare though, have fun!
When do you go back to school? ;DThis Friday! What about you? How are you feeling about school? :) :)
A lot of things have been worrying me lately. My indecisiveness has been pissing the parents off. I’ve told them I wanted to do medicine but they retorted that I wouldn’t be able to handle it, part of me wants to believe them. Then I said fine, I’ll do computer science instead (computing systems in unimelb) because I like programming. But I’m worried I lack problem-solving skills and I’ll lag behind a class full of programming wizzes. In truth, I'm worried I'll end up like my parents. Lack of passion for their jobs. I don't know what I'm most passionate about. More worryingly, I don't know what I want out of life.
I just want to chip in and say do what you want to do! Don't let someone else make your decision for you. It's your life, your marathon, your journey, don't let anyone take that unique quality off you.Thank you! This made me look at things more positively :) When you do think about, if life doesn't have 'downs' or challenges then there's pretty much no point to it.
I have a similar problem with my parents too as they think I 'can't handle it' but I'm sure they will change their minds later down the track when they see you are happy. Your life is meant to be full of challenges, and if you are on a smooth road, you are definitely doing it wrong. We are meant to live a life where we are constantly challenged, pushed to the limit and that's part of learning and living.
Don't worry right now if you are not sure what you want to do! There is plenty of time to decide and in the end, everything is on you. Keep up the way you are doing this right now. Look after yourself and make sure to not give up. ;D
Don't let the difficulty of medicine dissuade you from applying, or the opinions of others for that matter. Yes, it's hard to cope, but a myriad of other jobs are similarly arduous. Medicine is a multi-faceted option that provides so many differing pathways to suit all aspiring doctors, and I encourage you to reconsider. If you enjoy the course, then difficulty just becomes a hurdle you'll find yourself jumping over - this is true for any pathway you are passionate about. If you love it enough, then the cons of the career will be but a small part of your entire experience.If it was another person saying it I wouldn't be so easily deterred, but my parents know me better than anyone else and they know that I'm prone to bouts of burnout and depression. I've researched it intensely and while I do love what is to be studied, I'm scared for my mental health too. But I haven't ruled it out as an option. I've always known how important health is, especially since my family has been unfortunately struck by illnesses. Pretty early on I've desperately wanted to be the one to return people to their health. I feel like the feeling of helping someone get back on their feet will trump the difficult years to get there.
Computer science and medicine are two completely different things, and I hope you can find your dream career soon! Don't fret though, many of us don't know what we want out of life and push that insecurity to the back of our heads, so it's commendable that you're acknowledging that and I hope you can find the answer soon.People always look at me strangely at my very very different career options. I've done some coding during my free time and did attempt (or rather failed) at app development. I thoroughly enjoyed it, hence why computer science quickly became my second option.
I've researched it intensely and while I do love what is to be studied, I'm scared for my mental health too. But I haven't ruled it out as an option. I've always known how important health is, especially since my family has been unfortunately struck by illnesses. Pretty early on I've desperately wanted to be the one to return people to their health. I feel like the feeling of helping someone get back on their feet will trump the difficult years to get there.Have you considered other health professions that may be able to have the same sorts of interactions, but not necessarily involve studying medicine itself? There are opportunities working in the health industry that might be less taxing on your mental and physical health, if that is your main concern, as well as jobs that are more direct/ indirect to the patient’s recovery, that don’t necessarily need a degree in medicine itself.
Have you considered other health professions that may be able to have the same sorts of interactions, but not necessarily involve studying medicine itself? There are opportunities working in the health industry that might be less taxing on your mental and physical health, if that is your main concern, as well as jobs that are more direct/ indirect to the patient’s recovery, that don’t necessarily need a degree in medicine itself.Yes I have! These include dietician or a nutritionist and even a pharmacist. But I need to do some more research as a lot of them just point to ones requiring med school. It would be amazing to find a place that will care for medical students' mental and physical health. The majority of the experiences I come across (mostly in America) are not too positive. The burdens and the toxic culture especially after medical school lead to an alarmingly high rate of physician depression and suicide, it's something that makes me reconsider.
If you find the right place, they’ll also cater towards your mental and physical health, as well as adjust things to ensure you are safe and well while you work.
April 15th 2020
I mean this quarantine thing sucks and all but honestly I’m really benefitting from it. I get more sleep, we don’t have zoom classes so I work at my own pace (good and bad thing depending on how you look at it) and I get more time to do other things beyond school. I can now help more with chores and cooking, I have time to exercise daily. Work-study balance is great at the moment.
I am worried that since all the sacs are postponed until further notice that I will suddenly be bombarded with sacs next term but we’ll worry about that later.
As with online school, we don’t have live classes (as said above). Teachers have this document on what is due week per week and we go by that. It’s unbelievably flexible. Most of my friends don’t do shit until like 5 pm but hey whatever floats their boat.
Last term I desperately did not want my english sac back and guess what... I’m not getting it back. Not as long as we have this quarantine as we usually get sacs back including the paper and not just the grade. My prayers have been answered with a world wide quarantine, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry about that.
There are definitely many upsides to online learning. As you said more sleep, rests, free time etc. It's nice to see that you are feeling pretty positive about it all. I hope that they don't bombard you with SACs when you get but it looks to be what most schools end up doing.Being positive is the best we can do during these times... all the best for you as well :D
Good luck for term two, and I hope that it continues to be great!
Tbh I'm 100% with you on the benefits of online learning!! I do like it since we get so much more relaxing time.I used to wake up at 6 to get ready, now I wake up at 8.50 just to be in time for the 'roll' call. No travel time is incredible.
Literally just having no travel time to school makes all the difference.
Interesting about the SACs - in a slight way I wish my school would do that too but I think my school is heading towards online SACs, not sure how well that'll go in terms of authentication but we'll see.
Hope you have a great term!!
Wow your lucky SACs are called off. Originally our school was doing that when this was all still hypothetical but now SACs are gonna be over a zoom :( idk how that’ll work cause there’s 200 kids in chem. I’m scared that I’ll lose my ranking to people who cheat because I’m confident I can’t get higher than them.
Wow your lucky SACs are called off. Originally our school was doing that when this was all still hypothetical but now SACs are gonna be over a zoom :( idk how that’ll work cause there’s 200 kids in chem. I’m scared that I’ll lose my ranking to people who cheat because I’m confident I can’t get higher than them.As whys said above the best you can do is to do your best :) Those who cheat are indeed sabotaging themselves, so do your sacs like you would on normal circumstances. You wouldn't want to do practice exams open book with notes so just apply the same thing in online sacs. Good luck for this term, hope everything goes well!
I agree with everyone above - I can safely wake up much later - with time left over to watch TV - which is great because I can watch the tv shows I want to! I have so much more time for non-study things which I am grateful for, but I miss the impromptu meetings when walking to class, the hellos and the laughs, and the fun we had at lunch and recess. There are some things that can never be replicated in online conditions. I wish you the best of luck for your VCE journey angrybiscuit!As great as online schooling is, it can never beat actual school for me for the same reasons you have outlined above. The very social environment of school is why my parents never allowed me to be home-schooled. This is nothing more than wishful thinking but I hope that everything goes back to normal in term 3 (or hopefully earlier). Hope everything goes well for you whys!
//Thank you so much AngelWings ;D
The UCAT is a culling tool, if anything. It doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough or you aren’t cut out for med. It’s just an easy way for unis to lower the number of eligible students. A cut off like 50th percentile, for example, already eliminates 50% of potential candidates. It also doesn’t mean you’ll be a good/bad doctor - again, just a nice and easy way for them to lower the pool that apply. I definitely think you shouldn’t give up, you still have a chance at med if you work on your ATAR. Your score isn’t at all bad either!! It’s always important to have back up/alternative options you’re happy with but I don’t think you should abandon trying for monash med yet.I'll definitely keep that in mind. It's quite silly of me to use UCAT to determine whether or not I'd be a good doctor or not 😅
Congrats on finishing the UCAT! Now you can take that well-deserved break.
Also, happy to help! :D
Please please please don't be too hard on yourself angrybiscuit! I totally understand that it can be so disheartening, but you are worth so much more than your UCAT score and I'm positive that you can achieve anything you want to.Hi Arty!
Everything will fall into place as it comes, and don't give up on your dreams! Anything is possible and no matter how, you WILL make it.
I believe in you ;)
Hi angrybiscuit,Hi choco!
First of all, your UCAT score is far from horrible and doesn’t indicate your worth or intelligence at all! I know it’s hard to get over disappointment but we all still believe in you and med is certainly still an option
Also a massive CONGRATULATIONS on being nominated for the UniMelb scholarship at your school. You should be proud of yourself and even if you decide not to accept it, it’s still a fantastic achievement and proves you are more hardworking and smarter than you think. Whether you should accept it is definitely a difficult decision but whatever you choose I’m certain that your future holds incredible things. Just make sure it’s YOUR decision ;)
All the best, you’ve got this and I look forward to the next update
//Hey, you shouldn't apologise for being 'melodramatic' - it's very normal to feel disappointed when you don't meet your expectations (which can end up exacerbating how you feel about everything else). I also want to remind you that your UCAT score is very very far from 'bad' and I, including others, are very proud! To me, you sounded real, not like a brat and not at all cringe. And that's what I really appreciate reading in journal entries, because it's okay to feel upset and write about it - that's what it's all about! We support each other when we feel disappointed and celebrate when we achieve what we want to achieve.
//Hey whys!
August 2nd 2020
I am sure you're all aware of the rising cases, and there is a real possibility that we will return back into online learning. I know many people are hoping to go back to lockdown but for myself, online learning was SO DIFFICULT. Nothing stuck to me and to this day I am still relearning those I learnt in lockdown because I did not consolidate them properly. But, safety is first and foremost and whatever decision happens I'll readjust and readapt.
English
NEXT
Maybe I'm an absolute clown for not reading the study design but I just found out that the comparative is worth 60 marks??? Out of the whole 70 marks for Unit 4??? God I am so crap at comparative and it's literally my entire Unit 4 mark 😂 🤐
Biology
Did I say that I hated evolution? I was SO wrong. Human evolution and interrelatedness of species is actually such an interesting topic (granted, my teacher did say that a large chunk of content that was not very fun to learn was taken out). I mean like isn't crazy that our ancestors were like hunting and gathering while I'm here typing this journal??? Crazy. We’ve moved on to genetic engineering and emergence of new diseases. Learning about the spread of diseases and pandemics while currently experiencing a pandemic just hits different. Biology is by far my favourite subject, rarely do I actually enjoy all area of studies in a subject.
Psych
Initially was bored at our mental health topic but is actually super interesting ;D More importantly, it helps me look out for myself, aiming to prevent myself from getting too severe when times get tough (I promise I do not attempt to self diagnose myself but it’s good to be aware). I find psychology so funny to learn. I’m stressing learning about stress like lmao.
Methods
Okay okay. For once I’m confident in my abilities for a subject. But as always, am let down by silly errors. At least I have the skills down pat, now I just need to get rid of RIDICULOUS errors.
Let me list down the silly errors I made that cost me 6 marks 🤐
> I didn’t simplify (yep)
> I didn’t show enough working out for not one but TWO questions
> I had to dilate f(x) by a factor of 2 from x axis. FOR SOME REASON I didn’t multiply ALL parts of the equation by 2… grr
> I had to label the coordinates as integers but labelled an intercept in fractions.. WOW
> I missed an asymptote (yes it was y=0)
… Yes I wrote all this from memory. Yes I am mad. Yes I am determined to do better.
Spec
I’m getting there. Almost done with the content and hope to refine my skills because my previous SAC is nowhere near the level I am happy with. I am very happy about the fact that there is no more probability and the mechanics and kinematics stuff are something that I’m enjoying and it’s something I actually understand.
A journal that isn’t radiating with negative energy? Wow who is she. Anyways being at school helped me get over my little ’slump.’ Motivation is not up there but it’s picking up at a steady rate for SACs.
Hi angrybiscuit! I totally get your anger over silly mistakes as I am the queen of silly mistakes ahahaThanks heaps! Though I'll have to fight you for that title... my little errors are ridiculous
keep powering through, you're doing great!
Comparative, oh boy ripppppp, I am still at the start of reading my novel, and we just started this area hahahah............ Yeah it can be p tedious cuz it's very time consuming, but I enjoy analysing in English heheh.Can't share the same love for analysing in English AHAH I cannot for the life of me enjoy English.
MENTAL HEALTH!!!!!!! My favourite topic in psych cuz it's such an interesting topic, especially where it has helped me understand ppl better and be more sympathetic towards them, and it has kinda influenced my career paths, and I wanna do research in drugs (hopefully one day I will get to do that cuz I'm kinda already leaning towards Engineering and Arts, ooooooft, triple course choices).
Awww mannnnn, I feel ya, silly mistakes grrrrrrr, that happened to me in the second part of my methods SAC jdgaegajwpeojspdjgadgpj!!!!!! It pissed me off so hard gahhhhhh!!!!! I easily make silly mistakes, idk why man, I'm just such a dumbass for that bahahahah.
Oooooooo, spesh, yep, I mean idm probability, but thank you for cutting out the study design. I need more time to consolidate my spesh (and all my subjects). I mean I'm alright at it, at least not my weakest subject, but I don't find myself confident enough at it, unlike in methods. It's been my fav subject since yr 11 cuz it's challenging but manageable, which makes it soooooo interesting!!!!!! I just feel so good whenever I'm able to figure something out whoaaaaaa!!!!! (Yeah, don't mind me sound like an eager 5-yr-old lmaoo).
Man, hard lockdown, crappppp. I rlly hope you'll survive in this, especially us yr 12's, online learning, yikessss. It is going to be a lot harder than ever, so good luck with it, don't let your motivation slide away too much!!!!!
mi-xao-14 ^^
P.S. thanks a lot for replying to my dead ass journal, I appreciate that heaps!!!! : )))))
October 3rd 2020
Where did time goooo??? I blinked and it's already October.
Doing exams are so bloody frustrating nowadays. I get rid of a lot of questions because they’re not in the study design but sometimes it’s difficult to discern whether or not it’s not in the study design or it’s just because I really don’t know it myself. Grr my problems seem so small compared to others but I’m always so frustrated. Hence ‘angry’ in my name though it should be ‘frustrated’ but it doesn’t have the same ring to it.
Trying not to stress about the fact that the comparative is literally my entire unit 4 grade but it’s fine. Trying not to stress about the fact that english exam is in 37 DAYS. Cool cool cool cool cool.
I feel as though I’m not doing enough. Not enough practice exams, not enough revision. I’m finally given an opportunity to be able to complete copious amounts of exam study (i.e. quarantine and online schooling) but I didn’t do anything significant. If anything I am studying less than I have last year. I keep pinching myself for not taking the opportunity while I had it.I relate so much to this! Everyday whenever I take a few hours break I feel the back of mind yelling at me to the point I can't even enjoy the break. I can't wait to go back to school so I don't have to feel like I have to study 24/7. You're doing great, just hang in there until school starts.
Doing exams are so bloody frustrating nowadays. I get rid of a lot of questions because they’re not in the study design but sometimes it’s difficult to discern whether or not it’s not in the study design or it’s just because I really don’t know it myself. Grr my problems seem so small compared to others but I’m always so frustrated. Hence ‘angry’ in my name though it should be ‘frustrated’ but it doesn’t have the same ring to it.I seriously feel you on this - it really annoys me there's no full VCAA exams we can do. I hope you'll become a happybiscuit soon!! Just keep at it, I'm positive everything will work out in the end.
Anyways very excited to go back to school though I can’t help but think that staying at home during term 4 to do practice exams is more enticing. But I’ve been rotting in my study for some time now so I’m more excited than bummed outMe too. As much as staying home to do exams sounds good, I think we'll all benefit from getting some motivation from school.
Hey hey angrybiscuit!!🥰Hey ash!!I'm so excited to see a journal update!
This is a big MOOD. You are definitely not the only one that is experiencing this. It feels like I've taken a short nap in August and then BAM we are in October!!😕
Also, congrats on getting your P's!! That is a big achievement and definitely worth celebrating over😃.
I can spiritually relate to this! It is SO frustrating trying to do exams to time, especially since sometimes you can't tell if something is in the study design or not. It can get quite confusing too and don't worry, you are not the only one who is angry 🤣. Sometimes I can't tell if VCAA has made studying for exams easier or harder...
Let's stress together bro😭. English is that one subject that no matter how much you try, it creeps up on you SUPER QUICKLY. It's like trying to run away from a racecar sometimes🤣
On a side note, the hypothetical journal title "angrybiscuit needs to learn to be kinder to herself, she’s trying but she cannot help but hate herself: a saga." literally sounds like a whole television series you would binge-watch with a good batch of popcorn. Give yourself some self-love cause you deserve it🥰
I absolutely believe in you angrybiscuit and that you will most definitely reach your goals in style!! You have GOT THIS and it is totally alright to have a break when you need it. Thank you so much for the journal update and I'm defs looking forward to seeing another one in the future🥰
I've been waiting for an update! ;DHi whys!
I looked at the date and wow :( it still feels like the middle of the year to me. Time goes so fast and everything is just going by like a blur. Congrats on getting your P's! I'm nowhere near 120 hours, so hopefully I can drive more on the summer holidays.
I definitely agree, honestly, a part of me will always wish that study designs weren't cut because it's just so much harder. I have so many gaps in my knowledge so I can't tell if it's off the SD or if I just have no idea, so I can totally relate to that. And that English exam is slowly creeping up on us... we can all share our hate for this subject together. I'm so glad I'll never have to write another text response essay in my life after this year. 37 days are going to go by in a blink though 😭 - I need more time!
Same, I absolutely cannot wait to go back to school! Although the extra revision is nice, I think I need some motivation and I want to see my friends too.
Have a lovely weekend angrybiscuit, and don't stay angry for long!
Hey angrybiscuit! I'm so happy you updated ;DHi potato!!
I relate so much to this! Everyday whenever I take a few hours break I feel the back of mind yelling at me to the point I can't even enjoy the break. I can't wait to go back to school so I don't have to feel like I have to study 24/7. You're doing great, just hang in there until school starts.
Have a great one, looking forward to the next update, and hopefully frustratedbiscuit will turn into delightedbiscuit <3
Heyooo angrybiscuit!It's so difficult to wrap my head around the fact that if it wasn't for COVID, our english exam is in 11 DAYS. October is going 100km per hour in a 40km zone.....
Was so excited to see an update! And CONGRATS on getting your Ps! Enjoyyyy the new found freedom!!
I seriously have nooo clue how it became October.....like imagine....if COVID didn't exist we'd be doing our English exam in LESS than a month. But still 37 days seriously scares me...
I seriously feel you on this - it really annoys me there's no full VCAA exams we can do. I hope you'll become a happybiscuit soon!! Just keep at it, I'm positive everything will work out in the end.
Me too. As much as staying home to do exams sounds good, I think we'll all benefit from getting some motivation from school.
Thanks for the update - I'm sure everything will work out soon! Have an awesome start to the term :D
November 8th 2020
Biology
Why does experimental design have to exist?? My narrow mind cannot comprehend what needs to be improved upon or what needs to be controlled…
I remember you said this about chemistry and you still did great!AhHHA someone caught me complaining about experimental design AGAIN this is embarrassing 😂 I'm sure you and I know the pains of anything experiment related like research methods.
I think you being so “insightful”- I don’t know what it’s called but being aware of what you don’t know and fixing it is exactly why your gonna do well! Good luck on your 3 exams this week- it’s such a rare situation cause heaps of people do bio or psych early, all my friends laughed at me hehe.
Great job angrybiscuit!! All the best for your psych and bio exams :DThank you! Congrats on completing bio as well! I'm sure you aced it ;)
So so proud of you for getting through!! One (dreadful) exam done, just some more to go!! Loving your mindset - you are definitely ready for psych and bio and I believe in your ability to do well.Thank you whys!
All the best for the rest of your exam period!
Congratulations angrybiscuit! :)Thanks! Congrats on completing your 3/4 exams. All the best for your 1/2 exams :)
CONGRATS angrybiscuit!!! Enjoy the well deserved break ;DThanks! You too :)
AHHH! Woohoo! Congratulations Biscuit on completing year 12 that's must be such a reliving feeling. Great to see such a positive attitude, no matter how you went. I hope you enjoy all the free time, you totally deserve.Thank you so much! I have definitely been enjoying my free time. Not long to go for you as well :)
Congratulations angrybiscuit sossooososoos proud! Enjoy the break and looking forward to your next update <3Thanks potato! Congrats on finishing bio <3 All the best for the next couple of weeks :)
Reading in my cozy chair with a hot tea nearby and a face mask on is definitely needed after these crazy weeks. Am definitely enjoying the freedom ;D
This is extremely late but CONGRATULATIONS ANGRYBISCUIT!! ;D You've worked incredibly hard this year, reached the finish line and now you can take a well-deserved break!I am even LATER so I apologise! Thanks though <3 Same goes to you!
And SAME, I have high expectations for myself about fitness so hopefully we reach those goals! All the best!
Congrats!I apologise for being so late! Thank you!
Cosy reading with tea sounds wonderful :D
regrets
— letting my successes determine my happiness.
Success should not equal happiness. I have much to learn that I should not rely on my successes to be happy. I have come to realise that my successes dictated how happy I was and failures dictated my sadness. Why can’t I make mistakes and still be happy?
— letting other people’s judgements get the better of me
what’s this?? I haven’t changed at all from last year?
— hating myself
look it’s okay to be harsh on yourself but mine spiralled into self-loathing and eventually disgust. It wasn’t healthy, it affected my relationship with myself and how I perceived my self worth.
— not using the extra time from quarantine in a productive sense
I could have picked up a new language, learnt more coding, read more books, furthered my understanding of my subjects but instead rotted in my room as
I almost feel you're being too hard on yourself. I think it's kinda normal to rely on victories to help keep you in good spirits. Healthy? No, particularly if you go through a period where life keeps kicking you to the curb, but it's not about being happy despite not having victories - it's about redefining success, and realising that even if you have the potential to change the world, some days just getting out of bed is worth celebrating. It definitely feels unfair to regret letting failures make you feel sad.Thank you for your profound words. I am defining success unrealistically and I am indeed making unrealistic expectations of myself. I definitely feel as though I am punishing myself for doing the bare minimum.
Same with your inability to "effectively" use quarantine - sometimes, your success criteria is just getting out of bed and doing something to keep you happy. It's okay if that's enough - you've got a whole life in front of you to think about learning coding, trying to learn a new language, etc. etc. Not like you'd get particularly good at any of those in just 2 weeks anyway, or even a month, anyway.
Also, if someone says they don't let what others say get to them, they're lying. Maybe they're pretty good at it, but everyone falters, and there will always be times where even they're bothered by what someone says.
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Hey angrybiscuit!🥰ASH,
First of all CONGRATULATIONS!! Those are some amazing scores and I'm so proud of you for doing your absolute best. You got through VCE and was able to show yourself what you were capable of.
I am so happy for you and to me, you are one of the many inspirations on AN. If there is one thing that this journal has shown, it's your determination and will to never give up. Keep pursuing your dreams/goals and wherever you decide to go, we will always be here to support you. Once again, congratulations girl and good luck for 2021! I'm looking forward to hearing some amazing things from you in the future!!!
On a side note, I'm pretty sure with your SEAS and ATAR you may be able to get a scholarship somewhere?
CONGRATULATIONS angrybiscuit! A RAW 43 in spec is absolutely incredible, I'm in awe. That. Is. Amazing.AHHH ty!! Even now, I still CANNOT fathom it.
A massive pat on the back for English, methods and that 99+ ATAR. I'm so happy for you and your attitude towards your future study is very inspiring. I can't wait to see what you do in the future, wherever you head I'm sure you'll continue to do fantastic things 8)
Congratulations angrybiscuit!Ty el! Right back at you with your maths study scores!
Those scores and that ATAR are amazing ;D I wish you the very best for your future studies in 2021 :) :) :)
methods score buddies hahaha
Congrats Biscuit that's amazing, i'm so happy for you!Geoo,
Your inspiring journal has been an absolute pleasure to read, and i'm so happy that you've been able to achieve what you have. Those scores and that atar are certainly impressive, and 100% deserved. Your strive and motivation has shone through with every post you've made and it's all paid off in the end. Congratulations again on your scores, hope you had a great new year and i'm looking forward to seeing where you go in the future.
CONGRATULATIONS!Arty,
Your achievements are so amazing and you should be extremely proud of yourself! (Especially that spec score.....it’s beautiful 🤩)
I’ve loved following your journal this year, best wishes for 2021!
A massive, massive congratulations on your exceptional ATAR angrybiscuit!! You’ve worked so hard this year and it all payed off. That English study score is amazing, I’m so proud and happy for you!! After a year of loathing the subject, we made it through to the end. Not to mention, all your other scores were incredible too!Whys,
All the best for the future! I understand you may be feeling disappointed about not receiving an interview, but there are always non-standard and post-graduate options if you feel like you want to pursue medicine later on. You are such a determined person, I am sure you will get to wherever you want to be in life.
Once again, congratulations!!
Congratulations angrybiscuit!!! I'm so happy and proud for you and I know you will go above and beyond after high school. Your journal has been a delight to read and I truly hope you are proud too!!Potato,
Are you planning to start a uni journal?
A massive CONGRATS on your results angrybiscuit! Those scores are phenomenal!! I could only dream!Evolio,
You've worked so hard and it's all paid off!
All the best for the future!! I know you're going to continue to achieve so much!!
Brilliant!!!!!AWW thanks Geoo <3*Clapping*
What a crazy story, but it will be a fantastic one to tell! Congratulations i'm so happy for you!!! I'd be so nervous to do that interview with only short notice, so good on you for having the courage to do your best given the crazy circumstances. You did it, you made it, that's awesome, and good on you for going that extra mile and contacting them, that takes confidence and perseverance and was a bit of a gamble the payed off in the end.
I've thoroughly enjoyed your updates throughout the year, of all your triumphs, thoughts, and moments. It's sad the journal has to come to an end, but as you said, it's not the end of a journey. Good luck for med school, I'm sure you'll be an amazing doctor!
Hey angrybiscuit,Thanks for dropping by SmartWorker and for your words!
Super proud of your achievements, truly an inspiration! Another worked example that determination is a predictor of success! 8)
All the best for med, keen to hear your experiences this year. Good luck future Dr. ! ;)
And PS: You narrate with an imbued fervour!
Great story!! Great job!! :)Thanks! All the best for this year with nursing and all <3
So happy to hear, angrybiscuit. You deserve it, and I can’t wait to meet you and the rest of the cohort!! It’s crazy that the med admissions team made a mistake hahah, you’d think they’d be more organised and mistakes like this wouldn’t happen. Good on you for enquiring further. CONGRATULATIONS and all the best for the future!!!Thank you whys! I can hardly believe it and likewise, I can't wait to meet you!
P.S. not a low UCAT at all - 85th is in the top 15% which is an amazing score when you think about it!!
Amazing story- congratulations my hearts melt for such an amazing achievement!Hey TS!
Wish you all the best for your future studies, there's alot coming for you it's gonna be exciting.
-T&S
Such an inspiring story! Congratulations angrybiscuit! I'm so happy and proud for you that you reached out to the admissions team, it's something that most people wouldn't have the balls to do so I'm SUPER proud of you :DThanks potato! Such a pleasure having you around this past year and I'm going to miss it so much!
All the best! You're gonna smash med <3
Are you planning to have a med journey journal?