Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 01, 2016, 09:30:44 am
For those who are done. How are we feeling? What are we up to? And how are you all celebrating being done?
For those who aren't yet done (like some of my friends). Push through, tell yourself you're almost there and reflect on how much you have achieved so far. I am wishing you all the very best and I have confidence that you will do the best you can to achieve the best that you can :) :)
Post by: noonedoesnt on November 01, 2016, 09:41:26 am
I'm sure it will be very weird after chemistry exam though. Stress will be gone, but will slowly return in anticipation of the 16th
Post by: RuiAce on November 01, 2016, 09:42:16 am
Being real, when I finished the HSC I rejoiced but did not "celebrate". Cause I never wanted to bother with schoolies and what not. In fact I was more worried about getting ready for life to smack me in the face.
Although I kinda failed at getting everything I wanted done in the holidays, I still got the bulk of it (i.e. what I said in the Post HSC rewards thread) in. The way I view it, post-HSC is just relax and games. Everyone's going to be different though.
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 01, 2016, 09:59:19 am
Being real, when I finished the HSC I rejoiced but did not "celebrate". Cause I never wanted to bother with schoolies and what not. In fact I was more worried about getting ready for life to smack me in the face.
I can definitely agree with you on that point!! I still have the excel extension 1 math book sitting on my table and i found myself having to resist going through it (I am not even a major math person). I think I am definitely going to have to come up with some type of work to do until uni starts...
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 01, 2016, 10:26:26 am
I had my last HSC exam yesterday (thanks Extension English) and waking up this morning it felt so strange to realise that I did not have anything to study for or any reason to stress (besides for result day). I'm grateful that it is done and proud of what I have accomplished but honestly I am feeling a little lost with all this freedom (especially since I am THAT student who joined a million groups and did a million subjects lol). I am sure I'm not the only one so I figured why not just have a chat about it??
For those who are done. How are we feeling? What are we up to? And how are you all celebrating being done?
For those who aren't yet done (like some of my friends). Push through, tell yourself you're almost there and reflect on how much you have achieved so far. I am wishing you all the very best and I have confidence that you will do the best you can to achieve the best that you can :) :)
Congrats for finishing Bliss!! I know from chatting to you around the forums that you have worked extremely hard, and helped a lot of people on the site in the process, you should be extremely proud of what you've accomplished.
I was THAT student too; don't worry you will adjust quick! Read books, catch up with friends, start a personal project (a few of my friends started websites/small businesses and stuff in the HSC break, I think one might have even written a novella or something?). You'll find ways to fill the time ;D
(I went on schoolies and it was awesome fun. It doesn't have to be as crazy as the popular perception if you don't want it to be and find the right crew) ;D
Post by: imtrying on November 01, 2016, 09:29:42 pm
I finished my HSC yesterday with physics as my last exam. I just wanted to say thanks for the help you guys have provided on here, seriously it's amazing and I know that having my modern and English essays marked on here definitely pulled up my marks. But yeah, seriously this helped me so much this year and I just wanted to say thanks! ☺
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 01, 2016, 09:32:36 pm
Hey! I wasnt sure where to post this, but i guess its kind of post hsc!
I finished my HSC yesterday with physics as my last exam. I just wanted to say thanks for the help you guys have provided on here, seriously it's amazing and I know that having my modern and English essays marked on here definitely pulled up my marks. But yeah, seriously this helped me so much this year and I just wanted to say thanks! ☺
You are absolutely most welcome!! We appreciate the kind words! ;D be sure to keep sticking your head around! Let us know how you went, catch us up on what you are studying/doing next year, all that stuff! ;D
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 02, 2016, 10:31:17 am
I had my last HSC exam yesterday (thanks Extension English) and waking up this morning it felt so strange to realise that I did not have anything to study for or any reason to stress (besides for result day). I'm grateful that it is done and proud of what I have accomplished but honestly I am feeling a little lost with all this freedom (especially since I am THAT student who joined a million groups and did a million subjects lol). I am sure I'm not the only one so I figured why not just have a chat about it??
I think you'll find yourself a little lost for a moment. I found the best way was to actually stay semi attached to HSC. I definitely gave it a break, but shortly after I started organising my notes for distribution and cleaning up my desk area. Kind of to give closure, if anything. I had posters everywhere for different things I wanted to memorise, it was fairly intense. Admittedly, I still find a few things floating around in different places in my house, and my desk still has not fully recovered from HSC. I was easing myself out of the HSC. I went to Fiji to do some volunteer stuff for "schoolies" and then I started doing some ATAR Notes stuff, so I was back into it again ;)
You're definitely not the only one feeling a bit clueless at this time - with all the spare time! But I'm sure you'll find that you'll fill up your time shortly with all kinds of things - even if it is just meticulously powering through the list of movies you wanted to watch post HSC!
Post by: Celeriac on November 02, 2016, 02:22:23 pm
It feels extremely odd to be finished. It's as if I've been waiting for this day for the entire year (or two years), and yet it still doesn't feel like it's over, hence why I hopped straight onto the forums.
I think I'd say my experience with the HSC certainly felt tunnel visioned. No matter what I was doing, the HSC was always in the back of my mind, even if it was subconscious and I was trying to get away from it.
Now that it's over.. it's strange.
Although it's great that I can start doing the things I've held off for a few months :)
This isn't at all relevant to this thread but I just wanted to thank all those at AN (the mods, the community, etc) for being so kind and helpful. This has been an amazing website, and I definitely regret not using the forums regularly throughout the HSC. AN has helped me so much, starting from the lectures I went to back in January, the books I purchased, the articles and the forums. Also I'm not sure if the post-exam discussion threads have been a blessing that satiate my curiosity after an exam or a malice that make me sad I didn't change my multiple choice answers haha.
Thanks so much! :D
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 02, 2016, 02:25:38 pm
I just finished with Legal Studies today :)
It feels extremely odd to be finished. It's as if I've been waiting for this day for the entire year (or two years), and yet it still doesn't feel like it's over, hence why I hopped straight onto the forums.
I think I'd say my experience with the HSC certainly felt tunnel visioned. No matter what I was doing, the HSC was always in the back of my mind, even if it was subconscious and I was trying to get away from it.
Now that it's over.. it's strange.
Although it's great that I can start doing the things I've held off for a few months :)
This isn't at all relevant to this thread but I just wanted to thank all those at AN (the mods, the community, etc) for being so kind and helpful. This has been an amazing website, and I definitely regret not using the forums regularly throughout the HSC. AN has helped me so much, starting from the lectures I went to back in January, the books I purchased, the articles and the forums. Also I'm not sure if the post-exam discussion threads have been a blessing that satiate my curiosity after an exam or a malice that make me sad I didn't change my multiple choice answers haha.
Thanks so much! :D
Thanks for your kind words Celeriac!! We hope that we helped you achieve the goals you set yourself; don't worry, you'll adjust to the freedom really quickly! Be sure to stay around the forums, let us know how you went and the stuff you are up to! :)
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 02, 2016, 03:30:43 pm
This isn't at all relevant to this thread but I just wanted to thank all those at AN (the mods, the community, etc) for being so kind and helpful. This has been an amazing website, and I definitely regret not using the forums regularly throughout the HSC. AN has helped me so much, starting from the lectures I went to back in January, the books I purchased, the articles and the forums. Also I'm not sure if the post-exam discussion threads have been a blessing that satiate my curiosity after an exam or a malice that make me sad I didn't change my multiple choice answers haha.
Thanks so much! :D
You make us feel so fuzzy! You've been a valuable part of our community, so in turn, we have to thank you! Thanks for always being around with a curious mind and great study ethic :)
Post by: Celeriac on November 02, 2016, 03:48:26 pm
Thanks for your kind words Celeriac!! We hope that we helped you achieve the goals you set yourself; don't worry, you'll adjust to the freedom really quickly! Be sure to stay around the forums, let us know how you went and the stuff you are up to! :)
I'll be sure to stick around! :)
I might upload my notes or something although I'll have to do some hefty editing before I do that.
You make us feel so fuzzy! You've been a valuable part of our community, so in turn, we have to thank you! Thanks for always being around with a curious mind and great study ethic :)
I went to your legal studies lecture back in January. :) I remember the whole legal eagle thing. Unfortunately I never got to use the "Iceland 1171" example in my exams :(
Thank you again guys. The speedy replies to all our questions have been an immense help.
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 02, 2016, 04:22:30 pm
I went to your legal studies lecture back in January. :) I remember the whole legal eagle thing. Unfortunately I never got to use the "Iceland 1171" example in my exams :(
Thank you again guys. The speedy replies to all our questions have been an immense help.
1117* ;) That is too funny that you remember that! Makes me so happy. Such interesting facts to last a life time, amirite?? You're the best celeriac! :)
Post by: Celeriac on November 02, 2016, 05:25:50 pm
1117* ;) That is too funny that you remember that! Makes me so happy. Such interesting facts to last a life time, amirite?? You're the best celeriac! :)
Oops! Didn't get much sleep before legal so the date escaped me. Yes it is a very interesting fact haha. I think it stuck with me because I've read a bit about the Norse colonisation of North America + Greenland which happened at around the same time. :)
Post by: Swagadaktal on November 02, 2016, 05:42:12 pm
i love u jamon xo
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 02, 2016, 08:20:58 pm
hey guys im still getting fked by my vce exams but i just wanted to say
i love u jamon xo
Ily bae xo
Good luck with your exams!! ;D
Post by: Swagadaktal on November 02, 2016, 09:07:30 pm
Ily bae xothanks boo xox <3
Good luck with your exams!! ;D
Post by: heids on November 02, 2016, 10:27:50 pm
... gone. Finished.
Since I didn't know what to do with myself, like most of the nerds on here, I jumped on ATARNotes to keep going with VCE and have been stuck here since... you could always try that ;)
It's going to be disorienting and maybe empty for a while, sure, while you figure out what to put in place afterwards, but you'll get there. It's normal for anyone that dedicated themselves fully to their ATAR. I just recommend trying to pick up something that fills up the gaps, e.g. a volunteer position, as soon as possible! It's nice to relax and do nothing for a while, but I find it hard to take for more than a week :P
Anyway, YOU DID IT GUYS! Just well done :D
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 03, 2016, 12:47:16 pm
Since I didn't know what to do with myself, like most of the nerds on here, I jumped on ATARNotes to keep going with VCE and have been stuck here since... you could always try that ;)
The best outcome possible! :)
Post by: karenc. on November 03, 2016, 02:47:52 pm
Congrats for everyone finishing their HSC exams :)
I'm really looking forward to these holidays especially since i get to go overseas and I have a few medicine interviews as well.
Thanks AN community and mods for being soo helpful!
Kind regards,
Karen
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 03, 2016, 03:17:49 pm
hey guys :)
Congrats for everyone finishing their HSC exams :)
I'm really looking forward to these holidays especially since i get to go overseas and I have a few medicine interviews as well.
Thanks AN community and mods for being soo helpful!
Kind regards,
Karen
Yay Karen! Well done, where are you heading on your travels?
Be sure to let us know how your interviews go, and what you get up to next year :)
So glad we could be helpful! Enjoy the break, you've earned it! ;D
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 04, 2016, 08:41:49 am
Congrats for finishing Bliss!! I know from chatting to you around the forums that you have worked extremely hard, and helped a lot of people on the site in the process, you should be extremely proud of what you've accomplished.
I was THAT student too; don't worry you will adjust quick! Read books, catch up with friends, start a personal project (a few of my friends started websites/small businesses and stuff in the HSC break, I think one might have even written a novella or something?). You'll find ways to fill the time ;D
(I went on schoolies and it was awesome fun. It doesn't have to be as crazy as the popular perception if you don't want it to be and find the right crew) ;D
Thanks Jamon! I thought I had replied to this already but apparently I hadn't... Sorry! but I did read it earlier and I definitely felt all kinds of emotions reading it so once again thank you :) and thank you for always being a great help!
My next project is formal (I certainly never thought it would require this much planning) and then after that I will definitely have to conjure something up!
For the sake of saving time I also want to thank everyone who has been posting comments on here, I have read every single one and it's so great to see the community spirit alive!! I can't wait to be able to help the next cohort in the same way that I've been helped on here and strangely enough it will be with HSC experience ;)
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 04, 2016, 05:44:39 pm
For the sake of saving time I also want to thank everyone who has been posting comments on here, I have read every single one and it's so great to see the community spirit alive!! I can't wait to be able to help the next cohort in the same way that I've been helped on here and strangely enough it will be with HSC experience ;)
Seriously great to hear! Woohoo!
And formal is so exhausting - I took my sister Year 10 formal shoe shopping and we have been there since 9am, just returned five minutes ago. One pair of shoes. 8 hours. Tired sister.
Post by: ssarahj on November 04, 2016, 05:54:17 pm
Seriously great to hear! Woohoo!
And formal is so exhausting - I took my sister Year 10 formal shoe shopping and we have been there since 9am, just returned five minutes ago. One pair of shoes. 8 hours. Tired sister.
You have wayyyyyyyy more patience that I do! I went on a rampage one day and bought a dress, shoes, earrings and clutch in 3 hours (mostly just cause I wanted to go have lunch)
Post by: RuiAce on November 04, 2016, 06:04:54 pm
Seriously great to hear! Woohoo!
And formal is so exhausting - I took my sister Year 10 formal shoe shopping and we have been there since 9am, just returned five minutes ago. One pair of shoes. 8 hours. Tired sister.
You have wayyyyyyyy more patience that I do! I went on a rampage one day and bought a dress, shoes, earrings and clutch in 3 hours (mostly just cause I wanted to go have lunch)...can someone please analyse the extent of which these two are polar opposites
Post by: kawther on November 04, 2016, 06:27:48 pm
HSC was always on my mind, wether i was at a wedding, with friends or just hanging out. Now that its officially over, i just feel overwhelmed with all this extra time on my hands where i can do absolutely nothing and not feel bad haha
Im planning on convincing my parents to take me overseas, read the 1001 unread books on my shelf and catch up on all my TV shows :P
Also, i wanted to say thank you to everyone on ATARNotes for being super supportive and helpful <3
Enjoy your holidays everyone!
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 04, 2016, 08:39:12 pm
Seriously great to hear! Woohoo!
And formal is so exhausting - I took my sister Year 10 formal shoe shopping and we have been there since 9am, just returned five minutes ago. One pair of shoes. 8 hours. Tired sister.
haha wooaahhh! How did you even survive that? I would have given up after like 2 hours and decided to go home. Though that being said I actually did spend 3 consecutive weekends looking for my dress.... and still haven't found heels :-\
Post by: melprocrastinator on November 04, 2016, 10:27:54 pm
I literally feel like i have no purpose or direction anymore, but i like being able to watch TV without feeling guilty, and i wont miss waking up at 6am.
Im excited to party with friends, going overseas, and who knows if i get really bored ill excercise...??? Im pretty sure i should plant a tree or two, considering the amount of paper i used up this year...
But thanks to anyone who answered or marked my stuff this year :)
Post by: Sanaz on November 04, 2016, 11:06:35 pm
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 04, 2016, 11:07:40 pm
I finished with legal... that subject and i have a love-hate relationship. I LOVE it during class, but before exams when there are 3924 dates to remember, the love starts fading. But i wanted to thank Jamon for all his help with legal, and im not sure if you remember marking my surrogacy and birth tech essay... but im sure i dont have to explain why im so grateful and lucky that you did!
I literally feel like i have no purpose or direction anymore, but i like being able to watch TV without feeling guilty, and i wont miss waking up at 6am.
Im excited to party with friends, going overseas, and who knows if i get really bored ill excercise...??? Im pretty sure i should plant a tree or two, considering the amount of paper i used up this year...
But thanks to anyone who answered or marked my stuff this year :)
I do indeed remember marking it; I'm so happy it made an appearance for you! ;D bet you absolutely smashed it, congratulations on getting to the end! ;D ohh, planting a tree is actually a really cool idea, that should be a thing!
We hope you'll hang around a bit, let us know how you went and what you are up to. Congratulations once again! ;D
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 04, 2016, 11:11:49 pm
I have the weirdest feeling... I feel depressed tbh... hopefully I get out of this rut haha
It's okay Sanaz, I felt a bit the same after my HSC! Didn't really know what to do with myself. You'll adjust pretty quick to all your new found spare time I am sure! ;D
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 05, 2016, 10:48:38 am
I literally feel like i have no purpose or direction anymore, but i like being able to watch TV without feeling guilty, and i wont miss waking up at 6am.
Im excited to party with friends, going overseas, and who knows if i get really bored ill excercise...??? Im pretty sure i should plant a tree or two, considering the amount of paper i used up this year...
I actually find myself feeling the guilt of procrastination and have to consistently remind myself I have nothing to feel guilty about haha I guess old habits are hard to shake. And I absolutely love your tree planting idea! That should seriously become a after HSC tradition (although I feel like I would have to plant a forest to compensate... My english teacher sure loves his readers)
Post by: melprocrastinator on November 05, 2016, 11:20:35 am
I do indeed remember marking it; I'm so happy it made an appearance for you! ;D bet you absolutely smashed it, congratulations on getting to the end! ;D ohh, planting a tree is actually a really cool idea, that should be a thing!
We hope you'll hang around a bit, let us know how you went and what you are up to. Congratulations once again! ;D
Thankyou, ill be sure to let you know how it all goes. This is really bad, i guess my head has just been in other places, but when do the results come out???
ahaha yes, planting a tree should be a thing, there should be some sort of HSC forest. ;D
I actually find myself feeling the guilt of procrastination and have to consistently remind myself I have nothing to feel guilty about haha I guess old habits are hard to shake. And I absolutely love your tree planting idea! That should seriously become a after HSC tradition (although I feel like I would have to plant a forest to compensate... My english teacher sure loves his readers)
yes i know what you mean. I was kinda joking about the tree thing, but i actually think i might need too. I keep finding more sheets of paper, long after i thought i had cleared everything.
Post by: RuiAce on November 05, 2016, 11:40:33 am
Extension 2 maths is the biggest killer of trees ever (during HSC)
Post by: ayesha2011t on November 05, 2016, 11:41:41 am
I mean the list is endless, and I feel like it would be such a cool experience, you're helping people around the world while still at home! So, maybe just surf around on the website and you might like something you would want to do (:
https://www.unv.org/
Edit: I also just realised, it would look smashing in future resumes ;)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 05, 2016, 12:53:35 pm
Hey guys, I'm doing VCE and am still in year 11 so I can't relate fully to you all (': but, since you all are feeling lost, I think giving this a shot would be worthwhile. It's becoming a UN volunteer, but the best part is, it's all online. So you can choose what you're interested in, and then u just volunteer away from your laptops. It could be teaching english to students overseas, or even if you aren't an english person, writing up some UN-related reports, research reports, or even translating some work (if you are fluent in other languages).
I mean the list is endless, and I feel like it would be such a cool experience, you're helping people around the world while still at home! So, maybe just surf around on the website and you might like something you would want to do (:
https://www.unv.org/
Edit: I also just realised, it would look smashing in future resumes ;)
Holy cow how cool is that!! What an awesome opportunity, thanks for sharing Myrtle! ;D
Post by: Joseph41 on November 05, 2016, 01:28:03 pm
I actually had no idea what I was meant to do after finishing Year 12, and this thread sort of prompted me to write a quick little post here. It's from a Victorian perspective, but most of it is generic enough to still be relevant. :)
Congratulations to everybody for finishing! Awesome. No more HSC! ;D
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 05, 2016, 01:33:01 pm
Hey guys, I'm doing VCE and am still in year 11 so I can't relate fully to you all (': but, since you all are feeling lost, I think giving this a shot would be worthwhile. It's becoming a UN volunteer, but the best part is, it's all online. So you can choose what you're interested in, and then u just volunteer away from your laptops. It could be teaching english to students overseas, or even if you aren't an english person, writing up some UN-related reports, research reports, or even translating some work (if you are fluent in other languages).
I mean the list is endless, and I feel like it would be such a cool experience, you're helping people around the world while still at home! So, maybe just surf around on the website and you might like something you would want to do (:
https://www.unv.org/
Edit: I also just realised, it would look smashing in future resumes ;)
I got seriously excited reading and 100% going to sign up! Thanking for sharing it!
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 05, 2016, 01:35:25 pm
Whilst we're on the note of trees
Extension 2 maths is the biggest killer of trees ever (during HSC)
I spent all day yesterday creating piles of all the work I plan on burning and in separating it into subject matter I can definitely say that I was shocked by the amount of maths work I had accumulated these last 2 years. It was actually my second largest pile (after english)!!
Post by: RuiAce on November 05, 2016, 01:43:52 pm
I spent all day yesterday creating piles of all the work I plan on burning and in separating it into subject matter I can definitely say that I was shocked by the amount of maths work I had accumulated these last 2 years. It was actually my second largest pile (after english)!!Maths. Kills. Trees.
It's the only externality I dislike about it aha
Post by: ayesha2011t on November 05, 2016, 02:44:31 pm
Holy cow how cool is that!! What an awesome opportunity, thanks for sharing Myrtle! ;D
I got seriously excited reading and 100% going to sign up! Thanking for sharing it!No worries guys! (:
Post by: Swagadaktal on November 05, 2016, 04:12:58 pm
(:this has to be a bannable offence writing a smiley face like that right?
everyone knows its :) not the other way around
I'll issue you a warning for now because it's your first time offence
Post by: ayesha2011t on November 05, 2016, 04:26:22 pm
this has to be a bannable offence writing a smiley face like that right?Sorry! /:
everyone knows its :) not the other way around
I'll issue you a warning for now because it's your first time offence
I like to be unique (:
Post by: HopefulLawStudent on November 05, 2016, 04:32:30 pm
this has to be a bannable offence writing a smiley face like that right?
everyone knows its :) not the other way around
I'll issue you a warning for now because it's your first time offence
Swag; you'd be a scary asf mod.
Post by: RuiAce on November 05, 2016, 04:48:32 pm
Swag; you'd be a scary asf mod.More like inappropriate mod.
(: (: (: moaning myrtle should not feel bad (: (: (:
Post by: Swagadaktal on November 05, 2016, 05:47:18 pm
More like inappropriate mod.nah thats it rui ur officially on the same level as Heidii as a mod.
(: (: (: moaning myrtle should not feel bad (: (: (:
when i post on ur milestone i'd write u and heidii on equal levels.
#rekt
#burn
#lookmanicantthinkofgoodcomebackswheninadrainingexamperiod
Post by: RuiAce on November 05, 2016, 05:51:31 pm
nah thats it rui ur officially on the same level as Heidii as a mod.I don't really care tbh
when i post on ur milestone i'd write u and heidii on equal levels.
#rekt
#burn
#lookmanicantthinkofgoodcomebackswheninadrainingexamperiod
Post by: Swagadaktal on November 05, 2016, 06:43:09 pm
I don't really care tbhthat's what they all say
;)
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 07, 2016, 11:15:05 am
Post by: Joseph41 on November 07, 2016, 11:35:00 am
A few people have asked about UTS Communications, and I've written my thoughts here if you'd like to know more about a post-HSC option! :)
Far out. Is there anything you HSC mods can't do? This is great!
P.S. Thank you for this, because I've considered studying at UTS! :)
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 07, 2016, 01:16:07 pm
Far out. Is there anything you HSC mods can't do? This is great!
P.S. Thank you for this, because I've considered studying at UTS! :)
Ha! Glad I could be of service ;)
Post by: Blissfulmelodii on November 07, 2016, 08:07:53 pm
A few people have asked about UTS Communications, and I've written my thoughts here if you'd like to know more about a post-HSC option! :)
This is awesome! Thank you so much for doing it!