Christmas meet popped off when i last saw us advertise them in 2014 & 2015. It's a big part of why I decided to become a moderator in the first place. This one has as much interest as back then so it should be good. I'll be trying my best to go.
For those going to Uni:
You only need to work hard for a short period. Then you get to have the most chill break that you'll probably get until retirement.
Pitfall is not understanding how chill that break is and deciding to take it easy.
You guys will just learn that there are differences between your personal values and hobbies outside of school.
If you apply effort then you can keep contact with people. It's just important to understand that most people won't and it's not about you.
I know a lot of people that still have...
If you haven't applied for scholarships there's still time. Apart from that just study for the HSC and enjoy being a senior in your school.
I was pretty sentimental when graduating but I very rarely think back on highschool now.
General life tips for someone about to graduate:
You will...
My focus would be on doing all the due-dilligence i could do around the USYD degree. Research specific aspects of the coursework, call the university to ask questions, see if you know existing people in that degree and ask about their experience in that particular course etc.
If you can...
The sponsors are what matter. In your situation, I would be basing my decision off this. Your two placement companies could lead to 2nd year temporary work or a reference from the correct place with graduate program applications.
This doesn't just mean what is listed on the website. It also...