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Thanks - yeah I've heard of that - do you know if it's any good?

I'm not sure if this is the right section to post in but here's my dilemma: I'm doing science(geography)/law (2nd year), passionate about the environment but really interested in public policy in general. I'm not really enjoying the science (just doesn't seem practical), and I'm considering...

Yeah I am, especially the law part. Had cold feet about whether I was doing the right thing but finally feel settled and love it so far.

Yeah like everyone says, you can't go wrong with either. I'm doing science/law and chose UNSW mostly because of its law faculty. I really love the teaching style and definitely think it was the best decision for me. I don't regret not going to USYD.

You can take a look at the specific courses you'll be doing here: https://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2014/3965.html

Like the others have have said, only do it if you want to. It's as simple and as complex as that. If you have a vague interest in it, then go for it - no harm done (you can always drop it). But if you have absolutely no interest in it, then don't. And also, you're in yr 10 - I don't think you...

Re: Laptops for university Yeah I totally agree - I'm also bias - I absolutely love my 11 inch Macbook air - it's the perfect size, the keyboard and trackpad are fab (these were important factors for me) and it's incredibly speedy. Yes it was $1000 but I love it heaps so I think it's justified.

I'm definitely in no position to provide advice on this matter, but I just want to say that although you feel like some people don't care about you, the truth is, so many more people love you and depend on you. Everyone goes through rough patches. You're not alone in this sense - yes, your...

Can easily eat a whole pizza if I'm hungry (8-10 slices) - when I start eating pizza, I can't stop

+ 1 Literally this.

I'm one of those people that fervently believes that if you have a passion, you should continue to go for it. You obviously really want to do medicine/dentistry, and don't have nearly as much passion for law. Seriously, with your passion and willpower, I think you'll get in eventually. If you'd...

+ 1 - I've only completed my first year of law, and so far my method is to make detailed notes of your readings before class (will depend on how much available time you have), and then modify them according to what is said in your lectures (add points that you've missed, or delete information...

Re: Advice from a graduated HSC student on how to excel in senior year studies(yr 11/ Hi Mei, just want to say this guide is absolutely amazing! You're doing a huge service by using your time to help others. We need more people like you! All the best in your future endeavours :)

Great answer deswa1! You summed it up perfectly. I didn't get 99.95 so I'm not sure about the differences in the scholarship, but when I was deciding between Usyd & UNSW, I literally just went with my gut. My parents wanted me to go to Usyd because of the prestige, but I ended up going to UNSW...

Thanks everyone for your input. I think I'm just going to continue my degree and if I start to hate it or become passionate about something else, I'll consider changing degrees.