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...
Hello OP. I hope this conversation went alright for you.
There are pathways to get where you want to be. Accept the outcome then do your research and set short term goals. Articulating those plans to your parents could help. The best way to mend that relationship is time and tangible action...
Never studied at UNSW. The consensus 6 years ago was that BIS was more prestigious than BIT. I suggest looking at the sponsors and amount of industry placement spots each has. This is what will make the majority of difference (long term) i feel. Once you have a few years of experience under your...
Entry level customer facing jobs in high pressure and high exposure sectors of the finance industry including collections, complaints and (to a lesser extent) sales (especially where there is cold-calling involved). With sales you probably wouldn't do the selling, but fielding or qualifying...
The sentiment was generally that UNSW was the superior programme but I don't think it really mattered. Pretty sure UNSW is 4 years while BIT is three. Apply for both and take what you can get.