The Student Space

Today I chatted with Tiana who is studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in Computing and Software Systems at The University of Melbourne. 

This episode covers:

✅ why science at The University of Melbourne?

✅ how she decided on her major ✨computing and software systems ✨

✅ other fun subjects outside of Science - include a Forestry subject 

✅ how much maths is part of the degree?

✅ Tiana's experience in a range of volunteering and work experience (Google Get Ahead ANZ, Code Camp, InnovatEd Bootcamp, RESN)

✅ tips for putting yourself out there making the most of your uni degree

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about Science, Melbourne Uni or anything in the Tech industry? Reach out to Tiana on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiana-litchfield/

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

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🧠 This episode is sponsored by KIS Academics. Check out their tutoring and online courses at https://kisacademics.com/ or follow them on instagram @kis_academics! 

💰Are you in high school and feel like you need extra support with your studies? Our friends at KIS Academics are offering you a special discount. Head over to my instagram account @the.studnetspace and DM me ‘KIS’ and I’ll send you a special link for discounted tutoring or online courses.

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Is your dream to become a doctor? Applying for medical school?

Today I chatted with Aahana who is just completed her first year of Medicine at Monash University. Today we discuss medical interview - what to expect and how to ace them!

This episode covers:

✅ getting into Medicine (undergraduate and post graduate pathways) 

✅ different types of interviews (multiple mini interviews (MMI) & panel)

✅ what kinds of questions you can expect in MMI and panel interviews

✅ tips for structuring your responses 

✅ staying cool, calm, collected during the interview

✅ getting into Medicine is an emotional rollercoaster - unpacking the reality

✅ debunking myths about studying Medicine

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Aahana about Monash, studying Medicine or about your upcoming interview? Reach out to her at Aahana Dudani on Facebook, [email protected] or her mobile 0403-943-626.

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

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Today I chatted with Scarlett who is studying a double degree (Nursing and Midwifery) at Monash University. 

This episode covers:

✅ difference between and nursing and midwifery

✅ course structure including subjects, assessments and contact hours

✅ what kind of maths (if any) is part of the course

✅ placement experiences at different wards

✅ next steps to become an accredited Nurse or Midwife 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about Monash, studying Nursing or Midwifery? Find Scarlett on Instagram @getthescopepodcast https://www.instagram.com/getthescopepodcast/. 

Find Scarlett and Kaitlyn's podcast Get The Scope on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVrgnHJtu1qCmQJx9tHd5 and Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-the-scope/id1550611301

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

Follow us on instagram @the.studentspace.

🧠 This episode is sponsored by KIS Academics. 

Are you in high school and feel like you need extra support with your studies? Our friends at KIS Academics are offering you a special discount. Head over to my instagram account @the.studnetspace and DM me ‘KIS’ and I’ll send you a special link for discounted tutoring or online courses.

Check out their tutoring and online courses at https://kisacademics.com/ or follow them on instagram @kis_academics!

Support the show by:

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this podcast is recorded on. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to this podcast.

Today I chatted with Alex who is studying to become an accredited Doctor. She's currently studying a Doctor of Medicine at The University of Melbourne. 

This episode covers:

✅ why she chose a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University 

✅ insight on her undergraduate degree including subjects, contact hours and assessments 

✅ what the career outcomes are if you just complete a Bachelor of Biomedical Science

✅ difference between studying Medicine direct entry (undergrad) vs. postgrad

✅ sitting the GAMSAT and Interviewing

✅ why she chose The University of Melbourne for the Doctor of Medicine

✅ clinical placement experience

✅ life as a medical student - work load and social life 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about either Monash or Melbourne University or getting into Medicine? Reach out to Alex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexinmed/

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

Follow us on instagram @the.studentspace.

🧠 This episode is sponsored by KIS Academics. Check out their tutoring and online courses at https://kisacademics.com/ or follow them on instagram @kis_academics!

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this podcast is recorded on. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to this podcast.

Today I chatted with Xenia who is at Monash University studying a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism & Asian studies) with a Diploma of Languages (Japanese). 

This episode covers:

✅ Xenia's experience in the Access Monash Program

✅ why she chose Monash and why an Arts degree?

✅ how she decided what major to study (Journalism & Asian studies)

✅ what exactly is a Diploma of Languages?

✅ how lockdown and COVID19 has impacted her studies

✅ Xenia's involvement in student magazines, publications and other cool opportunities

✅ travel opportunities overseas as part of the degree

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Xenia? Reach out to her on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/xenia-sanut/

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

Follow us on instagram @the.studentspace.

🧠 This episode is sponsored by KIS Academics. Check out their tutoring and online courses at https://kisacademics.com/ or follow them on instagram @kis_academics!

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this podcast is recorded on. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to this podcast.

Today I chatted with Tash who shares her non-linear journey to her dream course. From high school she had her heart set on studying Medicine and decided to venture overseas to Russia to begin her studies. After realising Medicine wasn't for her she returned back to Australia and begun a double degree in Science and Arts at Monash University. Although she realised the Science part of her degree wasn't for her, she found a passion for journalism and international studies. 

This episode covers:

✅ Tash's high school experience at John Monash Science School 

✅ her intentions for studying Medicine in Russia 

✅ why she decided to ditch Medicine and come back to Australia for a Science/Arts double degree

✅ emotions and feelings of judgement around changing degrees

✅ how she discovered her passion for Journalism 

✅ securing internships, work experience and breaking into industry as a producer, editor and writer  

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Tash reach out to her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-schapova-10b155197/

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

Follow us on instagram @the.studentspace.

🧠 This episode is sponsored by KIS Academics. Check out their tutoring and online courses at https://kisacademics.com/ or follow them on instagram @kis_academics!

Support the show by:

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this podcast is recorded on. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to this podcast.

Today I chatted with Mikayla who is studying a Bachelor of Design at The University of Melbourne. 

This episode covers:

✅ why she chose The University of Melbourne and why a Bachelor of Design?

✅ what a major in Civil Systems and Construction entails 

✅ first year university subjects, assessments and contact hours 

✅ how much Maths is part of the degree

✅ gender imbalances and whether she feels outnumbered in a major typically dominated by males

✅ extra curricular at university (getting involved in clubs, societies and volunteering)

✅ the next steps to become accredited in the industry + future study opportunities 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Mikayla reach out to her [email protected].

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

Follow us on instagram @the.studentspace.

🧠 This episode is sponsored by KIS Academics. Check out their tutoring and online courses at https://kisacademics.com/ or follow them on instagram @kis_academics!

Support the show by:

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this podcast is recorded on. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to this podcast.

Today I chatted with Jackson who is in his first year at Monash University studying a Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging.

This episode covers:

✅ What exactly is Radiography and Medical Imaging

✅ Why Monash? Why Radiography and Medical Imaging?

✅ First Year Subject overview + assessments

✅ What the staff are like who teach the course

✅ How much Physics is part of the course 

✅ Placement experience  

✅ How lockdowns and COVID19 has impacted the course 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about studying at Monash or this particular course? Reach out to Jackson https://www.facebook.com/didi.derpenstein.1

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

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🧠 This episode is sponsored by KIS Academics. Check out their tutoring and online courses at https://kisacademics.com/ or follow them on instagram @kis_academics!

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this podcast is recorded on. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to this podcast.

Today I chatted with Bronte who achieved two perfect study scores (50) in Chemistry and Economics in VCE. 

This episode covers:

✅ how she chose her subjects 

✅ whether there was any pressure to do well and achieve a high ATAR

✅ advice to reduce nerves before a SAC

✅ bouncing back from a 'bad' SAC

✅ study tips for VCE Economics

✅ study tips for VCE Chemistry 

✅ how she balanced sporting commitments and study

✅ online learning tips

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about VCE Economics, VCE Chemistry or Year 12? Reach out to Bronte on Facebook (Bronte Coxhill) or [email protected]. 

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

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🧠 This episode is sponsored by KIS Academics. Check out their tutoring and online courses at https://kisacademics.com/ or follow them on instagram @kis_academics!

Support the show by:

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this podcast is recorded on. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to this podcast.

 📚HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ULTIMATE SUBJECT GUIDE 📚

This episode covers:

✅What you learn in VCE Health and Human Development

✅What are the assessments/SACs like 

✅Can you do 3/4  HHD without the 1/2?

✅What was the most challenging area of study for HHD?

✅Top study tips to best learn HHD and other recommendations 

✅How does the content you learn in HHD compare to what you’re studying at university?

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about Health and Human Development or want to ask Piper about studying Medicine at Monash? Reach her at [email protected] 

Have more questions about university, courses or the next step after Year 12? Join our facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestudentspace

Follow us on instagram @the.studentspace.

🧠 This episode is sponsored by KIS Academics. Check out their tutoring and online courses at https://kisacademics.com/ or follow them on instagram @kis_academics!

Support the show by:

✔︎ following on Apple, Google and Spotify Podcasts

I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this podcast is recorded on. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to this podcast.