The Student Space

Today I chatted with Christian who is a Podiatrist. He completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Podiatry at La Trobe University. 

This episode covers:

✅ why La Trobe and why Podiatry?

✅ transitioning to university and advice for new students

✅ the content in each subject and how they were tested

✅ how much maths is part of the degree

✅ placement experience and experiencing the La Trobe Podiatry Clinic 

✅ starting his own business as a podiatrist straight after graduation 

✅ a day in the life as a podiatrist 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about studying at La Trobe or becoming a Podiatrist? Reach out to Christian on Instagram The Performance Podiatrist  https://www.theperformancepodiatrist.com.au/  

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Today I chatted with Angie who is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Melbourne. Today we aren't chatting about her degree but are discussing emotions, pressure to succeed, ATAR reactions and how she managed her wellbeing in VCE. 

This episode covers:

✅ Angie's aspirations for after Year 12 

✅ advice for students if you have no idea what pathway you want to take

✅ how she managed burnout and the all the emotions of Year 12

✅ the immense pressure she had from herself and her parents to succeed in VCE

✅ her ATAR reaction story and how her parents reacted

✅ at what point that she realised that her ATAR didn't define her

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Angie contact her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-xu-541a76186/. 

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 Ella who is studying a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne majoring in Zoology. 

This episode covers:

✅ what exactly is the study of Zoology? 

✅ what subjects Ella studied in the first year of the degree + how they were assessed

✅ how much maths is part of her degree 

✅ how lockdowns have impacted her studying 

✅ different types of social clubs at university (including the Cheese club, the Pirate club and Wildlife Conservation Society)

✅ the jobs available after completing a major in zoology

+ lots more

Have more questions for Ella? Reach here at [email protected]

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Today I chatted with Erica who is studying a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at La Trobe University. 

This episode covers:

✅ What is psychology and why La Trobe?

✅ Subjects completed in first year and how they were assessed

✅ What the contact hours are like + social life of the course

✅Placement, work experience and other fun subjects available to students  

✅The requirements to get into an Honours year + what it entails 

✅Next steps to become an accredited psychologist (*hint* it requires a lot more study!)

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Erica? Reach out to her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-gikovski-528044196/ 

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 Zach who is studying a Bachelor of Design majoring in Architecture at The University of Melbourne. 

This episode covers:

✅ Why architecture and why The University of Melbourne?

✅ Subjects completed in first year and how they were assessed

✅ What the contact hours are like

✅ Fun electives outside of Design 

✅If Zach felt that Architecture has a heavy workload or competitive 

✅Zach shares how him and a group of mates created a startup that was acquired by Mr. Yum! & other cool uni experiences

✅Next steps to become accredited (*hint* it requires a lot more study!)

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Zach? Reach out to him 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

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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 Darren who graduated with a 99.95 ATAR and is in his first year studying Medicine at Monash University. 

Check out the previous episode with Darren on how he achieved a 99.95 ATAR. 

This episode covers:

✅why Darren wanted to study Medicine 

✅whether he had a backup option incase he didn't get in 

✅entry requirements = insight on the UCAT and interviews

✅an overview of the course and what to expect in the 5 years

✅what subjects he completed in first year and how they were assessed

✅whether the course is competitive or more collaborative

✅ whether Med students have no life - are they always studying?

✅how lockdowns have impacted the university experience 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Darren? Subscribe to his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvpBKe4PjxCctjIrE01OIIQ) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dazz.tan/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DarrenTan101)

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 Michael who has been working at the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for over 7 years. He answers all the frequently asked questions you're wondering about ATARs, Scaling, Preferences, Results and Special Consideration. 

This episode covers:

✅ overview of ATARs and how they are calculated

✅ why subjects scale up or down and why scaling is necessary 

✅ how do university preferences work and what order should you put your courses in

✅ how to change your preferences and what date can we change them until 

✅ when ATARs are being released and how students can access their results 

✅ receiving an offer or what happens if you don't get your first preference

✅ what is Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and what to include in your application 

✅ how lockdown and COVID19 has impacted VCE students and whether there should be any amendments 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about ATARs, Preferences, SEAS, Results or Scholarships? visit VTAC website https://www.vtac.edu.au/

Check out VTAC on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/vtacmedia 

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 Maddie who you might have heard on our previous episode about her experience studying a Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University. Check out the previous episode here. 

In this episode we discuss her experience moving out of home to live on campus at Deakin University.

This episode covers:

✅  why she decided to move out of home (and interstate!)

✅ what the application process was like to live on campus 

✅ the preparations and things to organise before moving out of home

✅ we talk though different accomodation options and how to decide which is for you

✅ managing the costs of paying rent and living out of home

✅ staying connected with friends and family back at home

✅ advice and insight for any student thinking about moving out of home

+ lots more

Check out Maddie's podcast "Don't Fall Please Call" @dontfallpleasecall and on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/60ihry8DGe5Gm96WRXxofB?si=oCnZdp2_QDureyLwCHG6xw&dl_branch=1&nd=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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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 Maddie who is completing her Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University. 

This episode covers:

✅ difference between and enrolled nurse (EN) and a registered nurse (RN)

✅ what subjects she completed in the first year + what the assessments were like

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

✅ placement experiences at different wards 

✅ completing the Clinical Fellowship program at the Epworth hospital 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about Deakin, studying Nursing or about the Epworth Clinical Fellowship? Find Maddie on Instagram @nursingwith.maddie & https://www.instagram.com/nursingwith.maddie/

Check out Maddie's podcast "Don't Fall Please Call" @dontfallpleasecall and on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/60ihry8DGe5Gm96WRXxofB?si=oCnZdp2_QDureyLwCHG6xw&dl_branch=1&nd=1

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 Darren who achieved an ATAR of 99.95 in 2020. 

This episode covers:

✅ what subjects he completed (...*hint* he completed 7!!)

✅ pressures to succeed in VCE

✅ managing emotions and feeling anxious - especially recovering from a 'bad SAC'

✅ unpacking quality vs quantity and discussing answers after a SAC/exam

✅ how COVID19 and learning online impacted his learning

✅ study tips and staying motivated during remote learning

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Darren? Subscribe to his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvpBKe4PjxCctjIrE01OIIQ) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dazz.tan/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DarrenTan101) 

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:

✔︎ subscribing 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.