The Student Space

Trying to enrol in University and feel there are a bunch of terms that are new and foreign? Have no idea what a hurdle requirement is or what the difference is between part time and full time study? 

In this episode I chat with Steph who has worked in the Tertiary Education industry for over 7 years. She shares insight on common terms we hear in relation to university. 

This episode covers:

✅ what the difference between undergraduate, graduate, masters, honours 

✅ explaining terms such as bridging course, credit advance standing, requisite waiver, credit points 

✅ explaining difference between tutorials, seminars, labs, workshops, lectures

✅ what a WAM or GPA is and how it's calculated 

✅ changing courses, changing universities 

✅ explaining what a major, minor, elective, breadth track is 

✅ terms about uni life: student union, handbook, underloading, overloading, deferred study, study abroad 

+ lots more

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!

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 Katie who is currently studying a Bachelor of Design (majoring in Urban Planning) at The University of Melbourne. 

This episode covers:

✅ starting her university journey in a Bachelor of Arts 

✅ why she decided to move to a Bachelor of Design (majoring in Urban Planning)

✅ the different major options as part of the Bachelor of Design 

✅ what an Urban Planner actually does

✅ the subjects she completed, assessments and contact hours

✅ work and internship experience 

✅ the next steps to become accredited and career outcomes

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Katie? Reach her on Instagram @katie.an.urban.planner https://www.instagram.com/katie.an.urbanplanner/

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 Podcasts or following on Spotify

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 Harry who has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science & Masters of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University. 

This episode covers:

✅ first year at La Trobe University including different subjects, contact hours & assessments 

✅ completing a Cert IV Allied Health Assistant course through ERA

✅ transitioning from Applied Science to Masters of Physiotherapy 

✅ placement experience - putting theory into practice 

✅ starting up his own business @znth.rehab

✅ career opportunities at the end of the degree 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Harry? Reach out to him on Instagram @znth.rehab https://www.instagram.com/znth.rehab/ https://znthrehab.com.au/ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-073012124/ 

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!

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 Steph who has worked in the Tertiary Education industry for over 7 years. She shares insight on the costs of university. 

This episode covers:

✅ what is CSP and HECS-HELP loan?

✅ breaking down common terms (approved education provider, ATO, Census date, TFN, CSP etc)

✅ how do you know if you are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place?

✅ how much can I borrow as part of the HECS-HELP loan?

✅ is there interest that's charged on the loan?

✅ how to keep track of what you borrow

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions about HECS-HELP visit the StudyAssist website https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/hecs-help.

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 Podcasts or following on Spotify

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 Sabine who has just completed the Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School. She didn't always want to become a lawyer from high school as she began her studies in a Bachelor of Arts (also at The University of Melbourne). 

This episode covers:

✅ Sabine's experience studying International Baccalaureate in China

✅ Why she chose Bachelor of Arts at Uni Melb

✅ Why Bachelor of Arts always seems to get a bad wrap + how to get the most out of your Arts degree

✅ Entry + Application process to Melbourne Law School (sitting the LSAT)

✅ What you study at Law school & how it's structured

✅ Clerkships + gaining practical experience 

✅ Next steps to becoming a lawyer 

+ lots more!

❓Have any more questions about Bachelor of Arts or the Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School? Reach out to Sabine on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinejohnson/

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 Podcasts or following on Spotify

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 Bella who completed a Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Secondary Teaching both at The University of Melbourne. 

This episode covers:

✅ what Bachelor of Arts was like in first year (content, work load, elective options)

✅ the different majors of an Arts degree (and yes - there are alot!)

✅ why Arts degrees typically get a bad wrap

✅ insight on Masters of Secondary Teaching (the content, contact hours, learning areas)

✅ placement experience (tips, advice, assessments)

✅ what kind of careers are available once graduated from a Masters of Secondary Teaching

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Bella? Connect with her on Instagram @a_teaching_journey 

🧠 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 Podcasts or following on Spotify

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 Eliza who launched Glam Theory Studios in 2019. She is a serial entrepreneur Eliza splits her time between running the salon, working as a makeup artist, packing orders and running socials for her makeup brush line Glam Theory Cosmetics and educating aspiring artists through the Eliza Madeline Makeup Academy.

This episode covers:

✅ how she found her passion for makeup

✅ how she grew her makeup business from retail to home-based to owning her own salon 

✅ where to go to perfect your makeup skills without spending thousands on courses

✅ being told “go back to uni” or “to get a real job”

✅  what the most challenging part of being a business owner is

✅ how she balances work, social life and rest time

❓Have any more questions for Eliza? Connect with her on Instagram @elizamadelinemakeup @glamtheory.studios @glamtheory.cosmetics @elizamadelinemakeupacademy

🧠 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 Podcasts or following on Spotify

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 Laura who has completed a double degree at Monash University - Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) and Bachelor of Marketing. 

This episode covers:

✅ how she decided on this double degree

✅ what her first year at Monash University was like - content, contact hours, social life 

✅ travelling for university - New York City & more

✅ internships: putting theory into practice

✅ why you should network at university 

✅ her current work and what career outcomes there are when you graduate from this degree 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Laura? Connect with her on LinkedIn.

🧠 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 Podcasts or following on Spotify

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 Tamsyn who moved from Melbourne to Canberra to complete a Bachelor of Philosophy (Science) at ANU. 

This episode covers:

✅ why and how she chose ANU for university?

✅ completing accelerated university mathematics during high school 

✅ considerations and things to organise before moving to ANU (transport, meals, accomodation, part time work etc)

✅ her experience living at college and away from friends and family from home 

✅ unpack her course: Bachelor of Philosophy (Science) - contact hours, assessments, mentor, fun electives

❓Have any more questions for Tamsyn? Connect with her at [email protected]

🧠 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 Podcasts or following on Spotify

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 Bella a recent graduate from her Masters of Secondary Teaching at The University of Melbourne where we discuss all things VCE Psychology. 

This episode covers:

✅ what is the study of Psychology?

✅  An overview of Units 1 - 4 (what exactly do you learn?)

✅ How is the exam structured

✅ Study Tips + Advice 

✅ Enjoying VCE Psychology and want to study it at University? We also chat study and career pathways 

❓Have any more questions for Bella? Connect with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/a_teaching_journey

Support the show by:

✔︎ subscribing on Apple/Google Podcasts or following on Spotify

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.