The Student Space

Choosing your pathway after Year 12 can be challenging! I know how overwhelming open days can be.

Looking for an overview of all University Open Days? Want a pdf of all these questions? Check out this guide! 

❓Have any more questions for me? Connect with me on Instagram @the.studentspace or LinkedIn

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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 a 20-year-old entrepreneur who deferred university to grow her e-commerce store @forthesoul.au. 

This episode covers:

✅ putting pressure of yourself to succeed in VCE

✅ getting into dream course (B. Speech Pathologist) but realising you hate it

✅ making the decision to defer university

✅ top skills/tools you need to start you own business 

✅ day in the life of a 20-year old business owner

✅  what Maddie wish she knew in Year 11 and 12

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Maddie? Connect with him on Instagram, TikTok and check out her website!

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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 Ben an experienced English teacher, VCAA assessor and education consultant who shares insight and advice on The General Achievement Test (GAT). 

This episode covers:

✅ what is the GAT? why do we have to do it?

✅  breakdown of writing task 1

✅  breakdown of writing task 2

✅  multi-choice tips and example

✅  should you study for the GAT? and if so how to prepare for it?

✅  the classic 'GATchphrase' - do assessors know about it? do you get marked down?

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Ben? Connect with him on Instagram @vceenglish2021 and @the.englishlab or website

Also check out his YouTube channel: The English Lab

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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.

Want to achieve great things? Want to be a future leader? Look no further than my chat with Wil!

Today I’m joined by Wil who is an 18 years old social entrepreneur who is dedicated to supporting youth across the globe to realise their true potential. After dropping out of school in Year 12 Wil is the CEO and founder of Youth Leadership Academy Australia. He travels around Australia, NZ and the world to inspire young people to realise their leadership potential and that age does not determine their ability to achieve extraordinary things. Wil’s story is certainly inspiring and I know by the end of today’s chat you'll feel empowered, motivated and confident to start (or continue) your own entrepreneurial journey.

We chat about:

✅ Wil's first entrepreneurial venture at only 14 years old  

✅ high school experience and deciding to not sit his VCE exams 

✅ the journey to creating Youth Leadership Academy Australia 

✅ advice for students wanting to be entrepreneurial and do great things

❓Have any more questions for Wil? Connect with him on Instagram @wilmassara and check out his website https://www.wilmassara.com/

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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 Alice who has graduated from a Bachelor of Nutrition Science & Master of Dietetics at Monash University. We chat about

✅ how she picked up Chemistry in Year 12

✅ what a dietician is and does?

✅ the different areas dieticians can work in 

✅ all about the uni degrees - structure, work load, contact hours + how much maths is in it

✅ day in the life of a accredited dietician + misconceptions of the career 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Alice? Connect with her on Instagram @alicemikadietician.

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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.

In this episode I chat to Alice who completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma in 2019. This episode covers:

✅ what is the IB?

✅ what are the subject requirements?

✅ what are the other requirements? TOK, Extended Essay, CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service)

✅ benefits of choosing to studying IB (opposed to VCE) + common misconceptions

✅ balancing workload & how you can decide if IB is for you

+ lots more

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

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 Milena who has graduated from a Bachelor of Nursing from ACU. This episode covers:

✅ what first year nursing at ACU is like

✅ placement experience at different hospital wards (+ placement tips)

✅ studying nursing during a global pandemic

✅ balancing uni work, placement, causal job, social life

✅ next steps to becoming a Registered Nurse

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Milena? Connect with her on Instagram.

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 Alice who is currently studying a double degree (Commerce & Law) at Monash University. Alice initially didn't receive the ATAR score required for this course as began her studies at La Trobe University before she transferred to Monash. 

This episode covers:

✅the emotion around receiving an ATAR that was less than expected

✅transferring same course different university (La Trobe -> Monash)

✅studying online during a global pandemic

✅insights on studying a double degree Commerce/Law 

+ lots more

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

Support the show by:

✔︎ subscribing on Apple & Google Podcasts and 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 chat with Sarah who graduated from a Bachelor of Early Childcare and Primary Education from Australian Catholic University. This episode covers:

✅ what to do when you decide you hate your uni course  

✅ Sarah's different placement experiences

✅ tips for the LANTITE + GTPA 

✅ day in the life as a primary school teacher  

✅ teaching misconceptions and what uni doesn't teach you  

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Sarah? Connect with her on Instagram @teach.withmiss.t

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 Naomi who is studying a double degree, Arts (International Development) and Health Science (Public Health) at La Trobe University. This episode covers:

✅ what subjects in VCE would best prepare you for this degree

✅ making friends, settling in and transitioning to first year uni

✅ getting involved with clubs and societies at uni 

✅ scholarships and travelling for FREE

+ lots more

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

Support the show by:

✔︎ subscribe on Apple/Google Podcasts or follow 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.