Today I chatted with Stefan who is studying a double degree (Arts/Education (Secondary) at Monash University. This episode covers:

✅ getting a high ATAR but choosing a uni course with a 'lower' ATAR

✅ structure of the double degree 

✅ managing Arts subjects while on placement (+ placement tips)

✅ next steps into a career as a high school teacher 

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Stefan? Connect with him at [email protected]

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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 Kim from Roadmap Education who is a Secondary teacher and a qualified careers practitioner. Having worked in schools teaching VCE maths and as part of careers teams for over 12 years, she knows a lot about VCE, ATARs, VTAC and the whole process transitioning to life after high school. Kim is passionate about helping VCE students who have no clue what they want to do when they finish school to feeling confident at school and excited about the future.

This episode covers:

✅ what is an ATAR, how is it calculated

✅ study scores (scaling up or scaling down)

✅ misconceptions about the ATAR ("do I have to do hard subjects to get a high ATAR?")

✅ "What if I don't get into my dream course?

+ lots more

❓Have any more questions for Kim? Connect with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/roadmap_ed/ or on the website https://www.roadmapeducation.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 chat with Julia who graduated from a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science degree from Deakin University. 

This episode covers:

✅ Julia's high school experience  

✅ first year uni tips, making friends, settling in 

✅ balancing uni, social life and work 

✅ gaining extra work experience outside of university placement 

+ lots more

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

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✔︎ 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.

Today I chatted with Christina who is the founder of Rosa Rosa The Label - a quirky vegan clothing brand made in Melbourne. 

This episode covers:

✅ studying a Bachelor of Brand and Fashion Design 

✅gaining experience in the fashion industry 

✅early days of starting your own brand

✅ working in the industry, mentors and fashion shows

+ lots more

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

Support the show by:

✔︎ sharing on socials, with friends, family, neighbours

✔︎ 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.

Ever wondered what it's like studying Law/Arts at Monash University? Join Samira and I as we discuss:

✅her high school experience

✅first year tips at uni + diploma of languages

✅uni experiences (networking, jobs, travel)

✅next steps to become a lawyer

+ lots more

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

Support the show by:

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✔︎ 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.

Welcome to the Student Space - a podcast for students about high school, life after school and how to actually be an adult. 

New episodes will drop every Monday at 4pm with the first series focusing on what on earth it's like a university - stay tuned!

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