[ENKC]

The old thread is so stale and buried in the past I figured it wouldn't hurt to have a new one. I have to say its great to be at TAFE in Midland. My lecturers are brilliant, but the rest is balls. The bookshop didn't have most of the textbooks we all need and wasn't sure when they'd get them in. Plus some bright spark on enrolment day had enrolled me in a course I'd already completed, despite me raising concerns about it. But on the plus side, the facilities are excellent and there are womens in my class. So a lot to like there all up.

[Vertigo v3]

Urgh, I can't believe the university holidays have gone so fast...

Have to get back into it on the 28th July.

[Obscurus]

I would just like to give a quick post to say that:

Belridge SHS sucks balls. You should kill your children if you plan to send them there, as they will gain more education from rotting in the ground.

If you see a Mrs. Write, who can be described as 'old', 'witchlike' and 'posing as an art teacher' (desipite having NO ART TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS), you should kill her imdeiatly. I suggest a carbomb.

Just some quick reminders of my contribtuions to the last thred.

[playa271]

hmm maybe I should be the art teacher there!! for me its 1 f*cken last unit this semester coming. and i'm finally free.

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[Selador]

Well I would like to get some education... though first I need a job.
To pay for the education.

Unlike my "High School" the AIE will teach me something useful.

Damn expenses.

[(Chibi) ^-^ (Nation)]

I'm half way through my diploma in fine art. Everyone in the class smells of tobacco. We got rid of some dead weight thanks to the cert 3-4 shift so that us diploma students don't have to deal with old people talking about how much they hate kids these days.

But i did all my electives in the first semester so now I only have to go to tafe for three days a week and sit around preparing for my end of year exhibition.

[PoopiDoggi]

I'm thinking about looking at catch up courses that might help me get into uni. But meh, tis a phase

[playa271]

"catch up courses that might help me get into uni", sorry I dont quite understand how does that work? are these courses like tafe that get you into uni or something else?

[MLTZER]

edumacation? i dunt nee any edumacation!

[funkbuster]

education is basically a hellish coarse to get u a good job. really now it's a waste of time in my opinion.... actually it kinda helps u with basics and stuff but half or probably more of the stuff u learn is forgotten or never used

[MLTZER]

funkbuster, on Jul 23 2008, 01:47 PM, said:

education is basically a hellish coarse to get u a good job. really now it's a waste of time in my opinion.... actually it kinda helps u with basics and stuff but half or probably more of the stuff u learn is forgotten or never used

No its not, I went straight from VCE to full time work, now im a supervisor. and guess who 80% of the staff i look after are? uni students who cant find work! oh but they have a nice piece of paper that says they have graduated from uni...

[ENKC]

funkbuster, on Jul 23 2008, 11:47 AM, said:

education is basically a hellish coarse to get u a good job. really now it's a waste of time in my opinion.... actually it kinda helps u with basics and stuff but half or probably more of the stuff u learn is forgotten or never used

Given the appalling abuse of the English language in that post, I thoroughly believe that you don't value education.

[railspider]

Back at Uni, two weeks in. Nothing too serious yet, I don't usually start doing work until a few weeks out from exams anyway. Woo parties and stuff. While degrees take quite a damn long time, Uni is a pretty great environment and I personally think it's well worth it - especially if you want a job that requires a 'piece of paper.'

[Iniqius]

We Don't need no education.

I'm in highschool and i'm considering dropping out to go to a IT training college or a tafe course.

[Takora]

For myself, I only have a few months of Year 12 left, finishing when the HSC is over for me on the 31st of October. Can't wait for it. Then I just have to see if I get the marks to get into the university course that I'm after, and if I do it's all smooth sailing from there.

[funkbuster]

BTW iniquis, u gotta tell me more bout that IT coarse. I really don't want to do something that isn't IT cause it's interesting

[James]

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I'm half way through my diploma in fine art. Everyone in the class smells of tobacco. We got rid of some dead weight thanks to the cert 3-4 shift so that us diploma students don't have to deal with old people talking about how much they hate kids these days.

But i did all my electives in the first semester so now I only have to go to tafe for three days a week and sit around preparing for my end of year exhibition.

You're doing an ARTS course at TAFE. Seriously, what did you expect?

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"catch up courses that might help me get into uni", sorry I dont quite understand how does that work? are these courses like tafe that get you into uni or something else?

Usually, if you f*cked up in your tertiary admission exams (for whatever reason, either being too stupid or jsut wasting your time at school or any other reason why) you can complete a year long course to gain the credentials to get into University. Naturally, of course, certain universities won't accept prospective students who use this method over someone who completed their exams, but it's still very good for some. Personally I'm against it for the sole reason that all the people I know ARE stupid and the TEE filtered their stupidity out of the system (not you Poopi, no offence intended as it wasn't directed at you. =) I'm talking about my dirty whorish female friends who don't do any work >_>)

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"catch up courses that might help me get into uni", sorry I dont quite understand sad.gif how does that work? are these courses like tafe that get you into uni or something else?

HI GRAMMAR I'M ENGLISH!

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and guess who 80% of the staff i look after are? uni students who cant find work! oh but they have a nice piece of paper that says they have graduated from uni...

OH ARE WE SELF RATIONALISING MUCH? Lemme ask where you do supervise? Is it a job you want to carry on throughout the rest of your life to bring in a steady income?

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Back at Uni, two weeks in. Nothing too serious yet, I don't usually start doing work until a few weeks out from exams anyway. Woo parties and stuff. While degrees take quite a damn long time, Uni is a pretty great environment and I personally think it's well worth it - especially if you want a job that requires a 'piece of paper.'

Pretty much this. The social environment is also something that I love to get involved in, the way it's structured. It's really just high school but in my opinion much easier.

As for me? I'm at UWA (OMFG SNOB) doing a degree in Health Promotion / Health Science with a major emphasis on Population Health and Mental Health. I'm thinking of changing it though to a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) with a specialisation of some sort. I've been told I have the bedside manner of a doctor so it should be good. At the moment though, I'm going back this semester to take units in Anthropology, Anatomy & Human Biology, Psychology and several business units (it's mandatory as it looks good on an academic transcript, apparently.) Health and Medicine is a great field because it offers so many opportunities both internationally and nationally. Everyone's always sick =P

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For myself, I only have a few months of Year 12 left, finishing when the HSC is over for me on the 31st of October. Can't wait for it. Then I just have to see if I get the marks to get into the university course that I'm after, and if I do it's all smooth sailing from there.

What are you looking to do, Tak?

[Takora]

James, on Jul 26 2008, 11:43 PM, said:

What are you looking to do, Tak?

Trying to get into a Bachelor of Commerce at my local uni. If I get in, I'll probably specialise in accountancy and see where that takes me. I enjoyed doing all of the financial book stuff at school, so I may as well make a career out of it.

[Spiral Fang]

Can someone please explain to me what's bachelor of ________, is it just like a degree?

[PoopiDoggi]

I was more referring to courses that let me make up for the fact that I didn't even finish year 11. The education system and I are not good friends, but I would have kicked TEE's ass if I could have been bothered >.>

[ENKC]

Spiral Fang, on Jul 27 2008, 06:15 PM, said:

Can someone please explain to me what's bachelor of ________, is it just like a degree?

A Bachelor is one level of degree. The terminology varies, but its generally considered to be above an Associate degree but below a Masters.

[PROFI]

TEE all the way for me

Found out on Friday that TEE is THE BIGGEST WASTE OF TIME to get into uni. There are so many other options you can take. Submit a portfolio, go via Tafe and more. All you really need to do is pass TEE English (easy) and you're pretty much already there.

Knowing this allows me to take the foot off the pedal a bit as I dont have to get a high TER to get into uni

[Iniqius]

Yeah right now i'm really considering dropping out of year 12 to get a part time job and then start at tafe or a training college next year.

[PROFI]

No point really ini. There's like only 10 weeks left of school. Plus graduating school looks really good on your resume

[Iniqius]

Yer WHATEVER!