Choosing a Career in Highschool too Diffiicult ? Here are some ways to make it easier

So you may be thinking why do i have to  make this decision now ? Why can't i just wait to make a decision about my career ? But a principle i always live by is that you can never be too organized. That is i knew early on what i wanted to do as a career, or the area i wanted to go into and here is how i did it:

1. Know what subjects at school you like and do well in: Personally i  did well in Health and English and took a liking to science subjects as i found them so fascinating. And just like i did you need to find what works for you and it is a great starting point on building the idea of a particular career.

2. Brainstorm !: Take some time to jot down the careers you can see yourself going into and if you can't think of any try and note the kind of jobs you might get from the subjects you are taking at high-school that is, what university or TAFE course do your subjects get you into.

3.Do your research !: Once you have some idea of what you want to do, search the universities or TAFE's  that are in your state or country and look at what type of courses they offer and note down ones that may peak your interest. For me i looked into universities withing Melbourne, and specifically the science degrees .

4.Know your campus !: Once you have narrowed down the universities or TAFE's that interest you, see if there is any tours or open days so you can have a feel of the campus to see if its the right fit for you !

5. Don't listen to other people all the time : You are becoming an adult and you have to start making your own decisions sooner or later. People around you may pressure you into applying to university or to apply to a certain course. But at the end of the day nobody else knows you better than YOU !

I hope these tips helped you and if you have any questions, feel free to leave one below and i will try to answer promptly.

Happy Studying ,
Zoe A.M.

5 Tips to Tackle a New Year of School

Hi Everyone,
Even though personally going back to school is a while away for me, these 10 Back to School Tips may help others that may be going back to school soon.

1. Know What Books and Supplies You Will Need
  Most schools do hand out book lists for people or some list the resources on a website, it is always helpful to compile all of the things you need for your classes in a list. If you are independently studying i.e. Home Schooling or are in an Online Course, the same can still apply just list some supplies that you will need to study or complete classes.

2.Know where your classes are
  This applies mostly to students who take classes on campus, print out a timetable once you have been allocated to classes and place it somewhere in which you won't lose it. For me i use my planner to store my timetable - Maybe you can do the same thing if you have a planner too !

3. Know how you are getting to campus and your classes
  Sometimes transportation can change - especially if you happen to take public transport or drive. Know what time you need to leave home to make it to campus on time and arrive early to your classes - Especially if your school has orientation week utilize this to find all of your classes and see how far it is from the bus stop, train station or car park for convenience.

4. Planning for the School Year Ahead
  Using a planner has really helped personally as to organize all of my assignment due dates, exams, quizzes etc. I also use my planner for personal dates i.e. Birthdays and appointments. I also found that using a planner has taken the stress of studying and school down a bit, for me organization is key to doing well in classes. The good thing about planners is that you can make them your own - i use the leuchtturm1917 dotted journal but these can be pricey so a lined notebook can do the same thing.

5. Knowing When to Take a Break
  It can sometimes be hard to take a break from studying especially when the anxiety of that impending due date is creeping up. The one thing i try to avoid is to not stay up into the wee hours of the morning and to keep a regular sleep schedule. You might feel guilty for going to bed a couple hours earlier than usual, but health comes first and education second - Because you can't be productive and enjoy studying when you sleep deprived or sick with the flu !


Hope You Enjoyed This Blog,
Zoe A.M.