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.

Completing Large Assignments with Ease and Not Difficulty

 

We have all been there, the giant, overwhelming assignments that may be worth half of your grade for the semester, which can leave you rattled to say the least. And it can sometimes leave you wondering where to start, how to start and how you are going to finish it all by the pending due date. But this blog is going to make it easier to tackle the ball of stress a.k.a Major Assignments.


To completely wrap your head around what you need to do for this assignment you need to understand the following things: The type of the assignment, the due date, the resources needed for it, and how the assignment can fit around your schedule.

What type of assignment have you been given. An Oral Presentation? Then you might need to write a speech and do some research, a Scientific Report? Then  you may need to research previous scientific reports and use class data and a plan . Additionally using a study design outline or the teachers assistance will allow you to gain a full scope of the assignment requirements.

 

Next, you want to know when the major assignment is due, that is so you can adequately organize your assignment writing time, a concept called 'Chunking' introduced to me by one of my teachers its where you take a take assignment and break it up over a period of days or weeks, thus preventing unnecessary stress and increasing productivity. 

Following, you need to gather all of the resources needed. This can include researching articles, reading a textbook, and paper and pens for drafts or a laptop. After this the assignment writing begins !

And lastly you need to work this assignment around your schedule. Find time that you use to study or you are free in to focus on purely this assignment. And remember to schedule in breaks as to not become overwhelmed.

Hope this helps,
Zoe A.M.

7 Tips To Make Studying Productive and Fun

 

 Welcome to my first blog post ! These tips can be applied to many areas of education and don't necessarily just apply to university study ! Enjoy !

1. Write It Down

  You need to know what you are going to be studying in a particular study session. I personally list everything in my planner and always start with the harder subjects/ tasks then gradually move to the easier stuff.

2. Gathering Supplies

  This is just what you are going to use in your particular study session. I.e. Pens, notebooks, laptop, snacks etc. It is also important to gather everything you will be using so you don't have to keep going back and getting things.

3. Creating a Study Environment

Whether its a desk in your room or the park lawn make a study environment that you are comfortable in. Have everything you need to studying and spread it out. The key is to make it your own !

4. Distractions Be Gone !

  If you have disruptions that hinder your studying then do your best to clear them from your environment. Maybe some classical music or noise cancelling headphones.

5. Get Studying !

Once everything set up, begin studying ! It is also important to take breaks, for example a 5 minute break to check social media or a 5 minute water break.

6. Future Study Sessions

  When you are near the end of your study session, ensure to outline in your planner or on a piece of paper what you aim to continue or start in the next study session.

7.  The Finish Line

  So you finally powered through all of your to-do's and now you deserve a much needed break. This is where you treat yourself to a nice meal or a movie, the choice is yours !