Author Topic: Schooling.. (Read 9326 times)

BILL*69 · « **on:** Nov 14, 2007, 09:53AM »

Just thought i would bring back a few (not so) good memories lads...

Who is currently going to school? I have my last Yr 12 exam today at 1.30, then the journey is over for me...

Who completed year 12? Who dropped out beforehand? What subjects did you do?

I did Maths Applications, English Communications, Chemistry, Business Studies and Economics.

Would love to hear about you guys... Also, your respective grads/scores and TER's TEE's whatever your state calls them (if you can remember them).

Thanks boys.

phantom · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 10:00AM »

i graduate year 12 on friday.....woot!
I did Physics, Chemistry, IPT(Information Processing and Technology) English, Maths B(for a year then went to Maths A) and Technology Studies.....

BILL*69 · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 10:03AM »

Quote from: phantom on Nov 14, 2007, 10:00AM

i graduate year 12 on friday.....woot!
I did Physics, Chemistry, IPT(Information Processing and Technology) English, Maths B(for a year then went to Maths A) and Technology Studies.....

Thats a crazy load mate, how did you go in chem?? I have my chem exam 1.30 today... Im strugglin... Im on a C+ (13/20), but i have failed my last 3 tests... After today, im forever free, at least for the next 2 weeks until i get a job.. lol

EDIT: Also, re-reading your subjects, you did 6... wow. here in SA, the max you do is 5, and you can get certificate doing anywhere as low as 3, depending on how you did in year 11...

minimikee · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 10:19AM »

lol such a nerd phantom

Not that i can talk I did Maths B, English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and IPT

BILL*69 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 10:24AM »

Jesus, antrx IS quiet the ...... Smart.. bunch...

thumbtack · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 11:07AM »

school? when was that?

in year 11 i did maths b, english, ancient history, chem, physics and biology. i soon realised this was homo.

so in year 12 i did maths b, english, ancient history, health ed, study of society and physics. that wasnt much better heh. but then again i was one of those kids that give up on school and stuff, so my attendance was really good, but i didnt do any work heh.

i ended up with an OP of 17. not bad for doing shit all heh

cruizer · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 11:26AM »

I did physical education, maths applications, english communications, psychology and business studies.

Got a TER of 73 i think.

FuzzyDropbear · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 11:49AM »

Year 12 eh? I did, chemistry, maths methods, english and geography

I did year 12 biology and another maths subject (can't remember the name, but it was easy as

)

I got and ENTER score of around 88 I think.

noss · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 12:12PM »

its my 10yr highschool reunion next year lol.

i wonder what asshat organises that?

thumbtack · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 12:14PM »

is it the popular bitches or the nerdy whores? i dont remember

oh no thats right. its tom. good for you myspace! haha

Carbon-goodness · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 12:22PM »

geezus, year 12 was a few footy seasons ago....

ahhh, did english (doesn't EVERYONE?!?!), math methods, chemistry, biology, history and VET IT. ended up with an ENTER of 74 i think.... not what i was hoping, but a few things got in the way in the middle of year 12

anywho, it got me into what i wanted: marine and freshwater science @ deakin uni, warrnambool. finished that degree with distinction - pretty proud of meself for doin that!

- at the end of 2005.

then earlier this year i completed me cert III in tourism/guiding with queenscliff marine discovery centre

....geezus, how much of a nerd do i sound like....

....but i ride bikes and scuba dive, so surely that must balance it out?!?!

oldn_tired · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 12:35PM »

I was accused by the deputy principle of being a pornographer because i printed a picture of a guy flashing a brown eye art class.
I told him to shove it and walked out three weeks before year twelve finals.
Went for and interview on the Monday and told the guy the story he said id make a great chef and i started work on the Tuesday. never looked back.
since then Ive done my cert III trade chef. cert IV advanced trade, cert IV kitchen management.
cert IV business management hospitality, cert IV training and assessment, cert IV front line management and am looking at a diploma in training and assessment next year if i can get the qld government to pay for it.

phantom · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 02:02PM »

Quote from: BILL*69 on Nov 14, 2007, 10:03AM

Thats a crazy load mate, how did you go in chem?? I have my chem exam 1.30 today... Im strugglin... Im on a C+ (13/20), but i have failed my last 3 tests... After today, im forever free, at least for the next 2 weeks until i get a job.. lol

EDIT: Also, re-reading your subjects, you did 6... wow. here in SA, the max you do is 5, and you can get certificate doing anywhere as low as 3, depending on how you did in year 11...

yeaaaaah...heheh....chem.....well to put it simply.....i screwed it...dont know what i got....but it wont be good. My problem was that I just gave up and couldnt be stuffed, not that i needed any of these damn subjects anyway,.....they were just to make me look smart...

stretch · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 02:26PM »

I'm currently doing my year 12 exams, Ive got History Revolutions tomorrow then Geography on Friday, Media on Monday then I'm free. I also did English, Business management and Systems tech.

I want to get into teaching but I'm not too worried if I don't as I have a small clothing brand that I will probably work at making a bit bigger next year.

chr1S · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 02:30PM »

Quote from: noss on Nov 14, 2007, 12:12PM

i wonder what asshat organises that?

the same girl that organised the formal

SSS · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 02:32PM »

lol, i feel like an old fart, much like noss

finished yr 12 back in '99

specialist maths, maths methods, information systems, physics, engrish...there was one more i think but i don't remember.

enter of 75

started Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) straight after in 2000, fucked around a little too much and finished in 2005, credit average.

never going back to uni EVER again!!!!

Budgie · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 06:37PM »

Hummmm...

Finished in 2001 (WTC attack!!!)

I did baby maths, english, literature, visual communication & design, information systems and multimedia design as a VET thingo. Topped my area in VCD, and Info systems which pulled up what could have been a very average TER.

Enter was 80.3

Went to VUT for 3 years doing a multimedia design course, hated it in my final year (alot of contributing factors outside of uni). Worked at a pool for 2 years full time, teachings and running the place at times, counter work... knew there was no future there. Went back to uni this year, to do a 1yr Graduate Diploma of Pimary school teaching.

Thats finished, only have 3 days left of my final placement then i'm done with uni forever. This year has been pretty tough going back to study.

Teaching some kids how to 'clutch dumpz' at a school near you

Oh, my youngest sister just had her final exam today... physics. Shes a brain, will hopefully find a cure for some diseases or something once she completes the Biological Science (?? i think) degree that she will easily get into. First dux of the school in our family mum is hoping

Unbalanced_ · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 07:03PM »

I finished Yea 12 in 2005.
Good year.
I did
English Com., Geography, Modern History, IT and Photography.

Got a TER of 68, which i was totally stoked with considering how little effort it consisted of.

Milford · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 07:22PM »

i finished year 12 in 2003 and got a hugemungoeous UAI and went to uni to do a double degree in physics/mechanical engineering at UNSW. realised i was an absolute joke when it came to study and took up a trade, best decision of my life. mum took it hard when i told her i was dropping out, but she got over it when she realised what a good carpenter i had become (and how staunch i had become carnt). im sure you have heard it but dont take the HSC seriously mate, you have 40 years or so working and youre better off doing something you can wake up in the morning to, without injuring or mortally wounding your co workers.

eurisko · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 08:50PM »

Finished 2001 like budge. Did Standard English, 2Unit Advanced Math, 3 Unit Maths Extension, Physics, Business Studies, IPT (Information Processing and Technology) and thats it i think. Topped my school and got 84.5 UAI... pretty good considering i never studied

Went straight to uni doing Bachelor Of Engineering - Robotics and Mechatronics, did that for 4.5 years (lol... failures anyone?

) finished with second class honours.

Was working at big w backdock nightshift while at uni... then did my placement at a company called IGT (International Game Technology) in the hardware engineering department (They make poker machines btw

).

Just last month left IGT cause there was nowhere to go there... Now i work for SEW-Eurodrive, motor and gearbox company from germany. Im an applications engineer there (basically tell people the kit they need for their setups) but then going to the proper engineering department in 6 months once i familarise myself with the product.

Word of advice.... dont waste your time. Honestly, if you dont like the job, or there seriously is nothing to learn or advance, get out asap. There is nothing worse then going 6 months, a year, two years whatever.... looking back and saying... Fuck i wasted my time.

*sigh- Looks at IGT* Trust me guys, I know. SEW is hectic, and makes me wish i had gotten out as soon as my 3 months at igt were over.

Rant much?

Legend Killer · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 10:19PM »

Currently In year 12 finish friday woot.. I do maths A - getting a solid C, English communication - B, Art - D, Film and television i think im getting a C.. Did IPT for a year and a half but hated it so i quit... I got till christmas off then mum and dad want me looking for a job.

BILL*69 · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 14, 2007, 10:35PM »

I finished today... Economics exam yesterday was pretty chill, Chem exam was alot harder...

Now im free. Have a job interview tomorrow. Not free for long, although an income will mean i can finally pay attention to my car!!! yay.

SSS · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 15, 2007, 07:47AM »

Quote from: Unbalanced_ on Nov 14, 2007, 07:03PM

Photography.

At first glance i thought that said Pornography.

Quote from: eurisko on Nov 14, 2007, 08:50PM

Word of advice.... dont waste your time. Honestly, if you dont like the job, or there seriously is nothing to learn or advance, get out asap. There is nothing worse then going 6 months, a year, two years whatever.... looking back and saying... Fuck i wasted my time.

*sigh- Looks at IGT* Trust me guys, I know. SEW is hectic, and makes me wish i had gotten out as soon as my 3 months at igt were over.

Rant much?

I'm on job #3 since i left uni. (4 if you count placement job before i graduated)

Manufacturing industry = teh lose

Automotive industry = teh win!

harlot · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 15, 2007, 04:15PM »

Wow everyone is doing all the tough subjects... im doing year 12 next year and i got photography, design, information processing, English communications (easy one) and psychology.

Im obviously not getting a TER, uni just doesn't interest me.

oldn_tired · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 15, 2007, 04:23PM »

just to put the public service into perspective for you all, my kitchenhands have at best only finished year 12 and for the amount of work they do if you have ever worked in any kitchen, McDonald's for example, think of the amount of work you do there and halve it. that is how much they do in a day.
they work 8 hours a day not a minute more have all there breaks like clock work, five weeks holiday a year, sick leave, family leave, long service after 7 years, ADO every four weeks, one of the best super deals and great salary sacrifice arrangements and they average 45-47k per year with a guaranteed 3% increase every year.
And in typical public service fashion they think they are hard done by

Budgie · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 15, 2007, 06:24PM »

Thats fucked.

Kitchen hands get paid the same wage as graduate teachers (primary or secondary) in Victoria then!

Grrrr

Legend Killer · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 15, 2007, 11:08PM »

yeah im a kitchen hand and the pay is great i started getting $11 an hour at 14. I have two mates as well that are kitchenhands and they get around the 15-20 dollar mark

chr1S · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 16, 2007, 10:20AM »

Mathematics, English Standard, Physics, Engineering studies, Greek, Software design and development (dropped after the first 3 weeks, shit teacher) and completed accelerated automotive mechanics.

Legend Killer · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 16, 2007, 10:46AM »

finished school today

.. was so good lots of tears and photos my face hurts from smiling so much though

BILL*69 · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 16, 2007, 10:50AM »

Everyone is finishing after me muhaha.