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WOW ..animals will be cold
Was just wondering how much everyone's water, electricity and/or gas bills were...
So right now Im in high school in Year 11 and so I have year 12 next year.
What I wanted to ask was if I want to do an engineering degree at uni whether I decide software engineering or an other type of engineering do I NEED to do Maths Extension 1 next year or can I drop it? Same question for Engineering Studies. If I can drop Extension 1 I will probably keep engineering. Personally I find Maths Ext 1 really difficult to keep up with and because of that it ends up making it difficult to keep up with some of my other subjects like Chemistry, Physics etc. If I am able to drop it I feel like it would relieve alot of stress, give me more time to study other subjects etc.
Hey! I just went to UTS open day. For this uni, they recommend it, but it isn't a prerequisite. UTS engineering does a maths readiness test on the first week of the engineering course, and if you need to learn more, they offer extra classes/bridging courses for it. Best thing to do is call the uni you're looking at and speak to a student advisor.
Almost all uni courses in NSW do not have any mandatory prerequisites (subjects you need to do to enter a degree), however some (particularly in maths-heavy fields like engineering) may have Maths Extension 1 as "assumed knowledge", meaning your understanding of the course may depend on whether you took 3 unit or not. This varies from degree to degree and university to university, so check on uni websites to get this info. Some unis also offer "bridging courses", courses which can fill you in on whatever you missed before you start uni, which can help if you think you'll struggle without 3 unit. All the best figuring this stuff out, I know how confusing it can all be.
I was in the exact same situation as you when I was at school.
I eventually decided to do only 2 unit maths at school then a bridging course before starting my engineering degree. I can’t say if it’s the best choice for you but I don’t regret doing it that way.
It made year 12 much less stressful and I was still able to learn everything I needed for the uni courses. I found it easier to learn the 3rd unit of maths when it was the only thing I had to focus on. There were lots of other people in the bridging course too so I think it’s a common path.
Make sure you do the bridging course though because you will definitely need it. After that I found the maths at uni challenging but manageable. I think I got a few distinctions for maths subjects despite only doing 2 unit maths at school.
What did you end up doing? Currently in the same boat as you were 2 years ago! Ext1 is taking up so much of my time that it's making other things so much more difficult. Also what engineering did you go with? I am looking into Software as one my options and was wondering if that had an Ext 1 focus?
It will depend on what uni and what degree/major inside engineering you want to do. It looks to me that for UNSW "Flexible First Year" https://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2023/3707 they assume for the math course you did ext 1 but it's not enforced requirement https://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2023/MATH1131
If you're struggling with ext 1 now, you should think about how you can approach it differently in uni. There might be an opportunity to do a "bridging" course with your uni between year 12 graduation and start of uni that will go over the same material.
Instead you get bonus points on your ATAR based on the subjects you do but if you're doing chemistry/physics/english well, that's similar to completing ext 1. There's no bonus for engineering studies 🤣 https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate/entry-requirements/adjustment-factors
Nah (source: know engineers who graduated this year)
nah but your first maths class at uni will be brutal
"assumed knowledge" means they won't teach you it and expect you to already know the topics. You will be able to enroll just at a disadvantage as you'll need to self teach topics covered in extension high school math
How do bridging courses work?
Would I need ALL the topics for the course or just a select few
Where’s the best place to go for a beach holiday in NSW?
Port Stephens / Fingal Bay, Byron Bay in off season and Jervis Bay (Huskisson) are favourites.
Byron and Kingscliff are my favourites.
Jervis Bay.
Another vote for Jervis here. So many great spots- more village type spots or more secluded spots.
Nambucca heads... Near Scott's Head as mentioned in this thread too
some beaches in the link if you scroll down
https://sydneyuncovered.com/best-beaches-in-nsw/
While Byron is nice, it’s a bit busy. I’d go somewhere near there such as Ballina/Lennox. Not sure about the accommodation though.
"best"
+1 Husky
I saw this on the news last night. Having watched Opal Hunters, I'm amazed that someone noticed these weren't ordinary opals.
I've actually got some clam like fossils that I bought at the markets in lightning ridge
'Biodiversity markets' and 'offset schemes' allowing great harm to be done to what's left of our disappearing wildlife for the benefit of property owners and developers?
Who could have seen this coming?
Does anyone expect any scheme made up by the NSW Liberal government to actually achieve its goals? They're all just as corrupt as each other.
Tell me something I don’t know. I live in the bush.
I also posted this in r/Australia but I thought this forum might be more specific.
Hey fellow Australians, I’m not sure where else to post this. I am about to finish a four year English degree and unfortunately I have come to the end with the realisation this is not the career path for me. After much consideration, sleepless nights and research, I have become deeply attracted to idea of pursuing my childhood love of working with exotic animals. However, because I thought I was destined for a career in the arts I didn’t take maths or science in year 11/12.
I am WELL aware that I need both of these for my intended bachelor, and I’ll need to be GOOD if I want to get into the following doctorate, too. But I’m just wondering if any of you have gone through similar and know how I should go about this? Like, are there tafe courses I can take or do I call the universities I am considering applying to and ask if they have tafe courses attached or recommended.
Open universities Australia would start you off but for the specific admissions requirements you speak to the universities that have vet schools themselves
It'll be easier for you because you have a degree already. Call a uni that offers it and ask for their advice.
Ask your chosen Uni about bridging courses to get you up to speed
Streisand effect here we come!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
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Yep it’s all about clout and clicks, never due process. He’s the Avi Yemini of the left, even got Barilaro a payout. All his good work ruined by being a Insta thot
What’d they do that was wrong? I watch a Jordies vid every now and then so I’m sorry if it’s an obvious answer
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Welp you reap what you sow
The actual train doesn't care about anything.
I forgot mine this morning and had my opal checked by transits who were all masked but didn't say anything.
"Any more?" I have never see mask wearing being enforced on public transport.
Do Sydneysiders even remember trains anymore? I forgot mine and I don't take the trains anymore.
I'd we all stand up and stop using them we can all go back to normal
🤣
No one gives a fuck anymore which is sad, but good to hear. Thank you very much
The pandemic is still very much active and hospitals full so wear the mask as self protection and helping vulnerable commuters as well. More about us caring about being human than about rules or being caught.
which line were you on?
They say "fines may apply", but as far as I'm aware there are no actual fines associated with it anymore. Hence the "may", as opposed to everything else where they say "fines apply".
So effectively it's a suggested guidline, as something mandatory would, I should think, have some kind of enforcement associated with it.
After all other covid things were lifted I saw two people at Bondi Junction station being hassled by the cops for not having masks. They were quite confused.
Though from the looks of them I think it was more an excuse to stop them than anything. They're the sort the police target for drug stuff.
It might be a bit different on the trains, but certainly on buses there were some drivers who wouldn’t even open the door until you had a mask on. Not so much now though.
Nah, in fairness most of the carriage was wearing masks - there was just me and one other bloke not wearing one. I normally wear one, today was an exception due to chaos trying to get kids out the door.
If anything I'd guess that I didn't get a hard time due to the industrial action sucking everyone's will to live.
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As useful as a sign saying "Tiger attacks may occur"
I've generally got buses, occasionally got trains and once again; never seen mask wearing enforced or penalised on either.
I don't blame bus drivers for not doing it, I had to and it fucking sucked, I didn't get extra pay for dealing with agro and people with mental health issues.
I do get pissed off at all levels of government because we're getting more cases and deaths than we did during the "peak"
Economy > Human lives. Great, eh?
Nah I get ya, I just remember when I was on it the other month so many people weren’t wearing their mask and guess what, they were the only cunts coughing and it went on the whole trip, didn’t even cover their mouths. Then when the inspectors came on, someone spoke to them about do you have to wear a mask, they said yes, then that person said what about all the people not wearing them? And they said something like they can’t control everyone or it’s not their problem. Can’t remember.
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I find the line/area depends on whether people wear masks.
T4 in the morning between Heathcote and Mortdale, not many people wear masks, after Hurstville to the City it’s most people wearing masks.
I find it’s a physical indicator of intelligence
For the sake of your mental health, let it go man, bigger things to worry about in life now
My route is going to be:
1. Melbourne
2. Philip island
3. Jindabyne
4. Jervis bay
5. Sydney
I've to drive back down to melbourne for the flight back. I've 3 days left unbooked for accomodation.
I was thinking the last place should be Canberra but I'm not sure.
Any recommendations?
I always like a stop in Beechworth (and a pie at Yakandanda) on the drive from Sydney to Melbourne. If you're stopping in Canberra I'd do the next stop at Beechy and drive the back roads to Melbourne.
Oh and a quick stop at the Niagra cafe in Gundagai is a tradition...
If you have three days to drive from Sydney to Melbourne I’d probably spread it out a bit more — Canberra to Melbourne for the one leg is a long slog if you have to make it in time for a flight.
Why are you driving between Melbourne and Sydney? Especially coming from Singapore, the Hume Highway will not be relaxing. Drive to Philip Island and back, fly to Canberra, drive to Jervis Bay and up to Sydney, fly back to Melbourne.
What about Wollongong?
Wollongong-Canberra & Albury
Correction, Yakandandah.. you want a lamb and mint jelly pie.
Gum Tree Pies
11 High St, Yackandandah VIC 3749
(02) 6027 1233
https://g.co/kgs/MBhpPL

WOW ..animals will be cold

Was just wondering how much everyone's water, electricity and/or gas bills were...

So right now Im in high school in Year 11 and so I have year 12 next year.

What I wanted to ask was if I want to do an engineering degree at uni whether I decide software engineering or an other type of engineering do I NEED to do Maths Extension 1 next year or can I drop it? Same question for Engineering Studies. If I can drop Extension 1 I will probably keep engineering. Personally I find Maths Ext 1 really difficult to keep up with and because of that it ends up making it difficult to keep up with some of my other subjects like Chemistry, Physics etc. If I am able to drop it I feel like it would relieve alot of stress, give me more time to study other subjects etc.

Hey! I just went to UTS open day. For this uni, they recommend it, but it isn't a prerequisite. UTS engineering does a maths readiness test on the first week of the engineering course, and if you need to learn more, they offer extra classes/bridging courses for it. Best thing to do is call the uni you're looking at and speak to a student advisor.

Almost all uni courses in NSW do not have any mandatory prerequisites (subjects you **need** to do to enter a degree), however some (particularly in maths-heavy fields like engineering) may have Maths Extension 1 as "assumed knowledge", meaning your understanding of the course may depend on whether you took 3 unit or not. This varies from degree to degree and university to university, so check on uni websites to get this info. Some unis also offer "bridging courses", courses which can fill you in on whatever you missed before you start uni, which can help if you think you'll struggle without 3 unit. All the best figuring this stuff out, I know how confusing it can all be.

I was in the exact same situation as you when I was at school.

I eventually decided to do only 2 unit maths at school then a bridging course before starting my engineering degree. I can’t say if it’s the best choice for you but I don’t regret doing it that way.

It made year 12 much less stressful and I was still able to learn everything I needed for the uni courses. I found it easier to learn the 3rd unit of maths when it was the only thing I had to focus on. There were lots of other people in the bridging course too so I think it’s a common path.

Make sure you do the bridging course though because you will definitely need it. After that I found the maths at uni challenging but manageable. I think I got a few distinctions for maths subjects despite only doing 2 unit maths at school.

What did you end up doing? Currently in the same boat as you were 2 years ago! Ext1 is taking up so much of my time that it's making other things so much more difficult. Also what engineering did you go with? I am looking into Software as one my options and was wondering if that had an Ext 1 focus?

It will depend on what uni and what degree/major inside engineering you want to do. It looks to me that for UNSW "Flexible First Year" https://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2023/3707 they assume for the math course you did ext 1 but it's not enforced requirement https://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2023/MATH1131

If you're struggling with ext 1 now, you should think about how you can approach it differently in uni. There might be an opportunity to do a "bridging" course with your uni between year 12 graduation and start of uni that will go over the same material.

Instead you get bonus points on your ATAR based on the subjects you do but if you're doing chemistry/physics/english well, that's similar to completing ext 1. There's no bonus for engineering studies 🤣 https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate/entry-requirements/adjustment-factors

Nah (source: know engineers who graduated this year)

nah but your first maths class at uni will be brutal

"assumed knowledge" means they won't teach you it and expect you to already know the topics. You will be able to enroll just at a disadvantage as you'll need to self teach topics covered in extension high school math

How do bridging courses work?

Would I need ALL the topics for the course or just a select few

Where’s the best place to go for a beach holiday in NSW?

Port Stephens / Fingal Bay, Byron Bay in off season and Jervis Bay (Huskisson) are favourites.

Byron and Kingscliff are my favourites.

Jervis Bay.

Another vote for Jervis here. So many great spots- more village type spots or more secluded spots.

Nambucca heads... Near Scott's Head as mentioned in this thread too

some beaches in the link if you scroll down

https://sydneyuncovered.com/best-beaches-in-nsw/

While Byron is nice, it’s a bit busy. I’d go somewhere near there such as Ballina/Lennox. Not sure about the accommodation though.

"best"

+1 Husky

I saw this on the news last night. Having watched Opal Hunters, I'm amazed that someone noticed these weren't ordinary opals.

I've actually got some clam like fossils that I bought at the markets in lightning ridge

'Biodiversity markets' and 'offset schemes' allowing great harm to be done to what's left of our disappearing wildlife for the benefit of property owners and developers?

Who could have seen this coming?

Does anyone expect any scheme made up by the NSW Liberal government to actually achieve its goals? They're all just as corrupt as each other.

Tell me something I don’t know. I live in the bush.

I also posted this in r/Australia but I thought this forum might be more specific.

Hey fellow Australians, I’m not sure where else to post this. I am about to finish a four year English degree and unfortunately I have come to the end with the realisation this is not the career path for me. After much consideration, sleepless nights and research, I have become deeply attracted to idea of pursuing my childhood love of working with exotic animals. However, because I thought I was destined for a career in the arts I didn’t take maths or science in year 11/12.

I am WELL aware that I need both of these for my intended bachelor, and I’ll need to be GOOD if I want to get into the following doctorate, too. But I’m just wondering if any of you have gone through similar and know how I should go about this? Like, are there tafe courses I can take or do I call the universities I am considering applying to and ask if they have tafe courses attached or recommended.

Open universities Australia would start you off but for the specific admissions requirements you speak to the universities that have vet schools themselves

It'll be easier for you because you have a degree already. Call a uni that offers it and ask for their advice.

Ask your chosen Uni about bridging courses to get you up to speed

Streisand effect here we come!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect

[deleted]

Yep it’s all about clout and clicks, never due process. He’s the Avi Yemini of the left, even got Barilaro a payout. All his good work ruined by being a Insta thot

What’d they do that was wrong? I watch a Jordies vid every now and then so I’m sorry if it’s an obvious answer

[deleted]

Welp you reap what you sow

The actual train doesn't care about anything.

I forgot mine this morning and had my opal checked by transits who were all masked but didn't say anything.

"Any more?" I have **never** see mask wearing being enforced on public transport.

Do Sydneysiders even remember trains anymore? I forgot mine and I don't take the trains anymore.

I'd we all stand up and stop using them we can all go back to normal

🤣

No one gives a fuck anymore which is sad, but good to hear. Thank you very much

The pandemic is still very much active and hospitals full so wear the mask as self protection and helping vulnerable commuters as well. More about us caring about being human than about rules or being caught.

which line were you on?

They say "fines may apply", but as far as I'm aware there are no actual fines associated with it anymore. Hence the "may", as opposed to everything else where they say "fines apply".

So effectively it's a suggested guidline, as something mandatory would, I should think, have some kind of enforcement associated with it.

After all other covid things were lifted I saw two people at Bondi Junction station being hassled by the cops for not having masks. They were quite confused.

Though from the looks of them I think it was more an excuse to stop them than anything. They're the sort the police target for drug stuff.

It might be a bit different on the trains, but certainly on buses there were some drivers who wouldn’t even open the door until you had a mask on. Not so much now though.

Nah, in fairness most of the carriage was wearing masks - there was just me and one other bloke not wearing one. I normally wear one, today was an exception due to chaos trying to get kids out the door.

If anything I'd guess that I didn't get a hard time due to the industrial action sucking everyone's will to live.

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T2

As useful as a sign saying "Tiger attacks *may* occur"

I've generally got buses, occasionally got trains and once again; *never* seen mask wearing enforced or penalised on either.

I don't blame bus drivers for not doing it, I had to and it fucking sucked, I didn't get extra pay for dealing with agro and people with mental health issues.

I **do** get pissed off at all levels of government because we're getting more cases and deaths than we did during the "peak"

Economy > Human lives. Great, eh?

Nah I get ya, I just remember when I was on it the other month so many people weren’t wearing their mask and guess what, they were the only cunts coughing and it went on the whole trip, didn’t even cover their mouths. Then when the inspectors came on, someone spoke to them about do you have to wear a mask, they said yes, then that person said what about all the people not wearing them? And they said something like they can’t control everyone or it’s not their problem. Can’t remember.

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I find the line/area depends on whether people wear masks.

T4 in the morning between Heathcote and Mortdale, not many people wear masks, after Hurstville to the City it’s most people wearing masks.

I find it’s a physical indicator of intelligence

For the sake of your mental health, let it go man, bigger things to worry about in life now

My route is going to be:

1. Melbourne

2. Philip island

3. Jindabyne

4. Jervis bay

5. Sydney

I've to drive back down to melbourne for the flight back. I've 3 days left unbooked for accomodation.

I was thinking the last place should be Canberra but I'm not sure.

Any recommendations?

I always like a stop in Beechworth (and a pie at Yakandanda) on the drive from Sydney to Melbourne. If you're stopping in Canberra I'd do the next stop at Beechy and drive the back roads to Melbourne.

Oh and a quick stop at the Niagra cafe in Gundagai is a tradition...

If you have three days to drive from Sydney to Melbourne I’d probably spread it out a bit more — Canberra to Melbourne for the one leg is a long slog if you have to make it in time for a flight.

Why are you driving between Melbourne and Sydney? Especially coming from Singapore, the Hume Highway will not be relaxing. Drive to Philip Island and back, fly to Canberra, drive to Jervis Bay and up to Sydney, fly back to Melbourne.

What about Wollongong?

Wollongong-Canberra & Albury

Correction, Yakandandah.. you want a lamb and mint jelly pie.

Gum Tree Pies

11 High St, Yackandandah VIC 3749

(02) 6027 1233

https://g.co/kgs/MBhpPL