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Monday, July 17, 2006
Uni time is approaching fast. In fact, I'll be there next week with a big Monday start. Now's the first time I've seriously thought about changing my subjects, because finally we've been given a chance to pick virtually any subject from any portfolio out there.
The big decision is: do I take a subject that'll be somewhat worthwhile (or at least roughly related to my course) or do I take one of the easier or funner subjects available that should give me plenty of free time to concentrate on the big year long Software Engineering project I've gotta finish?
It's my last year, so I think I can explain having a BS subject if anyone sees it on my results or resumé. My only other chance was at the end of first year when I picked German, but now I'm looking for something that I don't even have to turn up to if possible. That kind of easy. Basically, a first year sort of subject without the attendance policies or mini-tests in the tutorial classes. Unsurprisingly, I am awaiting the release of the Art/Creative Media timetables.
It might even come down to picking the subject that fits around my core workload (i.e. Mondays) to minimise travel time and free up some days so that I can work those days.
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If you want my advice just do the subjects that are most compelling to you - regardless of how hard you think they might be. Don't bother with gimme subjects.
You can do simple shit on your own time but you only have a limited chance to make the most of your Uni experience. Grab on to it with both hands!
The only problem was that I wish I had three hands for last semester!
As an extremely biased commenter(word?), I'll refrain.
There ya go.
Sounds like a word. Anyway, you're on the Internet - apparently "ppl" don't care about spelling and word up-making here. See? Even I can do it.
Yes, a difficult decision indeed. I myself have the same issue with choosing my elective. Do I choose child because it is easy even though I have no desire to do it, or work with kids. Do I choose mental even though I have no desire to do it, or work with mentals, and there is no exam-bonus. Or do I choose acute which is really hard (I failed it last year and had to re-sit, passing with flying colours second time around proving I was not a moron afterall, but the jury is still out) but relevant to my career. The reality is whatever I did I would enjoy it and it would all be relevant in some way as it is all health related...I chose acute because I couldnt face the idea of doing clinical experience with crazies or kids (again)...hope I pass...
Also, I forgot to mention, it is a bit disadvantageous to not do acute because I will have less experience, and less recent experience when I finish my degree and do a grad year (work + a bit of study and rotations). Those physical skills will be of benefit then, not entirely necessary but yeah, helpful for sure. So think about that Pat ;)
Interestingly enough, another person at work told me today to not even bother finishing my degree considering I'm set for employment for the near future.
Jokingly as it may have been, it appears there's very little respect for any university courses. At most, it's an indicator for what you might be interested in.
I picked German because I'll enjoy studying it. I picked Usability Engineering because it was the lesser of three evils!
(Courses meaning subjects @ RMIT of course..or is that "of subject"...)
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