Mapping out their future
Alanna Chisholm
z – MAGS, six month gap, psychology degree
I’M thinking of a six-month gap year then studying psychology. A lot of people take gap years.
I will be working at Smiggle during that time. Then I would like go to university in Melbourne. Both Melbourne Uni and La Trobe have good reputations and I like the city.
I would like to be a mental health worker or psychologist. I only decided this in the past six months, after studying Society and Culture. A lot of people are trying to get into that.
I’ve had a lot to think about – different unis and courses. Psychology placement is difficult, but there is a practical side to the degree. I feel I would be quite good at it if I did it.
Offers will be made in January through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (TAC) which is the equivalent of the UAC.
– MAGS, Certificate III in vet nursing, workforce
I HAVE work placement arranged in December and hopefully will get a job out of it. You get to know people there.
I’ve always wanted to do
zAbbey Cusack
something with animals. To become a veterinarian requires university study and you can study vet nursing at TAFE. I have already done animal studies at TAFE and work placement at the zoo. I loved working out there, every day is different. I have also done Certificate II in primary industries through the school.
– Dubbo College Senior Campus, electrotechnology trade
I did work placement in metal
zMarcus Morley
work and construction in Year 11, and in Year 12 with an electrician.
I knew I didn’t want to work in a factory, I wanted more variety.
I think subject choice depends on what industry you want to go into, I had a fair idea that I wanted to do something that was hands on – a trade or apprenticeship was appealing. I had a fair bit of holiday work, paid work which was great.
Knowing what you want to do takes a lot of stress off.