originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:17 PM

Hey delicatedreamer!

Great points! Totally agree.

The pressure from school, parents, and society are pretty intense.

When you're really young, you have to choose what you enjoy - you don't want to resent the situation you're in.

My sister was planning to do acting (!!!) but she ended up going into nursing cos that's what mum and dad said.

Guess what? She loves it.

So that tells me that you end up making the most of what you're in!

xMorley

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:19 PM

@AndrewMorley Totally agree about the plans changing, I know so many friends who have followed a totally different path from what they planned in year 12!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:09 PM

Hi delicatedreamer! So true, if only schools were better at teaching about mental health to stress less!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:13 PM

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@Sophie-RO wrote:
Hi delicatedreamer! So true, if only schools were better at teaching about mental health to stress less!

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Would be more beneficial than weekly practice for the QCS (Qld Core Skills Test) that's for sure!!

 

I agree @florenceforever about pressure from yourself, that was a big one for me. 

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:02 PM

I'm ready for any of your questions!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:24 PM

I think that many people put a lot of pressure on themsleves during year 12, and especially school and parents which you feel you have to get good grades for them to be proud. Although i didn't get the best grades as i wanted to this year, i know i tried my best. Isn't that what year 12 is actaully all about, trying your best? and not to just get a perfect score. Because your score doesn't determine your future right? Do you think that failures come great success, if you try to move forward?, those are my 2 questions to you 

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:29 PM

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@tay27 wrote:

I think that many people put a lot of pressure on themsleves during year 12, and especially school and parents which you feel you have to get good grades for them to be proud. Although i didn't get the best grades as i wanted to this year, i know i tried my best. Isn't that what year 12 is actaully all about, trying your best? and not to just get a perfect score. Because your score doesn't determine your future right? Do you think that failures come great success, if you try to move forward?, those are my 2 questions to you 

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@I think you've nailed it, @tay27, your scores definitely do not necessarily determine your future. I got a terrible OP (bottom 25% of my year 12 cohort, and am about to graduate with an occupational therapy degree, which needs a way higher OP to gain entry than I originally received. Just goes to show that you can still achieve your dream, no matter what 🙂 And welcome to the forums!

 

before exams, stress levels can sky rocket. What’s your go-to stress buster before a big exam?

 

Mine is cutting back on study on the day and doing something relaxing. A cup of tea, listening to music and a bit of mindfulness meditation work well for me!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:31 PM

@delicatedreamer I didn't do that grat in year 12 either and now I'm in my third year of a psychology degree and getting really good marks!

 

Seriously guys, bombing out in highschool isn't the end of the world (but do your best!)

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:28 PM

Hey tay27!! Great questions!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:16 PM

Hi Chessca_H! Thanks for your Q, we'll take it to the live stream!

Any one else got Qs?

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:48 PM

Hey Andrew, 

what was the best thing about year 12? 

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:50 PM

Do you (or did you) have a plan for after year 12? What can you do to help make it happen?

 

My plan was to go to uni and study psych. I went and hated it because I had to drive an hour to get there, plus was just over studying after year 12. So I flicked my plan, went with the flow and that just worked out really well for me.

 

Plans are so important, but so is listening to yourself if you feel like the plan isn't working out!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:55 PM

Hey @lanejane - great advice! plans are important but sometimes so it's important to abandon the plan!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:56 PM

Question to Andrew (if we have time): What was the best piece of advice you were given when you were doing your year 12 exams?

originally posted on 23-10-2014 9:00 PM

He's answering your Q about his german sheppard, Tessa now!! Might not have time for the 2nd one!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 9:03 PM

Haha that's okay, the dog question is more important! @Sophie-RO

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:54 PM

7 minutes to go - any last minute Qs for the panel?

 

 

Watch the live stream (embedded here)

 

originally posted on 23-10-2014 9:00 PM

do you (or did you) have a plan for after year 12? What can you do to help make it happen?

Plan for after year 12 was, go to uni, become a nurse, move to London and be married with one child by now. I ended up hating nursing and dropping out of uni because I was just way too stressed and started struggling with my mental health because of it.

But I'm back on track now and will soon graduate as an OT (a career that my mum originally suggested when I was in high school - I wouldn't listen! :P). What I did to help me achieve this goal was study part time. I hated the idea of not doing it "properly" like everyone else, but it made things a lot more manageable and less stressful for me.

originally posted on 23-10-2014 9:03 PM

delicatedreamer: Great to hear your life is on track even those it didn't go as you planned!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 9:05 PM

The guys are wrapping up the chat now!! Andrew will pop back on the forums to say bye and has anyone got any last comments?

originally posted on 23-10-2014 9:07 PM

Thanks for joining us Andrew! And thanks gail and Billy (is that right?) for answering the questions too! Your insights are much appreciated 🙂

originally posted on 23-10-2014 9:05 PM

Thanks so much @gail and @AndrewMorley! 

originally posted on 23-10-2014 9:02 PM

Andrew's number one tip for those sitting their exams: SLEEP!

originally posted on 23-10-2014 8:52 PM

I definitely agree @lanejane    Currently I'm listening to myself and what my heart wants in regards to where I'm studying. It's really scary, but it's important for me to make this decision and change in my life!