Course and Career Chat
de Kim Whitty
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Listen up as Kim, a passionate careers teacher, chats to current tertiary students and staff to find out everything you need to know about university and TAFE courses, the careers they can lead to and the transition from high school to further study.
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- What If I Don't Get the ATAR I Need? How to Prepare for Your VTAC Preferences · 17 minWhat happens if you don't get the ATAR you were hoping for? If you're in Year 12, it's important to think about this before results day, rather than trying to work out your…
- Does the University You Choose Actually Matter? Look Beyond the Course Name · 20 minDoes the university you attend actually make a difference when you're looking for a job? Is a degree from one university more valuable to employers than the same or a similar…
- How Do I Choose Between Universities? And Should I Choose the Course or University First? · 18 min · Épisode 119If you're trying to choose a university, you might find yourself with a problem: you like more than one! Maybe you've listened to my university series and now you're considering…
- La Trobe University: Why Should You Consider La Trobe? · 11 min · Épisode 118Considering La Trobe University? In this episode, I look at some of the things that make La Trobe different from other Melbourne universities, including its flexible degree…
- Monash University: Why Should You Consider Monash? · 20 min · Épisode 117Considering Monash University? In this episode, I look at what makes Monash different from the University of Melbourne and other Melbourne universities, including its wide range…
- Swinburne University: Why Should You Consider Swinburne? · 20 min · Épisode 116Considering Swinburne University of Technology? In this episode, I look at some of the things that make Swinburne different from other Melbourne universities, including its…
- Deakin University: Why Should You Consider Deakin? · 17 min · Épisode 115Considering Deakin University? In this episode, I look at some of the areas Deakin is particularly well known for, including sport science, health sciences, psychology…
- Victoria University: Why Should You Consider VU? · 20 min · Épisode 109Considering Victoria University (VU)? In this episode, I look at some of the common perceptions about VU and the things students should actually consider when researching the…
- The University of Melbourne: Why Should You Consider It? · 19 min · Épisode 113Considering the University of Melbourne? In this episode, I look at the Melbourne Model, how University of Melbourne degrees are structured, and some of the factors you should…
- Australian Catholic University: Why should you consider ACU? · 10 min · Épisode 112Considering Australian Catholic University (ACU)? In this episode, I look at what makes ACU different from other Melbourne universities, including its smaller campus environment…
- RMIT University: Why Should You Consider RMIT? · 22 min · Épisode 111Considering RMIT University? In this episode, I look at some of the things that make RMIT different from other Melbourne universities, including its city location, dual-sector…
- VCE Results Are Coming: Understanding Your ATAR and Finding the Right Pathway · 9 min · Épisode 110VCE results are released tomorrow, and whether you're feeling excited, nervous, or a mix of both, this episode is here to support you. Even though we all know ATARs aren't the…
- What Year 12 Students Should Do Before VCE Results: How to Finalise VTAC Preferences · 11 min · Épisode 109Now that VCE exams are finished, it's time for Year 12 students to prepare their VTAC preference list before results are released next week. In this episode, I explain why…
- Why ATAR Goals Can Backfire — A Healthier Way to Approach VCE Goal Setting · 15 min · Épisode 108In this episode, I share why setting goals around a specific ATAR or study score can actually increase stress, reduce motivation and lead to burnout. Inspired by Dr Emily on The…
- Why VCE Feels So Confusing for Parents — And How to Get the Information You Actually Need · 13 min · Épisode 107In this episode, I share how trying to navigate my son's cricket club with zero information helped me understand exactly how parents feel when their child starts VCE. You'll hear…
- How to Choose the Right VCE Subjects, Tertiary Courses and Career Pathways (and Stop Cutting Off Your Options) · 15 min · Épisode 106Choosing VCE subjects and planning a tertiary pathway can feel overwhelming — especially when you're worried about closing off future options. In this episode of Course and…
- The Truth About ATAR Focused Tutoring Ads: Why They Feed VCE Anxiety (and What Really Helps) · 15 min · Épisode 105You've seen the tutoring ads — the ones bragging about all their tutors getting ATARs over 99, studying medicine or law, or being dux of their schools. These ads drive me crazy…
- Becoming a Counsellor: Tamara's Journey from a Bachelor of Arts to a Master of Counselling at Deakin University · 38 min · Épisode 104In this episode of Course and Career Chat, I talk with Tamara, who is currently studying a Master of Counselling at Deakin University. She shares her journey from completing a…
- Should You Drop a VCE Subject? · 14 min · Épisode 103What we're talking about: Should you drop a VCE subject? It's a question I've been hearing a lot from VCE students, particularly as they get further into the year and start to…
- How to Feel Confident About VCE and Choosing Tertiary Courses Part 3 [What Are You Really Good At?] · 12 min · Épisode 102What we're talking about: In this third part of my mini series "How to Feel Confident About VCE and Choosing Tertiary Courses" I'm diving into another question that I'd love for…
