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    so what do people generally use?

    in terms of writing equipment? laptop or notebooks? or something else? i'm doing media and communications, so it might be different for something under the arts umbrella rather than maths/science. there's probably been a thread on this but i can't see it on the first page and i cbf searching...
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    mentoring program

    anyone else doing/done this? is it worth it? :\
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    question about lectures/timetabling

    ok if a certain unit has two of the same lectures available, do we get timetabled into one of them or are we just free to waltz into which ever one we want? or does it depend on the size of the lecture?
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    Sydney uni question about enrolling

    Okay, 1) is there anything else we are meant to do before the enrollment next Thursday? We're not supposed to accept our offer online or anything, are we? And 2) does anyone know if we have to have decided on majors by Thursday next week as well?
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    Arts majors at Sydney uni

    Okay, well I'm looking to do Media and Comm. at Sydney next year, and I'm really confused by the whole Part A/B majors thing. Do we just choose one other major or two? Not that it really matters much at this early point in time, I'm just wondering. Also, anyone know if Sociology/Social Policy...
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    University ATAR cut offs

    Okay, I know people always say that reaching the cut off or being above the cut off doesn't always necessarily mean that you will get into the course. To what extent is this actually true?
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    so i'm doing shit in adv. eng this year... still hope to do better in the hsc?

    so far my marks have ranged between 73%-80%, i'm ranked 15/45 and i can't remember what we were ranked last year, but in 2008 we were like 55ish i think? what type of mark do you think i'd be getting in the externals? i really need like mid band 5 at the very least... i don't really know what to...
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    this is the worst topic

    our class only JUST finished the core and now making notes for it is virtually impossible, there is such an unnecessary amount of content for a source based course... so yes i'm just thinking aloud.
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    best method of study?

    what do you reckon? I'm doing mindmaps for each syllabus dot point for World War I at the moment... I started off doing notes, but it'll take way too long to complete I reckon and I sometimes end up omitting information when I make notes...
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    PIP - Heterosexism & Heterosexual Privilege in the Media

    hello everyone! for my PIP I shall be examining the way in which the media privileges heterosexuality before homosexuality in its heteronormative construction of gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals. i really appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey, and all information will...
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    Best ways to get questionnaire distributed?

    I was thinking of using that Survey Monkey site if anyone's heard of it, although I'm having trouble convincing my mother of it's legitimacy...
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    Who else is studying Emily Dickinson?

    for some reason, I'm really struggling with her poetry. so I'm just curious as to who else is studying it, doing reasonably well with it and whether they can shed any light on her poetry... just wondering what types of ideas people are coming up with, etc. i'm having troubles translating ideas...
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    Topics for 2010 HSC

    Sooo, there's one for 2009, how about 2010? What are you all doing? :)
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    the cross cultural component?

    i still don't get what it actually is... could someone help explain? not the continuity and change one, but the additional one we have to do this year.
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    Plans for the holidays?

    last week of year 11 is approaching, which subsequently means holidays! what is everyone going to do with their time? i'm going to Europe with a bunch of other kids from school for the overseas History/Drama excursion. :) cue group of extension maths kids saying they are going to start year 12...
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    2010 s&c kids

    started contemplating pip topics yet? may relieve some unnecessary stress come the beginning of next term...
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    Drop Business Studies or Ancient History?

    okay well, i'm not particularly thrilled with either subject, for my half yearlies my marks were relatively similar, although ancient a little higher (9th for ancient and 12th for business studies). i'm definitely dropping one next year but having a little difficulty deciding which one i abhor...
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    Examination Mark/Assessment Mark?

    Is there a particular reason for including two separate marks/ranks on reports? Or is my school just special?
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    Lack of motivation, complacency, etc in year 11.

    I think I've mentioned this before, but in all honesty, I cannot work up any motivation to study REALLY hard to achieve the marks I want and will need for me to get the UAI I want in year 12 (97.10). I can't stop thinking, it's only year 11, at the end of term 3, how you've done won't even...
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    Is anyone else still feeling a lack of motivation?

    To study and really put in a lot of effort. To be honest, I just can't stop thinking "well, it's not the HSC just yet...".
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