Leanne
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its ok! i'm sure u went fine!
how'd u go??
how'd u go??
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Help Wth Interview at UOW! (1 Viewer)
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glitter burns
the sky is falling
Ahh, honestly I don't think I went too good. I think I got the nice people, the chick with the American accent and the guy whose name I have forgotten already.
We were originally all in the room with the poetry professor explaining what was going to happen... he was the archetype of a poetry professer, from his slippers to his unbrushed hair and his habit of closing his eyes while he talked... I found it amusing.
I found the stuff I wrote when I was younger, that I had lost, but they weren't at all interested in it. They also didn't ask me to expand on a hypothetical storyline at all, which is kinda freaking me out, because it's making me think that maybe they didn't bother asking because they know definitely that they don't want me in the course.
Not to mention that they were like "You've achieved outstanding results... for STANDARD English" and kinda gave the impression that they wanted people who were doing Advanced.
They were really nice though. We talked about my favourite authors, and the guy had a big rant about how he's always meant to read Philip Pullman's works and the lady liked my shoes... hehe.
So I guess overall I'm not feeling too confident, especially as we were told that while about 80 people applied, only 30 will get in, which is a bit depressing.
But it was a good experience though. I got lost on campus trying to find the busstop, and I thought it was really nice there!
Not to mention that all the boys applying for the Creative Arts thing were gorgeous... but that's another story, LOL.
Uhm.. This is way long. Sorry.
We were originally all in the room with the poetry professor explaining what was going to happen... he was the archetype of a poetry professer, from his slippers to his unbrushed hair and his habit of closing his eyes while he talked... I found it amusing.
I found the stuff I wrote when I was younger, that I had lost, but they weren't at all interested in it. They also didn't ask me to expand on a hypothetical storyline at all, which is kinda freaking me out, because it's making me think that maybe they didn't bother asking because they know definitely that they don't want me in the course.
Not to mention that they were like "You've achieved outstanding results... for STANDARD English" and kinda gave the impression that they wanted people who were doing Advanced.
They were really nice though. We talked about my favourite authors, and the guy had a big rant about how he's always meant to read Philip Pullman's works and the lady liked my shoes... hehe.
So I guess overall I'm not feeling too confident, especially as we were told that while about 80 people applied, only 30 will get in, which is a bit depressing.
But it was a good experience though. I got lost on campus trying to find the busstop, and I thought it was really nice there!
Not to mention that all the boys applying for the Creative Arts thing were gorgeous... but that's another story, LOL.
Uhm.. This is way long. Sorry.
Leanne
Member
hey!
yeah i got those two ppl as well...and that poetry dude!!! i totally agree with the amusement factor!! i was so distracted by his body language...that i didnt really know what he was talking bout...mind u, he wasnt really talking about much- just rambling really!
dont worry about the hypothetical question, or lack of one, i dont think they asked everyone, probably only asked it if there was nothing else to ask...i dunno..I'm sure thats its got nothing to do with being in the course, i mean wat if they ask u and u come out wiv a really crappy answer?
did they really put the emphasis on STANDARD english? cos i'm sure they cant discriminate against standard ppl- it doesnt mean that their creative writing skills are any better or worse than advanced ppl!
btw- i was told there were 70 ppl applying and 30 posisitions- if that makes u feel any better!
and dont worry about getting lost, so did i- and that was just to simply get out of the creative arts building!!! lol!
yeah i got those two ppl as well...and that poetry dude!!! i totally agree with the amusement factor!! i was so distracted by his body language...that i didnt really know what he was talking bout...mind u, he wasnt really talking about much- just rambling really!
dont worry about the hypothetical question, or lack of one, i dont think they asked everyone, probably only asked it if there was nothing else to ask...i dunno..I'm sure thats its got nothing to do with being in the course, i mean wat if they ask u and u come out wiv a really crappy answer?
did they really put the emphasis on STANDARD english? cos i'm sure they cant discriminate against standard ppl- it doesnt mean that their creative writing skills are any better or worse than advanced ppl!
btw- i was told there were 70 ppl applying and 30 posisitions- if that makes u feel any better!
and dont worry about getting lost, so did i- and that was just to simply get out of the creative arts building!!! lol!
hey, my interview is coming up for creative arts at wollongong, what sort of questions did they ask?? i got the interview for graphic design and new media.. how did people that had an interview for that course find the interview and the questions they asked?? im a bit nervous ay..hehehe thanks in advance
jayk
jayk
glitter burns
the sky is falling
I went to a Creative Writing interview so they probably won't ask exactly the same questions, but they asked me about my favourite author (so they'd probably ask about your favourite artist) and why I liked them, what styles I liked best, stuff like that.
I don't know if what I've said is any help at all, but good luck!
Leanne
Member
hey glitter burns...
my friend who did a visual arts interview got an early entry letter in the mail! i'm soo happy for her- but do u reckon they do that for creative writing ppl too? cos i haven't got anything and i'm starting to worry.........
my friend who did a visual arts interview got an early entry letter in the mail! i'm soo happy for her- but do u reckon they do that for creative writing ppl too? cos i haven't got anything and i'm starting to worry.........
glitter burns
the sky is falling
wow, this is the first i've heard of wollongong giving early entry for B cr arts.
i haven't got one either :S
i thought we had to wait until mid january to find out?
i haven't got one either :S
i thought we had to wait until mid january to find out?
Leanne
Member
i went to the wollongong website..apparently, if u put a wollongong course as ur first preference ur automatically eligiable for an early entry...so i've moved the course up as my first preference!!
MiKeY
Member
Whoa. Where did you read that exactly?
glitter burns
the sky is falling
Really? I had it as my first preference until like a week or two ago when I recieved early entrance to UNE, and I never heard of it, or recieved anything from em about it.
Leanne
Member
Mikey- i just went to the wollongong university website...and looked up early entry schemes...
and btw- i think i interpreted it correctly!
and btw- i think i interpreted it correctly!
superboobies!
New Member
i heard (from a big mouthed UoW birdie) that only 50 people got first round offers for creative writing although there were 500 applicants. ha, i have connections.
glitter burns
the sky is falling
Really? 500?
While I was there at the interview I was told by one of the interviewers that about 75 people had applied and 30 would be getting in...
Leanne
Member
does that mean that all 50 early offer ppl have already been sent the letters?? i wanted one 
glitter burns
the sky is falling
Same...
Leanne
Member
i didnt get in............. well i got a letter saying i was unsuccessful- but do i still have a chance in the main round- or would that mean i totally didnt make it?
well i got a letter saying i was unsuccessful- but do i still have a chance in the main round- or would that mean i totally didnt make it?
glitter burns
the sky is falling
Really?I haven't recieved anything from them... maybe tomorrow.
Hm, that's a good question. Maybe ring or email the university and ask? Because I'd really like to know too!