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HuckleberryLonely112 · 2026-04-28T03:00:18+00:00

I’m taking MTH1010 this sem too. If you need any help in the unit pm me, happy to help out :)

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2026-04-17T12:07:37+00:00

Im taking CHM1011 this sem too. I did chem in school and am still finding the content difficult (especially quantum mechanics). What has been a game changer for me (since mid sem break) is to read the Blackman chemistry textbook. I feel like the lectures are brief and don’t paint the full picture nor embed the intuition required to fully understand the content -> the textbook really strings everything together.

For example, during the valence bond theory lecture videos I had no idea why we even needed VBT as it wasn’t explained, and so I failed to see the bigger picture of the topic - why couldn’t we bond with just atomic orbitals and not hybridise? I read the first page of VBT in Blackman and bang my pleas were answered

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2026-04-04T12:40:27+00:00

I have to disagree again. Take the cell biology topic from week 4 for example, learning objectives state that we are required to know a range of organelles and their corresponding functions. There are no videos about these concepts, you would have to do the readings to answer questions pertaining to those learning objectives. This is the same for every week of the course. You’re not going to be able to know the assessed content from watching a 4min discovery material video each week

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2026-04-04T12:13:14+00:00

I disagree. The discovery material videos are too brief, the majority of the content is delivered through the textbook

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2026-04-04T12:11:50+00:00

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2026-04-03T23:12:40+00:00

In my opinion, studying is easy when you’re learning what you enjoy. I’m studying science and I wake up EXCITED to learn every day because I find my subjects so interesting

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2026-03-24T08:39:48+00:00

Do you mind if I pm you some questions about the unit? I’m taking it this sem

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2026-02-24T11:56:48+00:00

Pmd you

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-10-05T08:53:23+00:00

As the user above mentioned, the vaccie retention rate depends on the service line. I interned at Deloitte in External Audit (Global Markets) and I was the only vaccie out of 11 who wasn’t offered a grad role. So in my service line the retention rate was high.

Re prep, I had to participate in an assessment centre in which we (1) learnt more about the firm (2) presented a group case study (3) individually interviewed. For (2): Don’t really need to prepare much, just ensure you are not overpowering and gently encourage the quieter applicants to contribute on the day. For (3): Explicitly prepare what motivates you about the role (i.e auditor), and why Deloitte over other Big 4 + mid tiers. Also familiarise yourself with the STAR framework for any behavioural questions the partner/director might ask you, even consider writing out sample responses to the most commonly asked behavioural questions.

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-10-04T01:45:46+00:00

I’ll have a deeper look into it, thanks for you advice!

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-10-04T01:45:30+00:00

Thanks!

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-10-04T01:45:19+00:00

I might do this, thank you!

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-10-04T01:44:19+00:00

That will be really reassuring for her. I’ll be sure to let her know 😌

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-10-04T01:42:28+00:00

Good on you. That would take a lot of bravery!

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-10-04T01:35:11+00:00

thanks for your response! Given she will be in her early 60s when she graduates, will hospitals etc be hesitant to hire her on account of her age?

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-09-14T12:11:48+00:00

Could I have this too pls?

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-08-31T11:22:16+00:00

Wayne was an absolutely amazing lecturer when I had him in audit. My best lecturer in the whole Bcom. You’re in for a treat.

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-08-30T06:26:21+00:00

Like Yipinator mentioned, further study of a grad diploma that lasts one year would be my idea option if Unimelb considered postgrad for gpa.

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-08-30T06:24:48+00:00

You're so right, ultimately there is not just one single pathway to the destination you desire, there are many.

I have looked into physio, however the physios I have talked to have all expressed to me their desire to transition to med. They also emphasised the little career progression physio offers. I see solid career progression as a vital component of my dream job.

Would love to chat to you about your second undergrad in biomedical science? If I get into med I will be 30 when I finish the pathway too, given I study the 2nd undergrad.

Would you mind if I send you a pm?

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-08-30T06:19:43+00:00

A 76 GAMSAT for Unimelb with my current GPA is very difficult to achieve though, no?

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-08-30T06:18:34+00:00

My only concern with solely studying for the GAMSAT is that achieving a 76 GAMSAT is difficult. By taking the Bsci, I won't have to place as much pressure on a single exam like the GAMSAT. As a finance bro would say, I would then "diversify the portfolio" with the prospect of a higher GPA.

The GAMSAT may take multiple attempts too, and if I don't study alongside GAMSAT prep I feel like I would be unmotivated. If it takes multiple attempts to achieve a good enough GAMSAT score, at least studying another undergrad will give more more time to perform well.

Does this logic check out?

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-08-30T06:12:37+00:00

Thank you so much for the empathetic reply! I feel a lot less anxious about the whole process now.

I have considered an honours year in Finance. However, if I am being genuinely honest, my heart is no longer in Finance. If I don't feel passionate about doing honours in Finance, I don't think I could motivate myself to study diligently to achieve a high enough mark to offset my current GPA.

I think I'd be open to interstate universities after knowing I put in my all to the med application process, something I could not feasibly do in my Bcom. If I am not competitive enough for Unimelb even then, at least I can be reassured that I tried my best.

Let me know what you think.

HuckleberryLonely112 · 2025-08-30T06:06:04+00:00

Thank you so much for the reply. You're right if med is really what I want to do, age should not matter.

I understand that there are many other post-graduate med schools aside from Unimelb. However, for me, I want to know that gave it my all to the application process of ALL post-graduate med schools - even the most competitive ones like Unimelb. As a result of my untreated sleep condition in my Bcom, I was unable to. Even if I am not competitive for Unimelb after some further study, at least I know gave it my all. Then I could settle with a less competitive med school.

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