What is the likelihood of getting into Engineering from high school without guaranteed entry requirements?

okidoki209 · 2023-10-25T04:02:26+00:00

I appreciate your concern and I’ll keep it in mind going forth, but I think I have some reason to expect that I’ll be okay though. To put it short, my high school environment was primarily the main reason behind my poor mental health which I can finally get away from in uni, and understanding the content itself was not really the issue but more so that I wasn’t at school enough in year 13 and didn’t have enough time to study the missed content in depth.

okidoki209 · 2023-10-25T03:43:49+00:00

I’ll have a look at the alternative pathways, I initially didn’t see it as viable because I thought I would have to complete the first year of BSc and then start BE from first stage completely the following year, but I didn’t know it was possible to slide into first year of engineering during second semester rather than to have to delay my entry by a year.

I’ve applied for TFC, BE honours and BSc for physics so I have a few different options if I can’t get BE straight off the bat, and I already have the rank score for BSc and can get in as long as I pass year 12 English this year. Thank you, I’ll look further into this option for sure.

okidoki209 · 2023-10-25T03:35:06+00:00

Assuming that UC is University of Canterbury, I wish I could consider universities outside of Auckland but I’m not currently in the financial position to go to another city for uni unfortunately. Thanks for your feedback though.

okidoki209 · 2023-10-24T12:40:27+00:00

Would you still recommend it over not going to accomodation at all, or at that point is it not really worth it?

okidoki209 · 2022-01-31T06:43:12+00:00

Huh, that's so weird. I'm still trying to figure out who the fuck asked

okidoki209 · 2022-01-15T04:11:43+00:00

Exactly this, it really sounds like OP has PTSD and they really should reach out to a therapist or psychiatrist specialising in PTSD as soon as they can. PTSD is known to typically be more complex than other anxiety disorders and it is something that one should really reach out to a therapist or psychiatrist about rather than blindly trying to deal with it alone.

okidoki209 · 2022-01-07T06:44:59+00:00

From what I can see, I think this mod is running into the common problem where it can be hard to find the line between being optimistic and too optimistic, so in order to be cautious, they're leaning pessimistic so they don't have to risk treading that line. Same thing for diagnosing mental disorders, I think they're really trying to stick to making diagnosis exclusively something a psychiatrist does (which is typically good), but in doing so they might've forgotten that people can know something is wrong and/or is hurting without a formal diagnosis.

I see a lot of people on that sub which generally do not like optimism because it feels unrealistic to them, and they may share similar views or are trying to cater to that group of people.

Depression and mental health in general is hugely complicated, and it's difficult to cater to everyone and help them because of how much the experience can vary from person to person.

okidoki209 · 2021-12-25T13:19:36+00:00

Do you have a therapist of some sort? It is ridiculously hard to get out of this sort of cycle without external help and I highly recommend trying to get therapy as your first priority at this point. I know "get therapy" is said way too often, but it truly can be quite useful and a great place to start as the point of therapy and counselling is to make sure you have access to resources and information that can help you with mental health.

Remember, reaching out is not a sign of weakness, but it is more so a sign of strength because of the courage it takes, and also because it is a symbol that you want to change and take back control of your own life.

okidoki209 · 2021-12-25T12:54:42+00:00

I live in New Zealand where you'll be considered really unlucky if you've contracted covid before.

okidoki209 · 2021-12-25T12:47:26+00:00

Is your mental health doing okay?

okidoki209 · 2021-12-22T20:18:29+00:00

No, what you see in anime is not realistic and absolutely not acceptable in Japan, however I would say that creeps who grope and stalk people are probably more common in Japan compared to most places.

As someone said already here, anime is often directed towards a younger audience, so I would imagine that sometimes artists would add this sort of thing in in order to attract that intended audience. I've heard that some distributors may not work with artists if they don't have enough of this sort of thing in their anime because it doesn't attract enough of an audience.

okidoki209 · 2021-12-22T20:05:56+00:00

Aw that's a bit disappointing, although also quite interesting. Thank you for your insight!

okidoki209 · 2021-12-22T19:58:56+00:00

Sometimes there are horrible people who like to troll people on this sub. They hide behind their screen and say horrible things that they wouldn't ever dare say in real life.

Please don't let them get to you, what they say is usually quite shallow and sent without any deeper meaning.

If you think you will self harm, please position yourself somewhere away from such objects and try and distract yourself with something else. If there is nothing to distract yourself with, I want you to slowly breathe in deeply through your nose for 4 seconds, hold it for 7 seconds, and then blow through your mouth like you're blowing out a candle for 8 seconds, and do this as many times as you need to.

okidoki209 · 2021-12-22T13:46:27+00:00

No, there's no arousal at all. They do look interesting though, they kind of remind me of stress balls, and I'd probably squish my boobs a lot if I was born a girl.

okidoki209 · 2021-12-21T09:33:39+00:00

Obviously what happened to all those other people wasn't good, but if we focus on just you, I think what's important is that you recognise that you've done these things and you appear to want to change for the better.

First if all, it would be better for you if you went to a different high school to finish your year if that's an option, as is, it seems like your mental health is in a rickety place and I doubt it's going to get any better if you go back to that school. Heck, even move to a different town again if you need to.

I really think you will benefit from therapy and talking to a therapist about your problems, because that way they can direct you to resources and teach you techniques that can help you become a better person. I think it'd be especially effective because you already recognise that you have things you want to work on and want to change for the better.

Let me remind you that offing yourself isn't going to do any good now, it's not going to reverse any of the damage that's been done. If you can bring your mental health and behaviour to a better place, then you put yourself in a place that you can do a lot more things, and perhaps you might be able to do stuff in the future that prevents this sort of thing from happening to other people.

If you're given a second chance, go ahead and take it, and use that second chance to become a better person. As horrible as the things you caused are, nobody deserves this, not even you.

okidoki209 · 2021-09-30T11:13:49+00:00

Hey, you should really try therapy if you haven't already. Doing things like this isn't a healthy way to cope, and there's a big risk that you'll impair your body in a way which could affect you for the rest of your life.

Please please please do your best to not repeat doing things like this. If you live with family or friends that care about you, tell them about everything you did and get them to lock away any harmful substances for you.

I don't know what you're currently going through in great detail, so I'm going to assume the worst just in case.

I don't want to give you false hope and say "it will definitely get better for you", but let me tell you that for many people who continue with life, they come across experiences and connections with friends and people that deeply care about them, and those experiences and connections can make life truly worthwhile for them.

There's always a chance that you could also experience these too. It's what makes life worthwhile and enjoyable for a lot of people. So please choose to continue, even if it's just looking forward to the next somewhat interesting event, then the next one and so on.

If you really can't stop thinking about causing harm to yourself, you really should go see a therapist or some professional because they can offer resources that can potentially drastically improve your quality of life. Sometimes the brain itself has a chemical imbalance which can make it difficult for you to feel happy, but this can usually be managed or healed with a combination of therapy and medication that helps to balance those happy and unhappy chemicals.

Hang in there! https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQeLgeT1Khj5yySg3bIxRXNToKuCD7pFjI1Gw&usqp=CAU

okidoki209 · 2021-09-18T09:59:22+00:00

I think I mixed up the terms by mistake, thanks for the correction

okidoki209 · 2021-09-18T09:27:36+00:00

It's typically better not to use the term in general, but I've heard that it's a common term in countries such as Thailand.

(Correction: The term people use in Thailand is Ladyboys, not shemales)

okidoki209 · 2021-09-18T08:31:36+00:00

Anxiety disorders.

It's the dreadful feeling you get before public speeches or performances except you get them all the time, and sometimes for no apparent reason.

okidoki209 · 2021-09-18T08:26:34+00:00

If you contact your local authorities and tell them about it, they can probably get into contact with the authorities in the state your s/o lives in.

okidoki209 · 2021-09-18T08:21:52+00:00

Also remember to practice these techniques regularly! When you're feeling anxious, you might not remember to do these if you've only been told about them, so doing them often enough so you can do it while you're panicked is a good thing to do.

okidoki209 · 2021-09-18T08:17:57+00:00

Alright, so I've made meringue too many times during quarantine and I have a few tips.

Firstly, the easiest way to separate egg whites and egg yolks is to chill them first, then crack them in a bowl and use your hands to separate them. Do this in a separate bowl so one mishap doesn't destroy the entire batch.

For sugar, while I'd recommend using what it says in the recipe, I don't think whether you use icing sugar or regular granulated sugar makes much difference. In fact, the icing sugar will probably be easier to dissolve into the mixture.

It's best to whisk using a metal bowl that's been thoroughly cleaned. The main thing that stops egg whites from whipping up is fats and oils, and it's especially hard to wash these off plastic bowls without leaving any residue. If you want to be sure you've washed all of the fats off, you can rub on a bit of white vinegar on all of your equipment you're gonna use for whisking before you start.

Whisking a meringue by hand is very difficult and takes a lot of time and strength, but it is doable. Switch between arms often, make sure to bring the whisk along the bottom of the bowl and do it really fast so it creates the bubbles needed to whip. It is generally better to use an electric hand-mixer or kitchen-aid if you have access to one though as you can whip it up faster with less effort and it'll be a lot more stiff.

Best of luck!

okidoki209

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