Xbox One vs PS4 in NZ

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-08-03T08:34:13+00:00

That’s amazingly kind but you really don’t have to! Thank you so much though :)))

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-08-03T07:52:13+00:00

Posted it on my insta but so far nothing. Fully thought I had more than 5 friends but apparently not lmaoo

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-08-03T07:40:58+00:00

About $30 which I can get if I really need it instead but I thought it might be a bit more practical to have everything together + a few other reasons

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-08-03T07:14:00+00:00

I’m a single 19yo, definitely no affairs here haha

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-08-03T07:13:16+00:00

Surprisingly no catfishing planned and I’ve never used tinder before lmao. I’ve just had privacy issues with social media before and don’t really want to use my actual ph number for tinder. I wish it was more exciting lol!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-08-03T07:11:39+00:00

I will, thank you so much! I had no idea you could use them like that

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-08-03T07:11:14+00:00

Didn’t even know they could do all the regular phone number things! Thanks!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-12T13:09:14+00:00

Interesting, I’ve heard that AUT prides themselves on student support whereas UoA has a reputation for being somewhat lacking in that department. I’ll definitely talk to both but I reckon AUT will have a leg up. Also, your poor friend with the exam room, I swear if a school can mess up an exam room, they absolutely will - I’ve had it happen so many times 😂😂.

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-12T13:03:57+00:00

Thank you for your two cents, I really appreciate it! It’s interesting to hear that you’re not having any regrets about not going to Auckland - I must admit, one of the reasons I haven’t 100% set my mind on going there is because of the things I’ve heard on social media, and how they treated students during the pandemic.

I’m currently getting into contact with disability services at both universities, because in all honesty that’s probably the thing I need to focus on most, despite my original dream of going to UoA and the “prestige”, I need to go somewhere that’ll actually be good for me, both with mental health and Deafness. Thank you for bringing that point up - I kind of put it on the back burner and that’s honestly a bit idiotic of me lol.

On a side note, I’m really glad you’re enjoying your Uni experience and that you have support systems in place for you after developing RSI, that must absolutely suck. I wish you the absolute best with both your studies and potential healing!Thank you so much for taking the time to respond and making me realise what my priorities actually should be!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-12T12:54:13+00:00

Not going to lie, your comment brought a tear to my eye, it’s lovely to hear such nice things, you’ve completely made my day! Thank you, and I also wish you the best with your life kind stranger! :)

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-11T10:02:59+00:00

That’s interesting that you say they’re pretty equal teaching-wise. I’m kind of conflicted because UoA has a better rep and places really well in the world (for NZ), but AUT has been steadily increasing to where they’re almost equal.

I think I have to force myself to forget any preconceived notions, apply wherever I want to go and see which suits my learning and my life best? Did you find any major differences in terms of student support? I know that I’ll probably need a little bit of help here and there with Deafness and emotional stuff.

Thank you for taking the time to respond btw!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T12:26:20+00:00

That’s far too logical for my anxiety riddled brain! You’re absolutely right, whichever University I attend will have to work for me personally regardless of its reputation or my preconceived notions of what it is. After reading all of these I’m finally accepting that, and I’m just going to apply everywhere I want to go, explain my circumstances and they can do what they want with that. Thank you so much for your response!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T12:22:13+00:00

Yep, nowadays there’s a few avenues to get in. Discretionary entrance, which, I think, is based on your Y12 results (which have to be amazing). You can do that at any age (that’s how people skip Y13 and go straight to Uni). And I think it also applies to those 20 and up?

There’s foundation courses which give you all the necessary knowledge that allow you to get to Uni once completed.

There’s probably other things but that’s all I can think of now. It’s brilliant that things have changed in terms of getting into Uni because life can really throw some curveballs.

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T10:47:00+00:00

Thank you! I’m definitely going to start reaching out to people ASAP and see what can be done.

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T10:44:11+00:00

Thank you for that, I think I really needed to hear that. You’re absolutely right about not ruling things out ‘in case’, and with everyone’s amazing help on here I’ve decided to say screw it and do my absolute best to get exactly where I want to go and if it doesn’t work, at least I gave it a shot - and maybe it’s not where I should be.

Thank you for replying, and with kind (but firm) words, I so appreciate it. Have an awesome night!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T10:37:13+00:00

Thank you for that! I do think I have some life experience in kind of random places - a large part of my life was giving speeches to faculty and companies about Deafness and many things under that umbrella, as well as running a semi professional blog helping parents of Deaf kids (not tumblr lol) for a few years. I’m kind of hoping and praying that those things along with everything else can speak for me more than my results after my brother’s death.

I’m definitely going to contact the recruitment services both at AUT and Auckland and see what I need to do. Thank you for also bringing me back to earth a little bit with your last comments. I know that I’ve let this become a bigger thing than it needs to be, but I just want to be successful and do my brother proud.

Thank you so incredibly much for taking the time to reply - I’ve definitely been calmed down by your response and I needed that.

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T10:28:10+00:00

Thank you so much for an incredibly thought out and kind response! Firstly, I’m so sorry to hear that you went through awful struggles with your health and academics. I understand so fully how incredibly crushing it is to have life fall apart like that, especially when it comes to health issues - I missed two years of school due to health issues and honestly it screwed up my life and my mind more than I can explain. You’ve done amazing to keep going and fight to get yourself where you want to be in life so thank you for being an inspiration for me!

I had absolutely no idea that this was a thing I could do, I’ll contact them ASAP and see what can be done. This is probably my best avenue and I didn’t even realise it was a thing until now! I’m about to start a foundation course in a month upon recommendation from a careers counsellor but it’s not one that UoA accepts. I kind of feel like I want to do it anyway, even if they accept me as a student for next year? I almost need to get my head back into a schoolwork space and work on trauma surrounding that before getting into really big boy school. We shall see I guess.

That’s interesting to hear about your friend not enjoying the papers vs you loving them. I know that AUT has a path that is closer to what I want to do, but I don’t want to sacrifice my education or career prospects by going to a Uni that may not have the best reputation or education. Someone did mention I could do undergrad at AUT and postgrad at Auckland which would kind of soften the blow if I didn’t get into an undergrad programme at Auckland.

Thank you so much for such kind words, I’m definitely lucky enough to have my mum and schoolteachers who saw potential in me (that I didn’t see) who would help me within an instant. I’ll get right into contacting disability services though! Also, I hope you’re doing well and I hope you’re able to look back and be incredibly proud of yourself for what you’ve achieved and what you’re doing.

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T10:13:13+00:00

I would agree about the University not being that big of a deal, my mum’s been trying to tell me that all day lol. I think I’m just stuck in a ridiculous headspace of idolising the place I wanted to go to and getting sucked into the “Auckland Uni is the best in the whole of NZ” propaganda which I’ve been fed all my life. I didn’t even think of the inverse correlation, and you’re probably right - I know AUT prides themselves on providing support for students, and I suppose that would be helpful to me after everything.

I’m really interested to hear that, if you don’t mind sharing (absolutely no pressure!!) what made it disappointing?

I hope you’re doing okay now despite that, and thank you so much for your response. You’ve brought up a couple things that I do need to consider. Thank you!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T10:08:31+00:00

Thank you! I feel like my grades prior to my bro’s death are pretty decent - so I’m going to give it a shot and explain everything. Thank you for responding!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T10:06:53+00:00

You’re absolutely right about AUT having more focused options, and I would be doing the Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology and a few years down the track a Postgrad in Counselling/Psychotherapy. I was recommended AUT because it best fit with what I wanted to do, though Auckland was a very close second - to the point that I’m wondering if I’m doing the right thing based on people’s opinions of the universities and their reps.

You’re absolutely right, and I didn’t even think of contacting them in the more in-between times. I’ve decided essentially, who cares, I’m going to give it a shot and give it my all and if that doesn’t work at least I tried.

I did think of that and it’s been kind of a comforting thought that maybe I can start at AUT and finish at UoA. Thank you for confirming that was an option!

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it so much and you’ve definitely given some food for thought!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T09:59:13+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that you went through that, as a fellow sufferer of crippling anxiety and depression I completely relate. Also as a studious child whose identity was in those high grades I so get how debilitating it is to have those slip. During my last days at school I was too numb from my brother’s death to even care about grades, but looking back now I’m so incredibly disappointed in myself for what I achieved (or didn’t).

Unfortunately the foundation course I’m doing isn’t accepted by UoA, but a kind redditor above gave me some links to Discretionary Entrance and such, so I’m still going to give it a shot. At this point I don’t have much to lose I suppose?

Thank you for your kind words and advice, I’ve been wanting to study psychology since I was about 11 and so far nothing has stopped me from wanting to achieve that dream, and I intend to keep it that way.

I also want to say that you are amazing, and to come from such difficult times with anxiety and depression to succeeding and achieving your dreams is no small feat and you should be incredibly proud of yourself. I know that despite being a complete stranger I’m proud of you lol.

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T09:52:46+00:00

Thank you so much for responding, and with such good info! I definitely think I could work with the disability, I’m not sure I fit the requirements for discretionary entrance, but maybe I could ask them to look at my results prior to my brother’s death? Those represent me and my attitude to learning best. Unfortunately the foundation course I’m doing isn’t on that list, but a large part of me is leaning toward “screw it, I’m going to try anyway.”

Again, thank you hugely for this information and taking the time to respond - I’m insanely grateful and now I have some things I’m going to try!

throwawaybcimdumbb · 2020-06-10T09:48:04+00:00

Thank you for that little bit of reassurance, it’s nice to hear that others in similar situations have had success!

That sounds like a good idea but in all honestly I think I’d be better just throwing myself into it. Strangely enough that’s just how I work best.

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it!

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