Gap Year Archives - HSC CoWorks https://hsccoworks.com.au/category/gap-year/ Year 11 & Year 12 HSC Tutor and Coaching Sydney. Tue, 26 May 2020 06:47:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 https://hsccoworks.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-WEBSITE-FAVICON-32x32.png Gap Year Archives - HSC CoWorks https://hsccoworks.com.au/category/gap-year/ 32 32 Right Now: A Significant Moment https://hsccoworks.com.au/2020/04/21/right-now-a-significant-moment/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:50:03 +0000 https://hsccoworks.com.au/?p=18428 Right now is a significant moment because right now there is a choice available. You have just two options.

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In 178 days from now the first HSC exam will have been sat.

It’s April today but soon it will be May and then it will be June.

Right now is a significant moment because right now there is a choice available.

YOUR CHOICE:

Option 1: – Finish 13 years of schooling with no regrets and throw everything you have at conquering your Mount HSC.

OR:

Option 2: – Say ‘it’s too hard’, CoronaVirus ruined my HSC, ‘I just can’t get motivated’.

This is more than a significant moment.

It’s a choice between becoming

1) An accomplished mountain climber or

2) Someone who doesn’t know how to climb mountains.

Life is full of mountains so embrace the struggle and learn to climb mountains would be our advice.

Our HSC Specialists are ready to take any questions you have about the HSC process or about how your child can take control of their HSC year and achieve the results which they deserve.

Get into contact with us via messaging our live chat or calling us on 1300 967 890. 

Check out our previous blog post on how to overcome your lack of motivation by clicking here. 

 

“After doing online school all day, I love the motivation that CoWorks Online gives me and the accountability that it provides“

– HSC CoWorks Student 2020.

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]]> Why the HSC is about much more than an ATAR https://hsccoworks.com.au/2019/02/13/hsc-much-atar/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:43:41 +0000 http://hsccoworks.com.au/?p=16025 Whilst the HSC examinations could be seen by some to be an ‘unfair’ testing system or an obstacle getting in the way of the ‘excitement’ of your last year of school, we see it as a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills which you will need for the next stage of your life. Whether that […]

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Whilst the HSC examinations could be seen by some to be an ‘unfair’ testing system or an obstacle getting in the way of the ‘excitement’ of your last year of school, we see it as a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills which you will need for the next stage of your life. Whether that be University, an Apprenticeship, GAP year, building your own business etc.. 

 

We are talking about the ‘soft skills’ which are becoming more and more recognised for determining one’s success and you’re going to have to develop these skills at some stage so why not now!?

At HSC CoWorks we have broken these skills down into 6 student key behaviours and once a student has learnt and then applied these key behaviours, they will not only find it easier to navigate their HSC year, but will be ready for life after school!

With a growing University drop-out rate and a high percentage of university graduates unable to secure full time permanent work, now more than ever, you need to bullet-proof yourself and get ready to adapt to a changing economy and technological advancements which may have displaced or disrupted the industry you studied at University! This can only be done by being adaptable, dynamic and experienced in applying the key behaviours to whatever challenge you face. 

So whilst many students focus on the ATAR number itself, we focus on developing the skills which will support you through your HSC and through life, and which will inevitably bring you a HSC result you are proud of.

For more information call us on 1300 967 890 or book a face to face meeting with us to come find out more about these Key Behaviours and our HSC strategies for success.

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]]> Creating a Purposeful Gap Year https://hsccoworks.com.au/2016/11/11/creating-purposeful-gap-year/ Fri, 11 Nov 2016 02:31:59 +0000 http://www.hsccoworks.com.au/?p=6669 If you’re one of the thousands of students who’ve decided to take a gap year before settling down to uni, you’ve made a great decision. If you’re doing it to travel with friends, take some time off from school, or just work out what it is you want to do with your life, a gap […]

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]]> hiking-1031383_1920If you’re one of the thousands of students who’ve decided to take a gap year before settling down to uni, you’ve made a great decision. If you’re doing it to travel with friends, take some time off from school, or just work out what it is you want to do with your life, a gap year is the perfect time to allow it to happen.

Also, you’re likely to not have this level of freedom again for a while, so it’s a good idea to use it while you can. But don’t waste your gap year in pubs and on beaches. Why not take the time during your break to make it purposeful and focused? Use your time productively and you can still have enormous fun doing it.

Volunteer Somewhere Remote

If you want to take some time to travel, it’s an excellent alternative to school for now. You’ll gain new perspective, meet new people, and create great memories. So why not use this chance to travel and make a difference in someone’s life?

If you’re like many Australians, travelling around Eastern Asia is a likely destination for you, and you are sure to be exposed to the ways that the other half of the world live. You have the chance to make a difference by volunteering in many organisations. Use sites like Voola or Projects Abroad to connect with an organisation close to your heart. Teach English to nomads in Mongolia, work with animal aid in India or volunteer at a special needs clinic in the Himalayas.

Do Some Work As You Travel

If you want to travel, you don’t have to save up thousands before you make a go of it. You can actually find work while you travel. Wake up on a beach in Thailand, spend a few hours working, and then head out for lunch overlooking the bay. Make your money as you go.

You can teach English in South Korea, work freelance jobs using your skills from anywhere, work in a hostel, or become a ski resort bum in Canada. Whatever you choose to do, it will give you valuable skills and it will look fantastic on resumes when you start looking for permanent work.

Become an Aupair

An aupair is a fancy term for a live-in nanny. If you have a way with kids and you are reputable and well-liked, you could try working as an aupair. You’ll get the chance to live overseas, spend time among the locals, learn a new language and make a difference to family’s life.

You do get paid as well living as an aupair and your time spent there goes towards other aupair jobs in the future, if you like the lifestyle. You have to be great with kids and be open-minded to living a new life.

If you’re considering a gap year, you can do it in such a way that actually looks good for your future. It doesn’t have to look like you’ve been bumming around, but that you took some time off to find yourself, better yourself and learn more about the world while doing so.

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