Tomorrow, the entire Year 12 cohort of New South Wales, including myself, will receive their HSC results and their ATAR. For some, this day holds no significance as they have already moved on to full-time work or other studies such as trade. For others, this day holds some importance as they have already been accepted…
As the 2010s come to a close, and a new decade awaits, it is essential to reflect on what has occurred and what we can learn as we enter a new period. Upon reflecting on the last decade, one key word comes to mind, indecision. This concept of indecision has grown exponentially throughout the 2010s,…
One of the most horrific trends in American history is continuing to occur at alarming rates. On the 14th of November 2019, another shooting took place in an American school, this time at Saugus High School in California. I have become numb, and I am sure many other people feel the same way. The death…
This post is a dramatic change from my regular political and societal opinion articles. As over the past few days, I have experienced an overwhelming feeling of déjà vu. Déjà vu is defined as a feeling of having already experienced the present situation. It can occur at random times when an event feels familiar or…
It is all over. A 13-year journey of growth, obstacles and structure is finished. It is a feeling which is almost impossible to formulate into words. How can you describe all of your living memories in a sentence or short paragraph? There are many things that school is criticised for. Archaic examination procedures, not teaching…
Social media is a powerful 21st-century tool of communication. Many people argue that social media has harmed society due to individual’s only portraying the positive aspects of their life, leaving the issues undercover and invisible to the world which in many cases is correct. However, social media has positively transformed many aspects of life, which…
