While we’re in high school we all come across common myths surrounding careers and our futures, and it can really do your head in! Teachers, parents, siblings and friends all tell you different things.
Lately we’ve been talking with people and found that these myths aren’t as true as we first thought. And were debunking them, right here, right now. Mythbuster style.
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1: If you don’t do well in school, it’s the end of your life and career (as you know it.)
People (especially students) often think that your final score determines your future.
Sure, it plays a role in getting you into some university courses, but there are other ways of qualifying for a job or building a career.
We’ve had friends who didn’t do as well as they wanted to in their final years of highschool, then turned this around to create bigger and better careers than they first imagined.
With hard work and a passion for something you love, anything is possible. Remember, there’s more that one way to get there.
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2. When choosing school subjects, choose the ones that will get you a better grade.
In Victoria, where we go to school, certain subjects are scaled up, giving you extra marks for subjects that are traditionally perceived to be a little more difficult. This doesn’t necessarily equate to a high finals score.
Doing subjects you love means you’re more likely to do well.
Being engaged in the content and wanting to learn, means you’ll feel inspired because at the end of the day, you have to do the work (not your parents).
In saying this, if you do know what you want to do, it’s a good idea to consider pre requisites for courses to optimise your chances of getting in.
Don’t be afraid to blaze your own path. Be a trailblazer! Just because your friend or sibling did a certain subject doesn’t mean you have to.
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3. You have to know what you want to do with your life
You don’t. Damn straight. If you do, that’s awesome, but if not, IT’S OK!
We thought we were the only ones, but talking to people we’ve found that the majority didn’t know when coming out of highschool, or still don’t know what the future holds.
No one is a fortune teller. But, you know what, that’s a-ok.
We’ve met so many people who are taking the “road less travelled” and they’re absolutely smashing it, in more ways than one. Getting experience is what opens doors, and allows you to discover what you may or may not like.
Talking to people gives great insight into what a certain career is really like, and whether it suits you.
You have to make an effort and invest your time in figuring these things out. Remember, you change and probably will many times. Your career path can change too.
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4. Studies take over from all other activities
Nope, it doesn’t have to be this way. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your hella cool social life and other commitments just to get top marks. It’s all about balance.
Doing things outside of study, gives your brain a break and stimulates your body. Like exercise for example, you can do it with your friends and get fit, whilst releasing endorphins (happy chemicals!) which benefit your overall wellbeing and may even improve your study.
If you do other activities, you value and spend your study time more effectively. Everyone has the same amount of time in a day, people just use it differently.
So study hard, and then go outside and kick a ball, talk with friends or heck bake a cake and eat it too, because it’s all about enjoying the little things… There’s more to life!
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