That Time Again

So, once again its time for me to study for and sit exams. After doing this for so many years running its kind of become routine for me at this time of year. However, this year is slightly different to all those other times. This year I also have something else to think about... getting into Uni.

About a week ago I got a notification telling me that my application is being processed. This afternoon I got an email from the HOD of the midwifery department at AUT to say I needed to book a time for an interview, so this I have done. There is one problem that I could encounter while trying to get into this course... one of the requirements is to have a full New Zealand license. I don't even have my learners yet.

I could have probably seen this coming as midwives do travel a lot in the line of duty, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll consider my application even with that small snag. I have also applied to study nursing as well, for a back up plan. So even if I don't get into the course this year, I'll apply again and eventually they'll have to let me in.

Anyway, I've got one more internal assessment (assignment), eight more school days, then study leave. So I've actually really only got just over a week left of high school... ever. It's kind of a daunting prospect. Again I'm faced with the fact that I'm stepping into the unfamiliar, but I'm excited.

The way that the New Zealand education system works means that I need to get a certain amount of credits to pass the year. Its sort of like getting points for passing assignments and tests. Although not every test gives me these credits I've still managed to work up a reasonable amount. I do also need a certain amount of credits to get into university. This rides almost entirely on my end of years. It was simply not possible to get enough throughout the year not to rely on them.

I'm fully aware that thousands of other New Zealand teenagers are going through situations very similar to my own at the moment. I want to wish everyone good luck, and I hope you get the results desired. I'd say it to everyone anywhere else in the world, but I don't know how many countries schedule the school year around the calender like New Zealand does. But I'll say good luck for when it applies anyway.