u/ky8724

My parents pulled me from school when i was really young, and I've been homeschooled (quite poorly) for several years. I don't have any "proof" of my eduaction (tests, NAPLAN, year 10, IELTS).

I'm planing on applying next week, but I'm really worried about getting rejected. I thought about just doing the IELTS, so I could put something down, but its $500 dollars, and that is pretty much half of all my savings(😭😭😭). I work alot, and I just got a second job, so if it would be better to pay for it, I will, because I'm DESPERATE to get in.

Plus I'm really worried that they will rejected me just because of the fact I've been homeschooled. But, I read and teach myself alot, and I've had a job for a while.

I know nobody can know for sure, but I would really apreciate some advice or help.

Thank you in advance!!

(For context, I really struggle socially, and making friends, since my parents pulled me from school when i was really young, and never let me around people)

I met this girl, and we fully vibed and clicked straight away, and we chatted for over an hour. I asked for her insta, and she got mine, but... now what...????? I wanna ask if she maybe wants to go shopping, or go into the city, or hang out after work, but like...HOW!?!??!

How do I word it??? What do I say??? Is it okay to ask??? Is it weird???? When do I ask????

PLEASE someone help meeeee😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

(Edit: I'm a girl btw)

Is it okay that I do this?? Does anyone else do something similar????

I met this super cool girl the same age as me and we were chatting for AGES and it was the first time in 17 years that i felt like a normal teenage girl. The topic of school came up (since we were both young, and out and about during school hours), and she said that she dropped out, and asked about me. I said I did too, and just mentioned the local school closest to me. And we just moved on in conversation.

I've had a job for a while, and at first I was honest and said to coworkers that i worked during the week, and struggled with counting change and stuff because of homeschooling. But then it just made everyone treat me really weird and ask a TON of questions and stuff. (But some people have been really nice and helped find ways for me to get an education and stuff). And then if I met people in public, and told them, they'd kind of go quiet and stop talking to me.

I just got a second job, and I'm planing on telling people I dropped out.

I feel bad for lying, but like... I'd rather be treated like a normal person you know???

In my area, dropping out is pretty common in an around the "rebel kids" in my area, so alot of people do it, and people ask WAY less questions, if any at all. (And when I'm not around my parents) I like to dress kinda 70s/80s punk, so most people assume I am a "rebel" lol.

I'm just wondering if other people do this/what people think of it???

And like, I'm I bad for not telling people the truth?

I'm in a certain situation where I need to teach myself (and need to know as much as possible before January).

I have science books, maths books, chemistry/biology books and English books. All of these subjects are just as they are, they aren't country based. But I'm kind of lost for history. When ever I look up anything to do with history curiculms, it's all American education system based.

I'd really appreciate if someone could give me a rough list of all the things coverd in an Australian history (grade 9-12) curiculm (World and local/Australian history) so I can research it myself. Or if someone could give me a website or something that will tell me everything taught in a curriculum. (Idk how all this stuff works lol)

Tysm in advance!! :)

I legit JUST got hired, then I saw all the disney films that are coming out... what have i done to myself😭😭😭😭

Maybe I'll just take late night shifts

I've been "homeschooled" for over 8 years now, my parents pulled me out of schoolwhen i was SUPER young (like 8 or 9) and I have been taught nothing. I had pretty much given up on the idea of ever getting into uni, since the only way you can get an ATAR and a QCE (basically an Australian GED) was through actual highschool.

But I found out a brand new program that will teach me all the basics that i missed, get me an ATAR, and if I get a high enough GPA I will be GUARANTEED a uni entry to any course I want!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it's run through a professional university, and it's not a scam.

I can start next January (if I get accepted for intake) but I have no idea HOW to study, or even how to learn and pick up on the info they will teach me. And I REALLY need to do well and study, because I need the high enough GPA.

So, i would really apreciate any tips or help or advice on how to learn and study.

Thank you in advance!

Edit* I just realised I should have given context on what I'd be studying. The course teaches basics for the ATAR (So English, maths science, history etc) But I want to do Forensics and Criminology, so I would need to take extra classes on maths, biology and science based subjects, to meet the requirements.

Im 17, and I'm going to apply for the Empower-Ed program. But I'm just wondering if there are things like sports, or film or art classes, or social clubs.

The degrees that i want to do are forensic science and criminology, so at Empower-Ed I'd need to do extra science, maths, and biology stuff. But I want to know if id be allowed to join those more fun activities (if they have them).

Also, side question, how many people my age, on average, would be at Griffith/Empower-Ed? (Also, are people friendly/nice????😭)

Thank you in advance! (Also sorry if parts don't make sense. Im going through alot rn, so I'm exhausted lolll)

It's so difficult!!! I've tried using the piksters they recommended, but even they are too big to fit in the gum line, and if I try to force it it really hurts my gums. Is there any other way I can floss, or do i just leave it????? (Also, I read that people use a water flosser, but they are WAY too expensive for me atm)

Thank you in advance!

It's my third job and I'm super excited! (I've been working in fast food and washing dishes lol).

Any tips or advice would be appreciated!!! (Also, yes, I know there can be bad customers, and people can suck).

Thank you in advance!

Is it like a trial shift??? What happens?? I got hired at a cinema, but they keep talking about "orientation" and "indcation" and an "opportunity" but idk what any of it means lol. I've had a few other jobs (dishwasher and fast food) but I didn't even really have a proper trial shift, I just kinda started lol.

Can someone tell me what all these terms mean, and what actually happens during them???? Thank you in advance!

Im 16f and turn 18 in 492 days (Yes I'm counting down the days lol) and I have a horrible relationship with my parents. They pulled me out of school, and ruined any chance at a proper education or career, they've parentifed me and blamed me for everything. And they just are CONSTANTLY trying to pick fights and arguments with me. (Plus a ton more)

Im moving out the second I turn 18. If I don't have a car by then, I'll just chuck my stuff in a suitcase, and get on the train to the city, and find a cheap hotel. Im desperate, I need to be out NOW.

It feels like that date is AGES away. I try to keep myself "entertained" by working all the time (I've had a 6+ hour shift at a fast food place every single day for a week now) and then I either tire myself out by working out for a few hours so I can just sleep, or I spend the night crafting or watching movies. But I'm honsetly sick of it. I don't have any friends either, which makes things difficult.

I just need something to do, to try and make time go faster. I would really appreciate any tips or advice or ideas. Thank you in advance :) <3

WHYYYYYYY!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!? I used to LOVE school, and learning. My parents pulled me from school when i was 8, and have hardly taught me since. Just printed worksheets, and random things like that. Then when i was 12, all education stopped, and I haven't been taught anything for 5+ years.

I got into an argument with them today, and mentioned how they've done no schooling for years, and they then turned it around to be my fault, because, "I was more interested in drawing" uhhhh yeah. I was 12, of course I would be more interested in something fun over the same 3 boring worksheets that you keep reusing. You know, if I was at school, I would actually be getting taught and I would then be forced to sit and learn. Also, btw, they just got lazy with it, because several times I asked to do school work, and they did nothing.

How on earth is ANY of this my fault?!?!

And I hate it, because it makes me wonder if it IS my fault. Maybe I should have fought harder when they pulled me out of school. Maybe i should have begged even more to go back to school. Idk, its all just so frustrating. I mean, I don't THINK it's my fault, but I can't help but wonder, you know???

I legit have NO IDEA how to make friends. My parents "homeschooled" me and I wasn't allowed to socialise at all.

But I've found a social youth group for people my age (16-18) and I'm planing on going to so I can try and meet people, and hopefully make some friends.

I really just wish there was a full on step by step on how to talk to people, and start a conversation, and get contact details, and keep in contact, and meet up again, etc.

Legit any help or advice is appreciated lol. Thank you in advance :) <3

I legit have NO IDEA how to make friends. My parents "homeschooled" me and I wasn't allowed to socialise at all.

But I've found a social youth group for people my age (16-18) and I'm planing on going to so I can try and meet people, and hopefully make some friends.

I really just wish there was a full on step by step on how to talk to people, and start a conversation, and get contact details, and keep in contact, and meet up again, etc.

Legit any help or advice is appreciated lol. Thank you in advance :) <3

I legit have NO IDEA how to make friends. My parents "homeschooled" me and I wasn't allowed to socialise at all.

But I've found a social youth group for people my age (16-18) and I'm planing on going to so I can try and meet people, and hopefully make some friends.

I really just wish there was a full on step by step on how to talk to people, and start a conversation, and get contact details, and keep in contact, and meet up again, etc.

Legit any help or advice is appreciated lol. Thank you in advance :) <3

I'm 17f, and I kinda have a "curve" at the bottom of my lower back. I thought it was normal but its recently been causing me pain, so I looked it up, and found that it's a pelvic tilt. My lower back and around my hips hurts ALOT and theres not really a position that's comfortable or stops it hurting. I try to watch my posture, but if I'm not actively thinking about it I forget.

Does anyone else experience this?

I'd really apreciate any help or advice or tips. Thank you in advance! (I've tried those "exercises" for it but they don't seem to work for me)

So, I'm a woman, and I've been going to the gym for a while now, and I like to lift weights to build my arms, I've also noticed it been really good for my mental health.

But im not really sure what i should do. I've had men interrupt and bother me, stare at me and lick thier lips, try to "flirt" and chat me up, and show off thier money and stock accounts. It makes me SO uncomfortable, and I really hate it. I try to back away, tell them no, keep my headphones on etc. But they don't listen and kind of follow me around. Which I REALLY don't like, since i have to go to the gym at around 6pm because of work and stuff. And I have to wait outside to get picked up.

Anyways, if this stuff happens, and I go to the front desk about it, is there anything the planet fitness staff can do about it? (I'm also underage and the gym knows that)

Ant advice or tips are apreciated. Thank you in advance!

Like, seriously why??? I've been going to the gym for several months now to build a bit of muscle and get stronger, but its also really been good for my mental health. But i can not help but notice the amount of men who are SO comfortable being weird af. Like, there's the staring, which i've gotten used to it being a woman, but it still pisses me off. Like I don't dress "attractive" when I'm at the gym. I wear an old oversized shirt, and some cycling shorts. What's there to stare at??? And it's not like a "Oh, there a woman in the weights section" or just them zoning out or anything, it's that kind of creepy, gross stare.

Then there's the dudes trying to chat you up, in the middle of your workout... WHYYYYYY!?!?!??!?!?!

Like legit TONITE some old man kept staring and waving at me, which, I just brushed of as him being old and trying to be friendly. Then, when i was trying to change the grip attachment on one of the machines, and he came over and did it for me (I wasn't struggling, and I didn't ask for help) but, whatever, I thanked him and started doing my thing. Then, when i was resting in between my set, he gestures me to come over and doesn't stop, and I'm like looking around to make sure its me he wants. So then I was like oh, maybe he needs help with his phone or something (idfk I was trying to give the benefit of the doubt) so I get up and go over... AND HE STARTS SHOWING ME HIS STOCKS AND BANK ACCOUNTS!!!!! And like edging closer to me and talking about how much money he has. And im like "oh, no... no thanks... im good." So I walk away and go and hide in a corner on my phone untill i see him leave😭😭😭

Then I've had dudes come up and get in my way when I'm on the bars, and start swinging to try and get my attention. And come and stand or use the machine/space RIGHT next to me, when the gym is practically empty. Flexing right beside me, licking thier lips, asking how old i am, what im doing, where i work, if i have a boyfriend (I'm gay as fuck btw). Plus a TON more.

Like why!??! I don't get it. Has anyone else experienced this?!?

Idk, I just really needed to rant lol.