u/mlggaming756

Hey, I'm a 19m wanting to become a Primary school teacher but I'm worried about it being seen as weird, as I've been told by people that it is strange.

Are male primary teachers something that is wanted these days? I'm super passionate about teaching and I've volunteered before and really enjoyed it. I understand the workload is heavy but I am willing to take it on. But I just can't get over that it might be seen as strange and weird by co-workers and parents.

Any insight into if this is actually the case would be greatly appreciated thank you :)

Hey everyone,

I’m 19 and I’ve just decided to start the Bachelor of Urban Planning at UQ next year. I’m pretty set on this because I want something with good job security here in Australia.

I’m just wondering what the course is actually like? Is it pretty hands-on, or is it mostly just sitting in lectures all day?

Also, I’m curious about the job side of things. Is a bachelor degree enough to get a decent job, or do most people end up needing to do more study later on?

I’m also totally happy to move to a rural or regional area for work once I finish if that’s where the jobs are. Are there actually many opportunities out that way, or should I expect to stay in the city?

Would love to hear from anyone who has done the course or is working in the industry now. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m a 19-year-old student here in Australia, and after doing some serious research and soulsearching, I’ve decided to commit to a Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Arts dual degree at UQ.

my goal is to eventually work in the international aid/humanitarian sector, but I wanted to ensure I had a solid plan b (or a strong foundational launchpad) in the Australian public sector/government economics field. My planned majors are Economics and Public Policy, Spanish, and Peace and Conflict Studies.

I’ve spent a lot of time mapping out my degree to ensure I’m building a hybrid skillset pairing the hard analytical/quantitative focus of Economics with the socio political context of the Arts majors.

to those currently working in economics, international development, or the public sector:

• does this feel like a balanced strategy? I’ve been told that having the "hard" economics skills makes you much more employable in the aid sector (especially for MEAL/evaluation roles) than a pure Arts degree, but I’d love to hearr your take on that.
• what was the real world like in your first few years? Whether you went the NGO route, private consulting, or government/Treasury, what was the most surprising thing about the actual work compared to what you studied?
• any advice for an undergrad? If you could go back to your 19 yr old self, what would you focus on during uni to make your resume stand out? (Internships, language certifications.)

I’m genuinely excited about this path. Would appreciate any insights or reality checks you have

Hey everyone,

I’m a 19-year-old student here in Australia, and after doing some serious research and soulsearching, I’ve decided to commit to a Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Arts dual degree at UQ.

my goal is to eventually work in the international aid/humanitarian sector, but I wanted to ensure I had a solid plan b (or a strong foundational launchpad) in the Australian public sector/government economics field. My planned majors are Economics and Public Policy, Spanish, and Peace and Conflict Studies.

I’ve spent a lot of time mapping out my degree to ensure I’m building a hybrid skillset pairing the hard analytical/quantitative focus of Economics with the socio political context of the Arts majors.

to those currently working in economics, international development, or the public sector:

• does this feel like a balanced strategy? I’ve been told that having the "hard" economics skills makes you much more employable in the aid sector (especially for MEAL/evaluation roles) than a pure Arts degree, but I’d love to hearr your take on that.
• what was the real world like in your first few years? Whether you went the NGO route, private consulting, or government/Treasury, what was the most surprising thing about the actual work compared to what you studied?
• any advice for an undergrad? If you could go back to your 19 yr old self, what would you focus on during uni to make your resume stand out? (Internships, language certifications.)

I’m genuinely excited about this path. Would appreciate any insights or reality checks you have

Hey everyone,

I’m a 19-year-old student here in Australia, and after doing some serious research and soulsearching, I’ve decided to commit to a Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Arts dual degree at UQ.

my goal is to eventually work in the international aid/humanitarian sector, but I wanted to ensure I had a solid plan b (or a strong foundational launchpad) in the Australian public sector/government economics field. My planned majors are Economics and Public Policy, Spanish, and Peace and Conflict Studies.

I’ve spent a lot of time mapping out my degree to ensure I’m building a hybrid skillset pairing the hard analytical/quantitative focus of Economics with the socio political context of the Arts majors.

to those currently working in economics, international development, or the public sector:

• does this feel like a balanced strategy? I’ve been told that having the "hard" economics skills makes you much more employable in the aid sector (especially for MEAL/evaluation roles) than a pure Arts degree, but I’d love to hearr your take on that.
• what was the real world like in your first few years? Whether you went the NGO route, private consulting, or government/Treasury, what was the most surprising thing about the actual work compared to what you studied?
• any advice for an undergrad? If you could go back to your 19 yr old self, what would you focus on during uni to make your resume stand out? (Internships, language certifications.)

I’m genuinely excited about this path. Would appreciate any insights or reality checks you have

I'm a car enthusiast who did the usual Evs suck and what not, but i got to drive a BYD seal performance for a week and it was super enjoyable. I thought I may as well get to like them since they are the future and was pleasantly surprised. Super comfortable but fun and sporty when u want it to be. I think more car guys need to try them too see that they can be good and are great for a daily and spirited driving. Any other car guys who also have found to enjoy Evs?

Edit - I'm 19 and most of the hate came from my peers and social media like instagram and just not forming my own opinion, which I have learned a valuable lesson in not Knocking something till U try it. Nothing to do with politics as I'm not that interested in it and sway towards left wing parties in my country Australia. I appreciate all the responses it's cool to see so many people having similar experiences trying EVs!