Lives: In Wellington, with parents, likes Wellington; mother has tertiary qualification and has explained how uni/degrees work. Seemed shy; mature in making decisions; balanced; etc
Schools: Wellington High School; Year 12; studying three sciences, maths, english and music
Interests outside of school: Playing flute, dancing ballet, reading, tv (Dr Who), enjoys websites (tumbler, you tube, not so much Facebook)
Awareness/preparedness for post-school: Started thinking about this when careers advisor spoke late Yr 10); little interest then and little action taken just after. Went to the Careers Expo at TSB and this made her think a little more (earnestly) about future when choosing subjects; a little more interest now when planing subject selection for 2016 so might attend Vic Open day in August.
Post-school options: Will probably study sciences (good at them, currently doing all three) but not yet sure which one/part; has an altruistic motive to help people/make a difference so somewhat aware of or drawn to biomedical sciences; Vic is clearly on the top of the list (because she likes Wellington, friends likely to stay here, can live at home and save money, etc. Would like to study music BUT unsure of the employment prospects and this is (already) a consideration. Also looked rounf Auckland Uni website following Careers Expo and found it good.
Want to know from website: "I don't really know how it all works at uni." ? Mother has explained it but I do not yet have a grasp on it all. Publications were a good place for her to start but she wants more time to browse online. Does not really watch videos on websites as she prefers to read.What sort of jobs are related? Need to learn more about points, papers, degrees, subject? "What do I learn, exactly? How would I use/apply it?".