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LiveWell

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Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:11 pm

HI everyone ,

I have an embarrassing predicament .

I am thinking about applying for Bachelor of Nursing course as a mature age student. (i am 34)

Unfortunately, English is my second language and even though I’ve lived in Oz for many years now my written English is still very “week”.

I did my HSC overseas and arrived to Australia as a young adult. I did few courses to achieve proper qualifications for the line of work that I am in now. On completion of those courses I began to work and never did any proper English Language studies.

My profession doesn’t require me to write lengthy reports or documents so over time I guess I got lazy and too comfortable with the basics that I have.

I get by with computer spell checks and extremely patient hubby that helps if needed

I speak and read fluently but my spelling and grammar is shocking. (you can probably tell by this post )

I am very good with computers and can do assignments as long as I have a spell check available.

So my question is : will this be a huge problem during my studies ? Is there many in-class exams which requires a lot of writing? Can written exams and assignments be done at home or on a lap-top at uni ? is that allowed ?

any advise whould be great . thankx

P.S. sorry for the long post

benn83

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Nov 09, 2009, 04:47 pm

Hi there Live Well,

I am sure if you speak to the right sorts of people ie. international services, disability support or even your lecturers about your concerns and issues I am sure somethinng should be able to be worked out.

I am starting my Nursing degree next year and I will be taking full advantage of all services available to me.

Good luck to you.

Danielle

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Nov 16, 2009, 02:43 pm

Hi LiveWell

I am currently at Uni and am finding that different lecturers and even universities have different expectations with regard to writing. So really make use of their communication and learning support services as you can type up the essay/assignment and give it to them to go over which is fantastic if you are unsure. They will not comment on the content of the essay but will address your spelling, grammar and style of essay along with references. The referencing is the hardest to overcome I've found! Better that learning support go over it with a fine toothpick than your lecturer.

Massimo

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Nov 16, 2009, 03:50 pm

Hi LiveWell,

First of all, congratulations in wanting to make a change! I would'nt worry about English not being your native language, nor being a mature student. You can at least boast you speak one other language and that you have other experiences in life. That is one added advantage (",) With practice, you'll get thru it.

I do agree with the rest that help is available everywhere; you just have to look at the right places. During my studies for Psychotherapy & Counseling with the Australian College of Applied Psychology, most of the testing methods were either paper based or video-taped recordings. Having been out of school for almost 16 years and jumping back into it again was indeed a struggle but it is only under these situations that you know you are actually better than you think you are. When push comes to shove, you just might add a kung-fu kick in albeit never had any lessons in it (",).

Anyways, the fact that if the University accepted you as a student, it goes to show that you have the capacity and capabilities of getting thru Uni. The University is there there to assist, provide and help you hone your skills.

Which Uni will you be applying for? I'll be with Griffith Uni, Gold Coast, QLD for this coming February 2010. Like you, English is not my 1st language (and yes, my grammar is all over the place too *lol*) so I can understand your anxiety but don't let this stop you from going out there to achieve all the good things in life.

Massimo

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Nov 19, 2009, 07:33 am Last edited Nov 19, 2009, 07:33 am update #1

LOL, LiveWell, Funny to bump into you here in a different forum site. Have you finalized your application to ACU NSW? Hope all is well and give us crazy people a buzz if you need a hand.

Ah...Massimo...you still have a promise to keep!!! Remember if Griffith pays for those going on placements, I will make that transfer to join you....lol. Yay 3 more days in RBWH's mental health ward for my CP3 and my holidays begins!! Keep in touch dude. BTW just a note, thank God for QUT's Pharmacology subject, it makes a hellava difference when I am in the wards going through my meds. Don;t know if you have that in Griffith but I can post you some lecture notes...it really gives you a good grounding on how meds work or don't work and plus plus plus.

modified: Thursday 19 November 2009 7:37:20 am - Schizo

Massimo

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Nov 19, 2009, 01:07 pm

Hey Schizo!

Yep, you'll be the first to know when I get paid for placements. It's a nice idea innit. Such a hoot! LOL

I didn't know you are working in a mental ward! Do you like it? I think that's where I want to be someday. Mental, psychotic, substance addiction/abuse etc, I love that kind of stuff. Yea, post me those lecture notes. I'm sure it'll be covered somewhere during the course of my studies but hey, no harm having a read/learning about it before hand :)

Massimo

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