Team 1: Personal Profile -
Nathan
Short and very pale, mousey hair. I
think I have a fairly forgettable appearance, and I have braces at
the moment which is fortunate, because my teeth were disgusting.
Quiet, determined, intelligent.
I don’t have a friendship group at all really. I mean it is more an
interest group. I don’t get along with them the majority of the time
but they share the same interests as me so I find it bearable
hanging around James and Mitch. But that’s all!
The only thing that I involve myself in is chess club. I don’t see
any point to volunteering myself for things I can’t stand doing. I
also always go in the science, maths and English comps.
I have not
really been involved with anything community service based.
I do not play sport so that counts out those types of organisations.
My time is spent at home doing school work, playing computer or
video games and watching tellie.
| Money?
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I think
that people should appreciate money most when it is hard
earned. I think that money only really holds personal value
if it was earned. |
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Possessions?
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I don’t have
nice clothes really and the possessions that I value are
those that I get a lot of use out of. Like my PC and x-box,
plus my games and electronic equipment. I like my
possessions because of their usefulness and for
entertainment purposes. |
| Religion?
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I think
that religion is the cause of many evils in the world and
that less emphasis should be placed on it. I can’t stand
religion. I also have little time for people who let their
religion dictate their lives. |
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Marriage?
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I guess
marriage is a good idea. But I’m not sure if I could live
with someone else, particularly a girl, for the rest of my
life. I don’t think a girl has even looked twice at me. |
| Politics?
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I believe
very strongly that we should support our allies. There needs
to be commitment and continuation on the war against terror.
It is for these reasons that I would like to follow my
aspiration to become a defence analyst. |
I don’t really have a particular attitude
to others. I kind of stick to myself and get along with a few kids
in my year who have similar interests.
In an ideal world what would be
your 5 year plan?
To complete a University degree at ADFA (Australian Defence Force
Academy)or another Uni if this is
not possible. To have a position with the Department of Defence as a
defence analyst.
What things are standing in the way of achieving this?
The possibility that I might not meet the rigorous criteria set up
by ADFA to gain entry. There is also a slight possibility that I may
not get the ATAR required.
What might be some of the solutions?
I will have to research and prepare for this particular selection
process. I will also have to put in some extra study time to ensure
that I get the grades necessary for University entry.
How will you support yourself if you decide on further training
after school?
My father believes that it is best for young people not to start
their careers with a HECS debt. Therefore he will be paying my
University and tuition fees. I will live at home for the duration of
my training, but will be expected to get a casual or part-time job
to pay for the things that I may need during my time at University.
My family only really consists of the
three of us, we do not keep in regular contact with the extended
family.
Mum and dad are very supportive and encourage me to do the things
that I want to do. I think that they sometimes feel frustrated by
the fact that I would much rather stay in my room and play x-box
rather than play football, especially seeing as dad played it when
he was young.
What is important as far as values go?
I guess that you at least have them. There are so many people who
don’t have a strong set of values, and they are the types of people
who create conflict and bad feelings. I always get picked on by
people who set no standards for themselves.
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