I just logged back on!
I got two books by Jodi Piccoult - I have been reading a lot of books by her at the moment. They've got a real human interest theme with a dash of mystery that makes you read them really quickly (and usually quite late at night)
Your course sounds much harder than the HSC! You will love studying Education - I did. Although I did Primary which covers me from K-6. It's great with children as you can go home (Ha! Ha! - in theory that is) when they do at the end of the day. The paper work is growing every year but the rewards are wonderful. I can't wait to get my own little class back next year! I'll only have 3 days but they will be mine (the joys of job sharing)
Must go to bed now!