With the NSW Higher School Certificate starting this month for year 12 students, the question for most is “what am I going to do with my future?” The HSC is an important stepping stone to university, however it is good to know that there are also other pathways to higher education for students who may not achieve the pre-requisites or marks they need or who have changed their mind.
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The HSC is not the be all and end all.
- Lauren Swain
The Cooma Universities Centre can assist you in your post high school journey to tertiary education, whether that be with advice about a degree on campus, support to study via distance education or exploring alternative entry options.
The Cooma Universities Centres spoke to Lauren Swain, a current student at the CUC, who recently completed her HSC. Here’s some advice she offers to all current year 12 students about the HSC and the future:
“My biggest word of advice would be: The HSC is not the be all and end all. Of course, try your absolute hardest because you haven't made it through 13 years of school to not give it a solid crack! However, don’t let an exam take over your mental health and wellbeing.
“Your happiness and health comes first, always. If you want something bad enough then you will get there eventually if you put in the hard work, dedication and passion. The real world is just around the corner.”
