For Hannah higher education is the True Reward
For 18-year-old Hannah Rowe commencing university marks a new chapter in her life. The Glenmore Park resident accepted her offer to study a Bachelor of Social Work through Western Sydney University’s HSC True Reward Early Offer Program.
Launched in 2017, HSC True Reward focuses on the unlimited potential of HSC students, acknowledging that they are much more than their scaled ATAR. The program recognises a student’s subject performance, which best reflects their strengths and areas of interest, as a robust indicator of future success at university.
Western Sydney University takes careful steps to emphasise the importance of the HSC by making offers based on Year 11 or Year 12 results from September, on the condition that students successfully complete their HSC.
Hannah is excited about starting university at the Parramatta South campus and is eager to begin her new adventure.
“I can’t wait to begin my university journey and am looking at it as a fresh start after high school. I hope it will help me grow my independence, make new friends, and work towards my future,” said Hannah.
Hannah is the first in her family to go to university for an undergraduate degree and is supported by her family. Her initial interest in studying social work was sparked after speaking with a friends mum who is also a social worker.
“After a number of conversations with her, I set about researching the degree and future career outcomes. Once I had done all the research, I knew this was the direction for me, becoming an empathetic and caring support worker.”
Western Sydney University was Hannah’s first preference after she attended Open Day and fell in love with the experience of being on campus. Hannah also chose to study at Western Sydney University as it offers an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited degree.
“After attending Open Day last year, I could see myself completing my degree here, along with attending social events on campus and making new friends. The AASW accreditation will also help me to become an accredited social worker at the end of my time at university,” she said.
Western offers many support groups and events on campus during semester which is a great place for students to connect with people of similar interests. You can find out more about the hidden gems and study spots on campus here.
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