Young Australians expecting university offers today

Today marks the day many young Australians will receive their first round offers for university courses. Although this can be an exciting time for some, it can also be challenging for others if the outcome isn’t what they expected. However, headspace reminds young people that there are many pathways they can take towards their work and study goals.

This time can bring up lots of questions about the future and next steps. If work and study is beginning to affect a young person’s mental health it is important for them to know that they can access professional support through their GP, their local headspace centre or eheadspace.

Young people need to know they can reach out to their family and personal networks as well as to appropriate services if they feel they are struggling.
There are a myriad of avenues young people can explore if they don’t receive a round one offer which include:

1. Researching their other preferences and options to reach their goals. During the excitement and stress of finishing school, it’s easy to set your mind on one course, so spending some time researching your other preferences might help to put you at ease. You might find that these courses are able to provide you with more opportunities than you thought.
   
   
2. Remembering that there are pathway options for all courses. Although you may not have received your first preference, there are ways into your desired course through completing other qualifications first or transferring between qualifications. Speaking to a careers advisor can help with figuring out your next move.