30 June 2006

UC-PREP opens career path in teaching

Sue Honeyman knew that since her early twenties she had wanted to be a primary school teacher, but postponed this career due to family and work commitments.  

In 2004, Sue made a decision to pursue her dream and enrolled in a UC-PREP course being offered through Goulburn's Mulwaree High School.   The UC PREP course enabled Sue to take up an offer at the University of Canberra for a Bachelor of Primary Education.

"While initially I'd wanted to enrol directly in the degree, in hindsight I'm glad I went through UC-PREP and would highly recommend it to others. The preparation was very beneficial and it gave me a chance to find out what it would be like at university and if I could cope with undertaking a four year degree. What I found was that I loved it," Sue said. "While it's not exactly like university the exercises are a good introduction and teach you some of the basic skills you will need such essay writing and referencing."

The course is run as a pathway to the University of Canberra and is specifically designed for students who have not studied for some time.

Sue is now in her second year of a Bachelor of Primary Education. Between studying full time, looking after her family and working part time Sue admits life is 'very busy'.

"Travelling, family and job commitments is a juggle but I love what I'm learning and the journey for me is worth it," she said.

While the UC-Prep course does not guarantee a university place it has a 95 percent success rate. UC-PREP is offered as a year long program beginning in February or as an intensive program throughout the year, with the next due to commence at Mulwaree High School on July 17.

To find out more about UC-PREP contact the University of Canberra College on:

Telephone 02 6201 5709 or visit the website: http://www.canberra.edu.au/college/ucprep/index.html

UC Communications

Gaye Morrison
T: 02 6201 5855
M: 0409 470 755

Kaddie Pass
T: 02 6201 2681

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