Couldn't agree any moreYes, prestige does play a role and is one of the prime factors that drives many people towards selecting a particular course at a particular university. However, I do think that there is a bit too much emphasis that is placed on prestige nowadays, as many people believe that you are only "good" if you are studying a particular course at a "more prestigious" university. For example, I am studying commerce/law at UTS, and to many, this would appear to be "less prestigious" than studying the equivalent course at say UNSW or USYD. However, in my case, my ATAR is actually high enough to gain entry into commerce/law at any of these universities (and I did actually receive a 1st round offer for UNSW commerce/law which I declined to receive a second round UTS offer), as I valued other things and had other priorities. In my case, I have an accounting cadetship (which is in the city), and so I felt that it would be far more convenient to go to UTS (which takes 10-15 minutes) as opposed to UNSW (which would take 40 minutes). There was also the incentive that I was offered a scholarship to study at UTS. So basically, the bottom line is, yes, prestige does play a significant role, but I do think that people need to carefully consider all options and really more closely evaluate what their priorities are, as well as consider other factors beyond prestige which I personally see as a rather superficial consideration in the whole course/university selection process.
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How do you get an apprenticeship and study uni at the same time? I thought you could only do one or the other.Yes, prestige does play a role and is one of the prime factors that drives many people towards selecting a particular course at a particular university. However, I do think that there is a bit too much emphasis that is placed on prestige nowadays, as many people believe that you are only "good" if you are studying a particular course at a "more prestigious" university. For example, I am studying commerce/law at UTS, and to many, this would appear to be "less prestigious" than studying the equivalent course at say UNSW or USYD. However, in my case, my ATAR is actually high enough to gain entry into commerce/law at any of these universities (and I did actually receive a 1st round offer for UNSW commerce/law which I declined to receive a second round UTS offer), as I valued other things and had other priorities. In my case, I have an accounting cadetship (which is in the city), and so I felt that it would be far more convenient to go to UTS (which takes 10-15 minutes) as opposed to UNSW (which would take 40 minutes). There was also the incentive that I was offered a scholarship to study at UTS. So basically, the bottom line is, yes, prestige does play a significant role, but I do think that people need to carefully consider all options and really more closely evaluate what their priorities are, as well as consider other factors beyond prestige which I personally see as a rather superficial consideration in the whole course/university selection process.
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+1Prestige is extremely important to many people (or in quite a few cases, their parents...)
Despite the fact that I live in, and went to public school in Western Sydney, there is an extremely widespread belief that you need to get into the most prestigious university (generally, Usyd followed by UNSW), and not to a more local Uni, such as UWS. A lot of these people didn't get ATARs for the courses, so are now extremely hopeful that EAS will be enough to qualify them for an Arts course, and then after a year they will transfer to a more 'prestigious' degree.
I know many many many people who are choosing degrees just for prestige associated with the title.
I on the other hand, am perfectly content with a 15 minute drive to UWS, even if it means less 'prestige'.
My philosophy is the lower the ATAR requirement, the less genius people you have to compete with
Hi there! Basically, I have what is called a cadetship, which is essentially where you are gaining work experience while undertaking study at university. Most commonly, cadetships are offered in accounting (which is the type of cadetship I have), but I do know that cadetships are also offered in engineering. So a cadetship is actually a really good way to boost your employability as you are basically gaining hands-on experience while you're at uni, so by the time you finish your degree (and if you've been able to maintain the cadetship for the whole time), you have a load of experience which gives you the edge over other university graduates who don't have any experience in the relevant field! The only thing that is different about what I'm doing is that I have both a scholarship at uni and a cadetship with an accounting firm, which is rare, and I am also undertaking a combined commerce/law degree while working full-time, which again is quite rate - typically here you only have one or the other, but combining work and uni is common among people, particularly those who are intending to major in accounting within a commerce degree. Hope this helps!
Ooo, I applied for an optus cadetship for engineering, but the lady over the phone said I could only do one or the other. Not study uni at the same time. (they wanted TAFE 1 day per week and 4 days on the job).Hi there! Basically, I have what is called a cadetship, which is essentially where you are gaining work experience while undertaking study at university. Most commonly, cadetships are offered in accounting (which is the type of cadetship I have), but I do know that cadetships are also offered in engineering. So a cadetship is actually a really good way to boost your employability as you are basically gaining hands-on experience while you're at uni, so by the time you finish your degree (and if you've been able to maintain the cadetship for the whole time), you have a load of experience which gives you the edge over other university graduates who don't have any experience in the relevant field! The only thing that is different about what I'm doing is that I have both a scholarship at uni and a cadetship with an accounting firm, which is rare, and I am also undertaking a combined commerce/law degree while working full-time, which again is quite rate - typically here you only have one or the other, but combining work and uni is common among people, particularly those who are intending to major in accounting within a commerce degree. Hope this helps!
