Cooper Wielozynski is wrapping up his first full year at university and is now encouraging school leavers to research potential scholarships ahead of their transition to university life.
Saying that he is “flat out with assessments and life in general,” Mr Wielozynski noted that “looking back over my first year [at university], time flies and goes pretty fast.”
“It’s very different to high school. There’s so much more freedom and new experiences to explore,” he added.
Mr Wielozynski benefited from a Country Education Foundation of Australia Scholarship to the value of $22,500 over three years, which enabled him to undertake a Bachelor of Education (K-12) at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst.
Now, similar scholarships are available for the next class of future university students.
“It was this time last year that I was getting offers and deciding what I wanted to do,” Mr Wielozynski mentioned.
Reflecting on a busy year, he mused that “for those going to their first year at uni in 2024, I suggest they make sure they stay on top of things.”
“It’s good to be organised. I have a bi-monthly calendar that reflects my semester and session plans with assessment due dates to stay on top of things,” he added.
He noted that it is also important to balance academic studies with socialising and work.
There are a vast number of scholarships available for local students transitioning to tertiary education, and many of the local scholarships are advertised in the Barrier Truth over this summer.
Importantly, Mr Wielozynski urges aspiring university students to research scholarships online, enquire with their friends and work colleagues about potential scholarships, and even contact the universities directly to find applicable scholarship programs.
