Do what you love, love what you do

that future happiness is not decided by what your ATAR scores allow you to access.

Itwas the usual Saturday n ight dinner with Indian Australian friends when the discussion tllrned to the recently released HSC results and theATAR scores. Of the 20 people gathered, a quick whip around found tl1at only four could accuaUy remember their Indian HSC results and whether it was selec tive amnesia or embarrassment, it seemed chat 25 years on, chose results made little d ifference to their lives.

It was however, agreed that in their experience, while tl1e f-ISC allowed some an entry inco their preferred options, ochers found their personal future in tlieir own war-

The local Indian Australian community values good education \Xiitli the 2013 HSC results anno unced in mid-December, there is a scramb le for uuiversi ty places, as families push for higher education for their children. Around dinner cables, an analysis of courses and universities and hig her education options are being explored b y students and tlieir parents. \Vhile se lection of tbe appropriate course is importan t, it is also important co noce