Emma accepted for arts degree

Emma Hamilton from Umina Beach was among hundreds of Peninsula students who received university acceptance on Wednesday, January 19.

Emma, 18, who completed her HSC last year at Brisbane Water Secondary College, applied to study for a bachelor of arts offered by the University of Newcastle at Ourimbah.

Ms Hamilton was delighted on Wednesday to discover she had been granted a position.

"I was really happy to find out.

"It was my first preference," she said.

"I am not sure at this stage what I want to do career-wise, so Arts is a good jumping off point for me.

"I can explore the areas that interest me, try everything, and then make sure I have made the right decision.

"I am excited about the option of going to University, especially as I can continue living on the Coast and be within reasonable travelling distance to the campus."

Ms Hamilton said she worked hard during her HSC and was glad to have received an offer from Ourimbah.

Ms Hamilton scored a UAI of 94.9.

Lyle Stone, January 19 Cae Pattison, Ourimbah Campus