Hi everyone.
Currently studying Access to HE: Humanities and Social Science at my local college in Kendal. Been looking through courses at some local universities as moving to a university with more course options isn't an option for me and my family. Here are the four courses that I would like to apply for but not sure which one. Unfortunately, my previous post about this topic disappeared shortly after posting it and that gave more of an in-depth image of my current situation but I dont want to re-write it again.
1.) Modern Language (Japanese and Chinese with Spanish) at UCLAN
2.) International Tourism Management at UCLAN
3.) Advertising and Marketing at Lancaster Uni / Creative Advertising at University of Cumbria
4.) International Business Management at University of Cumbria
So, here are my current qualifications: GCSEs English (B), Art (A), Math Functional Skills (C). All other subjects were failures. I also did a BTEC Level 2 Art and Design which I got a D* and then went to do a foundation but dropped out a month later to become a carer for my dad. Due to financial difficulties, I couldn't go back to school and had to work straight away. Ive been working in the hospitality industry for 8 years being a housekeeper with no other qualifications. Despite working many hours and working hard to get up the ladder, Ive never been promoted as most managers said I do not have the necessary qualifications. Others that did have the experience and the qualifications beat me to it so here I am wanting to get out of this situation so I can find a better career for me and my family's benefit.
Im not entirely sure what course would help me achieve my goal of getting a better chance of working internationally as well as putting my creativity and communication skills to good use. Ive always loved the idea of being fluent in many languages; my mother tongue is Tagalog (Filipino) and I have basic understanding of Spanish courtesy of the Spanish colonial era. I am very good in writing and reading Katakana and Hiragana as Ive lived in Japan for a few months doing volunteer work (not so much Kanji). Ive also lived in Singapore for a few years where ive found that being able to speak and understand chinese made a lot of difference in the business and tourism industry sector.
I would very much like to manage an international business one day (not a big one) or if not that, be able to work for one but not as a housekeeper. Id like to do admin/office work...maybe even supervise but I would like my degree to help me outrun other potential candidates as competition is fierce in the tourism and management industry. My family and I would like to move to South East Asia where Im from sometime in the future and I dont want to go there empty-handed.
At the moment, I am still working part time and looking after my son with my husband's help. Im afraid i cant give up working as bills need to be paid hence part-time courses are more ideal for me. Ideally, doing a full-time course is what I would like to do and depending on how they are like, I may be able to do it.
I would like to hear your thoughts on this matter especially from those who are currently attending any of the stated courses listed above. Many thanks!