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I have NO IDEA what I want in life.

I want a successful and respectable career, something I can look on and admire all the hard work it took to get there.This makes me think something along the lines of gaining a Phd, perhaps in History or English. Because I LOVE learning.

I have thought about a Law degree of a conversion course but that doesn't interest me really.

I want to travel a bit, learn some languages, live a good life, but I also want to come home to a career I'm proud of.

I have no idea what I want to study at university yet, I feel like if I do go and do History or English I am setting myself up for failure because other that the dreams of becoming a professor, there isn't much else I feel I could do with those degree's that gives me a that sense of respect for my career choice.

But I also understand no one really goes into university like "I'm going to become a professor" it's really not likely is it? :frown:

This is really getting me down!

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Try not to pursue something because it would be deemed respected and admirable. Pursue something that you think you may enjoy.
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Original post by Emily.97
Try not to pursue something because it would be deemed respected and admirable. Pursue something that you think you may enjoy.


I have tried doing that but it doesn't work:frown: I want to make myself proud I suppose, I am not a snob but snobbery has infected my brain I know deep down and it limits my choices. But don't get me wrong, I want to pursue history or english but I only want to if it means I can gain something worthwhile out of doing it! I know that sounds awful, but I suppose I can't afford to waste £9000 a year for 3 years...
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bumppppppppp!!!!!!!!
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bumppppppppp!!!!!!!!


Oh my god..look at when it was posted!!

Wander what career he/she ended up pursuing.. :smile:
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well - try your bloody hardest at your A levels - aim for the high A*s (so that if you fall below that you won't fall lower than a B)

then take a gap year, work, save money, volunteer, travel, live - then after all those experiences in the real worl you'll have some idea of what you actually enjoyed doing - and then apply to do that

:smile:
Original post by Emily.97
Oh my god..look at when it was posted!!

Wander what career he/she ended up pursuing.. :smile:


Lol no it's still me! But I posted on my other account because it wouldn't let me post on the original one. First I thought I would play it off as 'anon 2' and then I realised the stupid date on the thread so now I can't actually post from the original account. What is going on TSRRRRR ? :frown:
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well - try your bloody hardest at your A levels - aim for the high A*s (so that if you fall below that you won't fall lower than a B)

then take a gap year, work, save money, volunteer, travel, live - then after all those experiences in the real worl you'll have some idea of what you actually enjoyed doing - and then apply to do that

:smile:


That sounds like the best plan really, I have already planned to take a gap year and to travel and stuff, I hope I find myself.
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Oh my god..look at when it was posted!!

Wander what career he/she ended up pursuing.. :smile:


and they didn't have TSR in the 1970's :mmm:
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Original post by Anonymous
That sounds like the best plan really, I have already planned to take a gap year and to travel and stuff, I hope I find myself.


i hope so too! and i'm sure you will :smile:

good luck :biggrin:
Original post by z33
i hope so too! and i'm sure you will :smile:

good luck :biggrin:


What is your plan? :smile:
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Lol no it's still me! But I posted on my other account because it wouldn't let me post on the original one. First I thought I would play it off as 'anon 2' and then I realised the stupid date on the thread so now I can't actually post from the original account. What is going on TSRRRRR ? :frown:


Im confused..why does it say 1970?
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What is your plan? :smile:


pharmacy hopefully!
but also taking a gap year because i'm not predicted high enough!
did they even have TSR in the 1970's lol
Original post by Emily.97
Im confused..why does it say 1970?


A bug or something. It happens quite a lot on TSR :smile:

Since your here, what's your plan for life?

I need inspiration! :tongue:
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pharmacy hopefully!
but also taking a gap year because i'm not predicted high enough!


That's nice! Atleast you're all sorted with your goals :smile:

What are your plans for your gap year?

Lol me with all my questions...I'm just very lost atm.
laid? you want to get laid?
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laid? you want to get laid?


Well maybe that too... lol :wink:

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