Hello, Im not entirely sure where to post this so I have just put it in this section. Im 19 and have just finished the first year of a level 3 course in college (Entry Into the Uniformed Services) I only have 2 GCSEs, a 4 in English language and and 4 in science. I only managed to get a 3 in maths after a “resit” which was graded due to exams being cancelled and still somehow got a fail despite attending most if not all lessons. I also have a level 2 diploma in public services and a level 3 certificate in entry to the uniformed services (1st year qualification so not the full one).
I did really bad in high school because I had very poor attendance due to a huge amount of mental health issues and problems at home which I fully regret and feel ashamed of. My plan was to finish my course then hopefully apply and attend uni, if possible with that qualification and if I did or didn’t pass maths, still attempt. I lost interest for a short while due to issues with my ex girlfriend who left me in a very bad spot which ended up really affecting my mental health, so I quit and now work 12 hour night shifts in a manufacturing lab. After some time I realise I’ve made a bad decision as I hate the job, the people there and it’s really putting more load onto my anxiety and depression. I’ve always wanted to go to uni and seeing all of my friends be successful in a levels and hearing about uni life aswell as the aspect of finally challenging myself and achieving something worthwhile with many paths open afterwards really inspires me and I really want to work towards this while I’m still young. Would any of this be possible? As I say I have two GCSEs, not having maths seems to be a major issue, but is it worth going back to college and working part time or something? I just need some general advice and any tips aswell as any assurance I could go to uni in the position I’m in now, thank you.