Hey,
I'm trying to establish a list of primary PGCE courses that i wish to apply to and feel i need some advice from those who have already completed a PGCE course.
I have heard that the course is really intensive and that i pretty much won't have time for a life outside of the course. Sound right? Ideally i would like to move somewhere new, as it would allow me to meet new people and experience a new place. However, if the above is true then there is not much point as i'm not going to have time to socialise or meet new people? I'm thinking that it maybe best if i just go to my old university of which i'm familiar with and have supportive friends about?
I've also heard that what university you do the course at does not really matter as the PGCE course is standardised at all universities by the government, correct? If this is not the case i need to factor university reputation and quality into my decision.
Thanks!