I'm in Year 13 and have no idea what I want to do with my life
It's time to submit my uni application and I have realized that I'm not really interested in a particular course or career. I've chosen all humanities/arts A Levels (English, Sociology, Music), and although I don't really regret that since I have always been average in STEM subjects, I kind of wish I had been better or more interested in something like Physics or CompSci because at least then I'd be more employable. I get top grades (my targets are A*A and Distinction) so people tell me that's what matters the most but I still feel like it's kind of pointless. I haven't submitted my application yet, but 4/5 of my choices are Sociology courses with either joint History/Criminology, and one Law/Criminology course. I just feel like those degrees are a bit useless but I don't think there's anything better I can apply for. My parents are immigrants so they don't really know how the process works, so they don't understand that I will most likely have to do a Humanities degree because of my A Levels, so they're pressuring me into compsci although I have literally no prior experienceI don't think a non humanities related pathway was ever in the cards for me because I've just always been interested in humanities from a very young age and have gotten top grades in that area (compared to my grades in Math or science). I do enjoy humanities obviously, but I think its the career prospects and lack of respect that scare me
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Hi,
I would suggest taking a gap year and apply this time next year (or apply this year and next year if you feel you want to do something different)
If you take a gap year if you have your heart set on doing computer science maybe you could look into doing some related courses online and read some books. Although to do a computer science degree you don't need it in A level I'm pretty sure that you need maths and maybe even another science based subject so if ypu really have your heart set on something based in STEM then I would suggest doing 1 or 2 A levels in your gap year and it might seem like a lot of work which I why I think if you do one and then see what your options are it might work
I would suggest taking a gap year and apply this time next year (or apply this year and next year if you feel you want to do something different)
If you take a gap year if you have your heart set on doing computer science maybe you could look into doing some related courses online and read some books. Although to do a computer science degree you don't need it in A level I'm pretty sure that you need maths and maybe even another science based subject so if ypu really have your heart set on something based in STEM then I would suggest doing 1 or 2 A levels in your gap year and it might seem like a lot of work which I why I think if you do one and then see what your options are it might work
Agreed with Jess.
It's totally normal for people at this age to feel "lost". Sometimes taking a break and taking time to discover what you enjoy is fully worth it. I know numerous people that have taken this route.
You're extremely young and although you may feel like you need to get into university ASAP - it's 100% worth taking the time to ensure you're doing what you want to do in the long term. Many university students are in their late 20's or even older, it's completely normal.
You sound very competent academically so I have no doubt you'll flourish in whichever path you decide to take.
Good luck and all the best
It's totally normal for people at this age to feel "lost". Sometimes taking a break and taking time to discover what you enjoy is fully worth it. I know numerous people that have taken this route.
You're extremely young and although you may feel like you need to get into university ASAP - it's 100% worth taking the time to ensure you're doing what you want to do in the long term. Many university students are in their late 20's or even older, it's completely normal.
You sound very competent academically so I have no doubt you'll flourish in whichever path you decide to take.
Good luck and all the best
Original post by Jess_Lomas
Hi,
I would suggest taking a gap year and apply this time next year (or apply this year and next year if you feel you want to do something different)
If you take a gap year if you have your heart set on doing computer science maybe you could look into doing some related courses online and read some books. Although to do a computer science degree you don't need it in A level I'm pretty sure that you need maths and maybe even another science based subject so if ypu really have your heart set on something based in STEM then I would suggest doing 1 or 2 A levels in your gap year and it might seem like a lot of work which I why I think if you do one and then see what your options are it might work
I would suggest taking a gap year and apply this time next year (or apply this year and next year if you feel you want to do something different)
If you take a gap year if you have your heart set on doing computer science maybe you could look into doing some related courses online and read some books. Although to do a computer science degree you don't need it in A level I'm pretty sure that you need maths and maybe even another science based subject so if ypu really have your heart set on something based in STEM then I would suggest doing 1 or 2 A levels in your gap year and it might seem like a lot of work which I why I think if you do one and then see what your options are it might work
Thank you for the reply, honestly I'm really considering a gap year because I'm just lost. I'm really not interested in Compsci but I recognize it's one of the most employable degrees, I kind of wish I was interested in more vocational subjects with a high employability rate. Thank you again!
Gap year or Foundation programme. I think the first would help you figure things out more
Original post by jakeasf99
Agreed with Jess.
It's totally normal for people at this age to feel "lost". Sometimes taking a break and taking time to discover what you enjoy is fully worth it. I know numerous people that have taken this route.
You're extremely young and although you may feel like you need to get into university ASAP - it's 100% worth taking the time to ensure you're doing what you want to do in the long term. Many university students are in their late 20's or even older, it's completely normal.
You sound very competent academically so I have no doubt you'll flourish in whichever path you decide to take.
Good luck and all the best
It's totally normal for people at this age to feel "lost". Sometimes taking a break and taking time to discover what you enjoy is fully worth it. I know numerous people that have taken this route.
You're extremely young and although you may feel like you need to get into university ASAP - it's 100% worth taking the time to ensure you're doing what you want to do in the long term. Many university students are in their late 20's or even older, it's completely normal.
You sound very competent academically so I have no doubt you'll flourish in whichever path you decide to take.
Good luck and all the best
Thank you so much! I was concerned that unis might frown upon gap years, I already have a part time job which I would like to stay in if I take a gap year but I've read that unis like it when you do some industry placement during a gap year. Also my parents dont understand what a gap year is, they will think I'm 'dropping out.' I have no idea how to find any placement opportunities or work experience though, especially since idk what industry I want to go into. Thank you again 💓
Original post by suziquatro
Thank you so much! I was concerned that unis might frown upon gap years, I already have a part time job which I would like to stay in if I take a gap year but I've read that unis like it when you do some industry placement during a gap year. Also my parents dont understand what a gap year is, they will think I'm 'dropping out.' I have no idea how to find any placement opportunities or work experience though, especially since idk what industry I want to go into. Thank you again 💓
Hey how are you doing? I'm just wondering what you eventually ended up doing as I'm currently in a similar position in year 13.
Original post by Ben1235
Hey how are you doing? I'm just wondering what you eventually ended up doing as I'm currently in a similar position in year 13.
The idea thst a humanities degree does not make a person employable is incorrect.
No academically rigorous degree is useless. Earnings even out as between STEM and humanities graduates over time. The World needs people with all sorts of educational backgrounds.
It is normal to be uncertain of your future path when in your late teens. Don't worry, you will find something that you like.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XjIt4yYModU
Plan a gap year - get a job (any job), earn some cash and do some travelling (Gap Year & Adventure Travel Experts for 18-30's | Gap 360 etc). Its not a waste of time - for many people its when they work out what they do want to do in life, and why.
Original post by McGinger
Plan a gap year - get a job (any job), earn some cash and do some travelling (Gap Year & Adventure Travel Experts for 18-30's | Gap 360 etc). Its not a waste of time - for many people its when they work out what they do want to do in life, and why.
I agree. I think that Gap years are beneficial. My daughter grew in many ways during her gap year.
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