Currently losing a pet - Chatting as a distraction?

I can start

Are you in 6th form / uni and if so what are you studying?

I'm in Y13 and doing bio, chem and history

How are you finding Y11?

I'll be honest. I've found it difficult at times but I'm certainly glad that I now know what I want to do in the future as I had no idea until about halfway through Y12

I've applied for history! I'm thinking maybe teaching but I'm really not sure if I'd enjoy it and if that doesn't work out I'm not too sure what I'd do instead as history degrees aren't exactly in high demand, but I suppose maybe when I'm at uni I'll find another career field I'm really interested in. Do you have any idea what you'd like to do in the future?

I quite like modern social and political history (think Thatcher) but I'm doing my EPQ on medical developments in the renaissance/middle ages which I'm also finding really interesting, although it's really similar to the medicine through time topic I did in GCSE history so I knew I'd enjoy it. I have a friend whose applied for vet med, not something I'd fancy but I suppose that at its core its about helping people (and animals) which is applaudable, I guess there's also room for some quite interesting stuff you can do, like dealing with exotic animals.

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Ooo, you’ve got quite the variety! That’s it, it sounds cliche as anything, but animals really did save my life - and I really want to dedicate my career to helping them, and the people who love and care for them.

I’d love to do exotic animals - only I’m scared of the tarantulas, haha.

It's good that you've found something you have a genuine passion for, I know a lot of people, especially at this sort of age really struggle with knowing what they want to do.

Going back to your a-levels, can I ask why english lit, it's kind of the odd one out, if you know what I mean (no judgement tho, like I said I do bio, chem and history)

Hopefully! I completely get what you mean - it definitely is the odd one out. I really love reading, and writing. I read, and write regularly - and wanted to do an a-level I know I’m gonna 100% enjoy. I think it’ll be good to have a subject more essay focussed, and others that are more question/information focussed. We’ll see! I think if four gets too much, physics will be the one I’d drop.

That's what I did! I started off with English as well but only did it for a week before dropping down to three

Hey there!

As the title suggests, I’m unfortunately losing a much-loved pet tonight, and there’s not a lot I can do.

I’m wondering whether anyone is up for chat - even just a few minutes - about anything. I just need to take my mind off it for a little while.

Hope y’all are having a lovely week,