heyy I'm currently in a bit of a dilemma and could really use some advice from people who have been through this or know more about it.
I have a clearing offer to study Global Sustainable Development at Warwick (which feels more like geography which I find interesting) but my real interest is in Accounting and Finance. If I want to study that, I would have to go through clearing this year, or take a gap year to resit my maths and try to get into a better university next year.
The problem is, right now I'm mostly interested in becoming a maths teacher (secondary level), so part of me feels like the uni I go to doesn't matter as long as I can pursue teaching. But I'm also worried about changing my mind during my degree. What if I take a gap year, resit maths, and then don't get the offers I want next year? Would that year be wasted? Or worse, what if I end up having to go back to the same uni I could go to now through clearing?
Also, what would I tell Student Finance if I decide to take a gap year and change courses?
I'd love to hear any thoughts or experiences you have with gap years, resits, and changing courses. Is it worth waiting for a better uni, or should I just go with what I have now?
ty in advance!!!