Changing subjects in December Year 12
So I’ll start by explain the situation.
Before the college year at my induction I did a taster of A-level Film Studies and realised then that I might not like it (specifically the class or the teacher which I am aware now would not be the same) so I decided to drop it before we started. Despite considering it as a career.
Now fast-forward to the beginning of the year, the courses I study are English Literature, Criminology and Biology and I realise after around a month in that Biology was not for me and without much deliberation I decided to go with Psychology to switch with.
It’s now December and since around late November/Early December, I’ve been seriously overthinking my course choices.
I tried to justify my decision by saying I want to do a career that’s something Psychology-Criminology based but I knew deep down that I don’t want that.
And I know now for definite that I want to go into a career in Film and do it at University with a placement year.
I know that realistically it is too late to switch subjects but a friend of mine does A-Level Film Studies and loves it and I feel like i’ve made a bad decision; I overthink it daily and constantly feel down due to my decision.
I want to speak to my tutor about it but it feels useless because you don’t necessarily need A-Level Film Studies to do it at University and I also don’t want to go through the whole process of switching again and catching up although I am willing to do it anyway. I also think that it makes me seem like a nuisance and that I can’t make up my mind but is it worth it? I feel like I will never live it down if I don’t do something about it but it also seems like I can’t do anything about it.
What should I do?
Before the college year at my induction I did a taster of A-level Film Studies and realised then that I might not like it (specifically the class or the teacher which I am aware now would not be the same) so I decided to drop it before we started. Despite considering it as a career.
Now fast-forward to the beginning of the year, the courses I study are English Literature, Criminology and Biology and I realise after around a month in that Biology was not for me and without much deliberation I decided to go with Psychology to switch with.
It’s now December and since around late November/Early December, I’ve been seriously overthinking my course choices.
I tried to justify my decision by saying I want to do a career that’s something Psychology-Criminology based but I knew deep down that I don’t want that.
And I know now for definite that I want to go into a career in Film and do it at University with a placement year.
I know that realistically it is too late to switch subjects but a friend of mine does A-Level Film Studies and loves it and I feel like i’ve made a bad decision; I overthink it daily and constantly feel down due to my decision.
I want to speak to my tutor about it but it feels useless because you don’t necessarily need A-Level Film Studies to do it at University and I also don’t want to go through the whole process of switching again and catching up although I am willing to do it anyway. I also think that it makes me seem like a nuisance and that I can’t make up my mind but is it worth it? I feel like I will never live it down if I don’t do something about it but it also seems like I can’t do anything about it.
What should I do?
Reply 1
Hi @purple-strike
First, I recommend you discuss with your tutor to see if it is possible to switch as it is quite late to switch - it would depend on your school policy. Also, they may be able to offer you guidance on making a decision.
If they are ok with you switching, then I recommend you look at the course content of the A Level to see if you feel you could catch up. If you feel you could catch up, then it could be good idea to switch. If you enjoy the A levels you are studying, you would be more likely to perform better as you would be more motivated to study. However, if you feel it's too much to catch up on then it's best not to. You could always pursue a film studies related extracurricular/self study outside of your A-Levels. As you mentioned, it is not required for a Film Studies degree, so you would still be able to enjoy studying Film Studies after you finish your A levels. Ultimately, your decision would be between whether you feel you would be able to catch up and achieve better marks studying Film Studies or with
Good luck with your decision,
Gulcin
Student Ambassador
First, I recommend you discuss with your tutor to see if it is possible to switch as it is quite late to switch - it would depend on your school policy. Also, they may be able to offer you guidance on making a decision.
If they are ok with you switching, then I recommend you look at the course content of the A Level to see if you feel you could catch up. If you feel you could catch up, then it could be good idea to switch. If you enjoy the A levels you are studying, you would be more likely to perform better as you would be more motivated to study. However, if you feel it's too much to catch up on then it's best not to. You could always pursue a film studies related extracurricular/self study outside of your A-Levels. As you mentioned, it is not required for a Film Studies degree, so you would still be able to enjoy studying Film Studies after you finish your A levels. Ultimately, your decision would be between whether you feel you would be able to catch up and achieve better marks studying Film Studies or with
Good luck with your decision,
Gulcin
Student Ambassador
Reply 2
Original post
by GEUoSHi @purple-strike
First, I recommend you discuss with your tutor to see if it is possible to switch as it is quite late to switch - it would depend on your school policy. Also, they may be able to offer you guidance on making a decision.
If they are ok with you switching, then I recommend you look at the course content of the A Level to see if you feel you could catch up. If you feel you could catch up, then it could be good idea to switch. If you enjoy the A levels you are studying, you would be more likely to perform better as you would be more motivated to study. However, if you feel it's too much to catch up on then it's best not to. You could always pursue a film studies related extracurricular/self study outside of your A-Levels. As you mentioned, it is not required for a Film Studies degree, so you would still be able to enjoy studying Film Studies after you finish your A levels. Ultimately, your decision would be between whether you feel you would be able to catch up and achieve better marks studying Film Studies or with
Good luck with your decision,
Gulcin
Student Ambassador
First, I recommend you discuss with your tutor to see if it is possible to switch as it is quite late to switch - it would depend on your school policy. Also, they may be able to offer you guidance on making a decision.
If they are ok with you switching, then I recommend you look at the course content of the A Level to see if you feel you could catch up. If you feel you could catch up, then it could be good idea to switch. If you enjoy the A levels you are studying, you would be more likely to perform better as you would be more motivated to study. However, if you feel it's too much to catch up on then it's best not to. You could always pursue a film studies related extracurricular/self study outside of your A-Levels. As you mentioned, it is not required for a Film Studies degree, so you would still be able to enjoy studying Film Studies after you finish your A levels. Ultimately, your decision would be between whether you feel you would be able to catch up and achieve better marks studying Film Studies or with
Good luck with your decision,
Gulcin
Student Ambassador
I will speak to my tutor about it and see what the best way to go about it is. Thank you very much.
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by purple-strikeI will speak to my tutor about it and see what the best way to go about it is. Thank you very much.
Just to second what has been said.Definitely see if school is open to it.Not too late but as you know you need to catch up.Don't feel bad ,not all of us know at Gcse what we want to study at A level.Daughter switched to Photography at end of year 12 and got a B.
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by purple-strikeI will speak to my tutor about it and see what the best way to go about it is. Thank you very much.
just to give you bit more encouragement it's completely normal to change as long your tutor and school are open to it. Don't worry about being a nuisance as this subject could very well determine your future career! I changed from physics to maths in December of my Yr12 too and I'm in year 13 now and yes maths did take a bit if catching up but you can definitely do it if its something that actually interests you.
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