anybody had a similar experience (not sure on the course i have offers for)

So I applied in October for Biomedical Science and received all my offers pretty quickly. However, even at the time I wasn't certain that it was what I wanted to do- but it seemed like what I had set myself up for since starting sixth form (yes, it wasn't the best decision to apply without definitely wanting it but that's what i did). Over my first set of mocks, and Christmas, I nearly made up my mind that Biomedical Science wasn't what I wanted to do, and I was either going to take a year out and apply next year or see what I can apply to in clearing. I know now that I want to go in a more humanities-related direction, and I've looked around courses. I'm going to two applicant/offer holder days in February, at UEA and Kent, both of which I really loved when I went and I wanted to narrow down further. But, obviously, those offer holder days are going to be geared towards Biomedical Science. I'd still love to go, to experience the campus and everything but unsure if they will be useful to me (but will probably go anyway because my family has planned around this haha and i do want to go). Anyone have any similar experience/thoughts to offer? (i have a lot of anxiety around this anyway haha so don't be too harsh)

Original post by bowtiesrcool

So I applied in October for Biomedical Science and received all my offers pretty quickly. However, even at the time I wasn't certain that it was what I wanted to do- but it seemed like what I had set myself up for since starting sixth form (yes, it wasn't the best decision to apply without definitely wanting it but that's what i did). Over my first set of mocks, and Christmas, I nearly made up my mind that Biomedical Science wasn't what I wanted to do, and I was either going to take a year out and apply next year or see what I can apply to in clearing. I know now that I want to go in a more humanities-related direction, and I've looked around courses. I'm going to two applicant/offer holder days in February, at UEA and Kent, both of which I really loved when I went and I wanted to narrow down further. But, obviously, those offer holder days are going to be geared towards Biomedical Science. I'd still love to go, to experience the campus and everything but unsure if they will be useful to me (but will probably go anyway because my family has planned around this haha and i do want to go). Anyone have any similar experience/thoughts to offer? (i have a lot of anxiety around this anyway haha so don't be too harsh)

Hello! @bowtiesrcool 🙂
Firstly, definitely try not to stress about it too much, you aren't alone!
Visiting the universities to specifically have a look at the courses will help.

I had a similar thing happen to me when I was in year 13 around applicant day invitations. I originally applied to study Chemistry but then started to read around and I really liked the Natural Sciences course.
I know you aren't sure of what course you want to do, which is totally fine!
I'd definitely recommend attending both applicant days, even if you still want to change courses, it will give you the opportunity to confirm that you don't want to carry on with Biomedical Sciences. I personally attended both applicant days and this confirmed to me that I would enjoy the Natural Sciences course more.

If you can, attend open days to see other courses. You may have already attended open days but you could perhaps focus more on the different humanities courses.
I'd recommend looking at Universities' websites under course lists and make a list of the ones that you think you'd enjoy. Then, just make sure you meet the entry requirements. If you have a list of possible courses and then attend an open day, it will give you more of a structured open day, for example you can chat to staff/students who are involved in a certain course and be able to ask more specific questions.
Do you already have an idea of which humanities course you'd like to study?

I hope this helps! It's okay if this decision takes time, just make sure you are happy with your final choice when its made! 🙂
Fatma
Natural Sciences student

Original post by bowtiesrcool

So I applied in October for Biomedical Science and received all my offers pretty quickly. However, even at the time I wasn't certain that it was what I wanted to do- but it seemed like what I had set myself up for since starting sixth form (yes, it wasn't the best decision to apply without definitely wanting it but that's what i did). Over my first set of mocks, and Christmas, I nearly made up my mind that Biomedical Science wasn't what I wanted to do, and I was either going to take a year out and apply next year or see what I can apply to in clearing. I know now that I want to go in a more humanities-related direction, and I've looked around courses. I'm going to two applicant/offer holder days in February, at UEA and Kent, both of which I really loved when I went and I wanted to narrow down further. But, obviously, those offer holder days are going to be geared towards Biomedical Science. I'd still love to go, to experience the campus and everything but unsure if they will be useful to me (but will probably go anyway because my family has planned around this haha and i do want to go). Anyone have any similar experience/thoughts to offer? (i have a lot of anxiety around this anyway haha so don't be too harsh)

Hi

Making the decision on what to pick at university can be really difficult. This is because there are so many great courses out there which can make life difficult when it comes to picking a subject.

I would advise you to ensure that you understand what the course contains in terms of modules and if you feel that these are right for you. In addition to this, I would try to keep an open mind when visiting these applicant days as this can allow you to make sure that this University is for you.

I hope this helps,

Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps

Original post by bowtiesrcool

So I applied in October for Biomedical Science and received all my offers pretty quickly. However, even at the time I wasn't certain that it was what I wanted to do- but it seemed like what I had set myself up for since starting sixth form (yes, it wasn't the best decision to apply without definitely wanting it but that's what i did). Over my first set of mocks, and Christmas, I nearly made up my mind that Biomedical Science wasn't what I wanted to do, and I was either going to take a year out and apply next year or see what I can apply to in clearing. I know now that I want to go in a more humanities-related direction, and I've looked around courses. I'm going to two applicant/offer holder days in February, at UEA and Kent, both of which I really loved when I went and I wanted to narrow down further. But, obviously, those offer holder days are going to be geared towards Biomedical Science. I'd still love to go, to experience the campus and everything but unsure if they will be useful to me (but will probably go anyway because my family has planned around this haha and i do want to go). Anyone have any similar experience/thoughts to offer? (i have a lot of anxiety around this anyway haha so don't be too harsh)

Hi,
I hope you are well!😊

With so many interesting courses available at university, its hard to know what to choose! It's also hard to know exactly what you want to do in the future, and there's no pressure to know right now! I certainly don't! Lots of students change their mind, and many get jobs in a completely different field to their degree subject.

Applying to university and finding the course/university that's right for you is a difficult task! Like others have said, you won't be the only one feeling this way! Try not to stress or worry too much, you still have time, and its great to see that you're being proactive and asking questions about it too.

I would advise you to attend the applicant days, as this will give you more information about the universities, and will give you a feel for the universities too. While these days will be geared towards the subject, as they act as a 'try before you buy', it will give you an insight into the course and whether you'd like to study Biomedical Science or not. If possible, it would be great to visit the universities at an open day, (Kent has an open day on April 26th) to see what the humanities courses are like, to see if this is something you would be interested in🙂 Or if you can't visit on an open day, looking at prospectuses, the course pages, and talking to current students are great ways to get a feel for the subject and university😊

What humanities courses are you interested in?
I study Social Science at Kent. I'm currently in my third year, so if you have any questions about Humanities or the Social Sciences, then let me know😊

It's great to see that you are interested in studying at Kent and liked the campus when you visited. Let us know if you have any questions and we will be glad to help🙂

I hope this helps! I hope the applicant and open days help you to make your decision😊

Best wishes for your exams/coureswork! 🍀
Josie
Uni of Kent Student Rep🎓️

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Hi,
I hope you are well!😊
With so many interesting courses available at university, its hard to know what to choose! It's also hard to know exactly what you want to do in the future, and there's no pressure to know right now! I certainly don't! Lots of students change their mind, and many get jobs in a completely different field to their degree subject.
Applying to university and finding the course/university that's right for you is a difficult task! Like others have said, you won't be the only one feeling this way! Try not to stress or worry too much, you still have time, and its great to see that you're being proactive and asking questions about it too.
I would advise you to attend the applicant days, as this will give you more information about the universities, and will give you a feel for the universities too. While these days will be geared towards the subject, as they act as a 'try before you buy', it will give you an insight into the course and whether you'd like to study Biomedical Science or not. If possible, it would be great to visit the universities at an open day, (Kent has an open day on April 26th) to see what the humanities courses are like, to see if this is something you would be interested in🙂 Or if you can't visit on an open day, looking at prospectuses, the course pages, and talking to current students are great ways to get a feel for the subject and university😊
What humanities courses are you interested in?
I study Social Science at Kent. I'm currently in my third year, so if you have any questions about Humanities or the Social Sciences, then let me know😊
It's great to see that you are interested in studying at Kent and liked the campus when you visited. Let us know if you have any questions and we will be glad to help🙂
I hope this helps! I hope the applicant and open days help you to make your decision😊
Best wishes for your exams/coureswork! 🍀
Josie
Uni of Kent Student Rep🎓️

Thank you! I've talked it through with teachers and my family, and from advice online and UCAS I will be emaling admissions to see if they will consider me for Classical Studies. I realised that when I was making my UCAS decision I chose based on what my Alevels were versus what I really wanted to do.

Original post by bowtiesrcool

Thank you! I've talked it through with teachers and my family, and from advice online and UCAS I will be emaling admissions to see if they will consider me for Classical Studies. I realised that when I was making my UCAS decision I chose based on what my Alevels were versus what I really wanted to do.

Hi,
I hope you are well! 😊

Classical Studies sounds really interesting! 🎓️
It's great that you have taken the time to look on UCAS and speak with teachers and your family about your decision! And it's great to see that you are looking at a course that you are interested in! Studying something that you are interested in is super important, and will make revision, lectures and readings a lot more engaging!😊

Best of luck with applying for Classical Studies! 😊

Best wishes,
Josie
Uni of Kent Student Rep🎓️

Original post by bowtiesrcool

So I applied in October for Biomedical Science and received all my offers pretty quickly. However, even at the time I wasn't certain that it was what I wanted to do- but it seemed like what I had set myself up for since starting sixth form (yes, it wasn't the best decision to apply without definitely wanting it but that's what i did). Over my first set of mocks, and Christmas, I nearly made up my mind that Biomedical Science wasn't what I wanted to do, and I was either going to take a year out and apply next year or see what I can apply to in clearing. I know now that I want to go in a more humanities-related direction, and I've looked around courses. I'm going to two applicant/offer holder days in February, at UEA and Kent, both of which I really loved when I went and I wanted to narrow down further. But, obviously, those offer holder days are going to be geared towards Biomedical Science. I'd still love to go, to experience the campus and everything but unsure if they will be useful to me (but will probably go anyway because my family has planned around this haha and i do want to go). Anyone have any similar experience/thoughts to offer? (i have a lot of anxiety around this anyway haha so don't be too harsh)

Good afternoon @bowtiesrcool,

Deciding to go to university is very tough; I had the same predicament while I was in sixth form. Due to my uncertainty, I decided to take a gap year. I felt like this was the best thing for me at the time, it allowed me to choose a course i liked.

I think attending the open events and seeing if you feel you could live there is a great idea. When i attended the open events i new i wasn't ready yet, and wanted to have some time before i committed tot he three years. So attending the open event and seeing how you feel during the day might be a good idea.

Choosing a university depends on what you want from your university experience. Every student wants something slightly different, such as lecture style or exam vs no exams. I always recommend deciding what you want from your university and writing a list. You can compare the two universities to your own criteria; this means the university will be the best fit for you.

Also, when choosing your course, I recommend looking at the post-graduate options and careers, as there is little point in spending lots of time and money on a course which cannot provide post-graduate options, as I know quite a few people who have graduated and do not have jobs. So it's really important to make sure you know you have options associated with the chosen course. For example, biomedical sciences has many options for further study or career progression.

If you would like to chat with a current biomedical student, the University of Reading has a unibuddy scheme where prospective students can message current students. The biomedical student is called Kanniz, and she is currently doing a PhD; you can find her here.

I hope this information helps and that you are able to make the best decision for yourself.

All the best,
Ella
BSC Ecology

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