opinions and advice [a level/college/uni]
hi. i'm having second thoughts about what i actually want to study.
right now i'm a college student who studies a level 3 extended diploma in creative media and production. i also do a baccalaureate course. together it is equivalent to 3-4 a levels. i'm finishing the first year in a few months and then have one more year to go before university.
i do have a passion for media and enjoy having creative freedom. i've definitely learned a lot of new skills too. i excel in this subject. i've thought about studying journalism at university and working in the media industry as a journalist/magazine editor.
however, i've recently had thoughts about biology. i am also interested in this subject, especially the lifestyle/health aspect: the foods and what is good for us, how our muscles work during exercise/resting periods, etc. but also microscopy seems interesting.
i can see myself working in that area too and it has me wondering what i should do for university. my intention is to continue with the media college course for now because there's no point for me to put it to waste having dedicated so much time to it, but i can't stop thinking about doing biology in the future. i assume i'd have to do a foundation year though since i don't have science a-levels.
i'd like to know your thoughts please?
right now i'm a college student who studies a level 3 extended diploma in creative media and production. i also do a baccalaureate course. together it is equivalent to 3-4 a levels. i'm finishing the first year in a few months and then have one more year to go before university.
i do have a passion for media and enjoy having creative freedom. i've definitely learned a lot of new skills too. i excel in this subject. i've thought about studying journalism at university and working in the media industry as a journalist/magazine editor.
however, i've recently had thoughts about biology. i am also interested in this subject, especially the lifestyle/health aspect: the foods and what is good for us, how our muscles work during exercise/resting periods, etc. but also microscopy seems interesting.
i can see myself working in that area too and it has me wondering what i should do for university. my intention is to continue with the media college course for now because there's no point for me to put it to waste having dedicated so much time to it, but i can't stop thinking about doing biology in the future. i assume i'd have to do a foundation year though since i don't have science a-levels.
i'd like to know your thoughts please?
Reply 1
Have you considered taking a gap year before uni, and seeing if you could either self-studying Biology A level or getting a tutor for it?
You could see how it goes and look into uni options if you enjoy it, and if you don't, you can go back to your initial plan.
Another option is stick with journalism, with the intent to go into health journalism or become a writer or editor for a health magazine
You could see how it goes and look into uni options if you enjoy it, and if you don't, you can go back to your initial plan.
Another option is stick with journalism, with the intent to go into health journalism or become a writer or editor for a health magazine
Reply 2
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thanks for replying!
i haven't considered taking a gap year before uni, but i've thought about doing online biology courses while i'm still in college.
i enjoyed doing biology in secondary school. it was my favourite amongst the 3 sciences, though i didn't really consider it as a career back then until recently.
the health journalism/magazine is a good idea too but i've wondered if it was worth taking journalism at university because:
#1 it's not necessary to have the degree to become a journalist
#2 i have good knowledge/experience from GCSE media which is expanding significantly through my college course
#3 i got high GCSE grades which include subjects key for journalism anyway
i haven't considered taking a gap year before uni, but i've thought about doing online biology courses while i'm still in college.
i enjoyed doing biology in secondary school. it was my favourite amongst the 3 sciences, though i didn't really consider it as a career back then until recently.
the health journalism/magazine is a good idea too but i've wondered if it was worth taking journalism at university because:
#1 it's not necessary to have the degree to become a journalist
#2 i have good knowledge/experience from GCSE media which is expanding significantly through my college course
#3 i got high GCSE grades which include subjects key for journalism anyway
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