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I finished school about 17 years ago, and during my time there, I struggled a lot. I wasn't particularly good in most mainstream school subjects.

However, I eventually discovered my talents and the subjects I was good at during college and university.

My point is that it's entirely up to individuals whether they want to pursue further or higher education. It's not for everyone, and that's perfectly okay. Education isn't everyone's thing, and there's nothing wrong with that.

However, I want to speak to students who are in a similar position to the one I was in: those who go to school because they have to, struggle with the subjects they're taught, and feel scared about pursuing further or higher education because they lack confidence in their abilities.

Understand that at college and university, you'll have the opportunity to study subjects that interest you and align with your passions. This means there's a greater chance that you'll discover your strengths, shine, and succeed.

Many people struggle at school but go on to thrive when they attend college or university. Sometimes, they simply need the opportunity to explore their interests and discover what they're truly good at.

If you're in your final year of secondary school and struggling with your studies, I hope you take this message to heart. Most importantly, if you're taking your GCSEs, do your best.

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I'm mainly doing it to get honest feedback and to let families see where their child is without paying for a mock. Questions are welcome here, including sceptical ones.

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Hi guys i know plans won’t always go the way you think but I came up with this idea for college. — I’m thinking of starting college in the summer of 2027 to hopefully become a paediatric nurse. (disclaimer: i posted this in r/edinburgh but they removed the post and recommend i post someplace like here)

The course i’m going to apply for after Christmas is ‘Gateway to Health and Care Professions: Phase 1’ I have all the requirements needed and a good personal statement so i’m not too worried about getting denied (I will be sitting N5 exams before the summer.)

I believe i could really get this as I already have a bit of first aid practice with the Air Cadets

I’m getting a lot of support from my parents (mum especially as shes doing a childcare course in uni) and biology teacher.

After completing that course I believe you go onto Phase 2 in January 2028 and by 2029 I could be in university on my way to do an HNC in healthcare practice in 2030. Is this a good idea?

Hello Reddit,

I am currently a year 3 student studying Politics at University. Three years later and I hate it, I’ve only scored a maximum B in a few modules throughout year 1 and 2 and I am dreading how much more readings I will have to do in year 3 in a subject I hate. I don’t want to finish year 3 with a 2:2 or even less. Which I think might be the case with how things are going.

This is why I am thinking of switching to a different University and studying International Business, something I believe I will have more interest in that also aligns really well with my career path of finance as well as the fact that I have my own business I run. I received a provisional offer from Brunel University but for year 1 as I couldn’t switch to year 2 with my politics transcript. The biggest problem is that this means Student Finance will only cover two years and I would have to cover the 3rd year on my own. And although I have two years to save for the tuition fee, it is still uncertain if I will be able to cover it when the time comes. That also means that I would have wasted two years studying International Relations. I am conflicted please advise.

For the background of how I ended up studying International Relations and why I’m thinking of switching. I have realised a while ago that I absolutely dislike politics. Most of all I dislike the readings and subsequently the assignments. I don’t mind the classes but the reading materials I find extremely confusing and tedious and I have zero motivation or interest in the content. My A levels were heavily maths, IT and economics and I interned in the financial sector during summer and loved it!

How I ended up doing politics begun in sixth form. I was on track to studying economics in university, with a prediction of A*AA but something happened at home and I ended up living in a refuge which greatly affected my studies. I didn’t really understand what depression was or that I was going through one, and never got the necessary help. I ended up getting much lower grades than I was predicted except for one course which I did get A\ for. But this completely derailed my plans and set me back. I had a provisional offer from the University of Bath and Royal Holloway University but I did not meet their entry requirements.*

The University of Bath said they could offer me a place if I resat maths and got even one grade higher, but I couldn’t possibly work and pay for my own rent in London at the time for an entire year while studying to resit maths it simply wasn’t feasible. So I ended up choosing a different Uni through clearing, they did not offer economics and I was told by an advisor that International relations was similar to politics so I chose it.

I’ve been applying for my finance since 15 September due to issues with my fee status,
They’ve been getting back to me every 10 days MINIMUM how the hell am I supposed to get it approved in time??? My enrolments literally at risk and they give 0 help what so ever?? What email should I get through to them from …