I can't decide between moving to another city for uni or staying in my shite city and working for a year. I don't wanna be left behind whilst all of my friends go off and do exciting things bc that would probably fuck me up but I dont wanna rush into uni not really knowing what I want to do, since im interested in psychology but the college course im taking in that area is shite so I can't tell if i like it or not.
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I can't decide between moving to another city for uni or staying in my shite city and working for a year. I don't wanna be left behind whilst all of my friends go off and do exciting things bc that would probably fuck me up but I dont wanna rush into uni not really knowing what I want to do, since im interested in psychology but the college course im taking in that area is shite so I can't tell if i like it or not.
going earlier means you can graduate earlier and move on with your life. HOWEVER it might be better to take a year working and grow up some more before you go to uni. it's one of the few things where you can be fucked for messing up in a 6 month span.
going earlier means you can graduate earlier and move on with your life. HOWEVER it might be better to take a year working and grow up some more before you go to uni. it's one of the few things where you can be fucked for messing up in a 6 month span.
I don't know about the UK but in the USA you hit a pretty good sweet spot on what you can earn vs debt accumulated for getting a 2 year degree. So for the US I'd recommend getting the 2yr degree and then work, and if you feel like it in the future you can work up to a 4+ year degree.
I don't know about the UK but in the USA you hit a pretty good sweet spot on what you can earn vs debt accumulated for getting a 2 year degree. So for the US I'd recommend getting the 2yr degree and then work, and if you feel like it in the future you can work up to a 4+ year degree.
Finniganstaying in my shite city
Sounds like you already have a pretty good idea about what you (don't) want.
What exactly is it you don't like with your psychology courses, and what were you looking to get out of it? It could be that the specific subject area isn't exactly what you want and something else fits more with your interest, or it could very well just be that the quality of the courses where you're taking it isn't up to par.
[quote=Finnigan]staying in my shite city[/quote]
Sounds like you already have a pretty good idea about what you (don't) want.
What exactly is it you don't like with your psychology courses, and what were you looking to get out of it? It could be that the specific subject area isn't exactly what you want and something else fits more with your interest, or it could very well just be that the quality of the courses where you're taking it isn't up to par.
Sounds like you already have a pretty good idea about what you (don't) want.
What exactly is it you don't like with your psychology courses, and what were you looking to get out of it? It could be that the specific subject area isn't exactly what you want and something else fits more with your interest, or it could very well just be that the quality of the courses where you're taking it isn't up to par.
JarateKingFinniganstaying in my shite citySounds like you already have a pretty good idea about what you (don't) want.
What exactly is it you don't like with your psychology courses, and what were you looking to get out of it? It could be that the specific subject area isn't exactly what you want and something else fits more with your interest, or it could very well just be that the quality of the courses where you're taking it isn't up to par.
going to a shitty college as a supplement to my final school year since our timetabling system sucks, the course is bad because the person teaching us obviously has no passion for the subject and makes everything an absolute drag to learn. I'm hopeful about the subject but it's hard to gauge my interest when I have to look past all of the bad shit to actually analyse what I'm learning. I imagine that uni would have a much larger range of subjects to study within psychology so im pretty confident that ill find something there that definitely interests me but im a but of a worrier as well so idk
[quote=JarateKing][quote=Finnigan]staying in my shite city[/quote]
Sounds like you already have a pretty good idea about what you (don't) want.
What exactly is it you don't like with your psychology courses, and what were you looking to get out of it? It could be that the specific subject area isn't exactly what you want and something else fits more with your interest, or it could very well just be that the quality of the courses where you're taking it isn't up to par.[/quote]
going to a shitty college as a supplement to my final school year since our timetabling system sucks, the course is bad because the person teaching us obviously has no passion for the subject and makes everything an absolute drag to learn. I'm hopeful about the subject but it's hard to gauge my interest when I have to look past all of the bad shit to actually analyse what I'm learning. I imagine that uni would have a much larger range of subjects to study within psychology so im pretty confident that ill find something there that definitely interests me but im a but of a worrier as well so idk
Sounds like you already have a pretty good idea about what you (don't) want.
What exactly is it you don't like with your psychology courses, and what were you looking to get out of it? It could be that the specific subject area isn't exactly what you want and something else fits more with your interest, or it could very well just be that the quality of the courses where you're taking it isn't up to par.[/quote]
going to a shitty college as a supplement to my final school year since our timetabling system sucks, the course is bad because the person teaching us obviously has no passion for the subject and makes everything an absolute drag to learn. I'm hopeful about the subject but it's hard to gauge my interest when I have to look past all of the bad shit to actually analyse what I'm learning. I imagine that uni would have a much larger range of subjects to study within psychology so im pretty confident that ill find something there that definitely interests me but im a but of a worrier as well so idk
Go. At Uni its different because lecturers actually know what they're talking about and you'll be in a class with like minded people. I'm on my Second Year of Mech Eng atm and its been good experience for managing by myself, learning deeply about what i'm interested in and making friends. Money might be tight at first but once you learn to manage it it'll be a breeze.
Also if your college course is "shite" try learning more about the subject in your own time elsewhere and see which bits of Psychology you find more interesting than others, that could help you in your decision making for future projects/modules as well as cope with your current situation.
Go. At Uni its different because lecturers actually know what they're talking about and you'll be in a class with like minded people. I'm on my Second Year of Mech Eng atm and its been good experience for managing by myself, learning deeply about what i'm interested in and making friends. Money might be tight at first but once you learn to manage it it'll be a breeze.
Also if your college course is "shite" try learning more about the subject in your own time elsewhere and see which bits of Psychology you find more interesting than others, that could help you in your decision making for future projects/modules as well as cope with your current situation.
Also if your college course is "shite" try learning more about the subject in your own time elsewhere and see which bits of Psychology you find more interesting than others, that could help you in your decision making for future projects/modules as well as cope with your current situation.
I'd say it's best to hold off for a year or so to decide if you really want to pursue the subject, I've got friends that didn't wait and now regret their choices for degrees, if they had waited they might have chosen something they preferred or at least more practical. Maybe apply and then defer your place for a year?
I'd say it's best to hold off for a year or so to decide if you really want to pursue the subject, I've got friends that didn't wait and now regret their choices for degrees, if they had waited they might have chosen something they preferred or at least more practical. Maybe apply and then defer your place for a year?
Note that at Scottish unis (particularly true for St Andrews, not entirely sure about others) you can often switch degree intentions in your first two years because of the four year structure. For example, I could have switched from maths to CS after first year, and I was on a course that was more rigid than most, and I have a friend who switched from maths and astrophysics to maths (I think after third year?). It's actually fairly common.
Note that at Scottish unis (particularly true for St Andrews, not entirely sure about others) you can often switch degree intentions in your first two years because of the four year structure. For example, I could have switched from maths to CS after first year, and I was on a course that was more rigid than most, and I have a friend who switched from maths and astrophysics to maths (I think after third year?). It's actually fairly common.
honestly taking a gap year is a great idea, most people who do it don't regret it as long as you still end up going to college you are fine.
honestly taking a gap year is a great idea, most people who do it don't regret it as long as you still end up going to college you are fine.
ulmyxxhonestly taking a gap year is a great idea, most people who do it don't regret it as long as you still end up going to college you are fine.
you're gonna want to plan a game year well, though. i've had multiple friends do this, one used the time to clear their mind and work part time while interning, but my other friend did nothing and just became lazy (i don't even think he ended up going to college after his "gap year"). basically, if you take a gap year, use it well.
[quote=ulmyxx]honestly taking a gap year is a great idea, most people who do it don't regret it as long as you still end up going to college you are fine.[/quote]
you're gonna want to plan a game year well, though. i've had multiple friends do this, one used the time to clear their mind and work part time while interning, but my other friend did nothing and just became lazy (i don't even think he ended up going to college after his "gap year"). basically, if you take a gap year, use it well.
you're gonna want to plan a game year well, though. i've had multiple friends do this, one used the time to clear their mind and work part time while interning, but my other friend did nothing and just became lazy (i don't even think he ended up going to college after his "gap year"). basically, if you take a gap year, use it well.
Going earlier means fuck all.
Know what you want first and have a good amount of money so that the experience is all the better.
Going earlier means fuck all.
Know what you want first and have a good amount of money so that the experience is all the better.
Know what you want first and have a good amount of money so that the experience is all the better.
i don't want to discourage you with your decision, but you might want to look further with a psychology major, because it's really hard to get a job with just a bachelor's. i plan on getting a master's in counseling, which my advisors really recommended because of that.
with that said, lots of people don't know exactly what they want to do, so it isn't a huge deal, especially because you have an idea about what you want to do. skipping a year isn't gonna fuck you up though, talk with your family and do whats best for you.
i don't want to discourage you with your decision, but you might want to look further with a psychology major, because it's really hard to get a job with just a bachelor's. i plan on getting a master's in counseling, which my advisors really recommended because of that.
with that said, lots of people don't know exactly what they want to do, so it isn't a huge deal, especially because you have an idea about what you want to do. skipping a year isn't gonna fuck you up though, talk with your family and do whats best for you.
with that said, lots of people don't know exactly what they want to do, so it isn't a huge deal, especially because you have an idea about what you want to do. skipping a year isn't gonna fuck you up though, talk with your family and do whats best for you.
In your situation I'd probably recommend going to uni, but in general I'd say working for a year before starting uni is best, at least here. Unless you have rich parents and you know what you want to study.
In your situation I'd probably recommend going to uni, but in general I'd say working for a year before starting uni is best, at least here. Unless you have rich parents and you know what you want to study.
just sdrop out and shoot up heroin in mcdonalds bathroom
just sdrop out and shoot up heroin in mcdonalds bathroom
Personally for me uni has been by far the best experience of my life, granted it's early days but it has already taught me about myself and nurtured my drive for my career, would recommend. Student debt is not real debt.
Personally for me uni has been by far the best experience of my life, granted it's early days but it has already taught me about myself and nurtured my drive for my career, would recommend. Student debt is not real debt.
i think Casey Neistat put it best: if you have a passion for something and you know you can learn it without any higher education involved - use you post-school time to get working experience, to perfect your craft etc.;
if you dont really know what do you want to do you as a job may as well go to uni and choose something you feel might suit you better: you can find your passion in that field further down the road (exactly what happened to me and translator work) or decide this is not for you and quickly leave and start looking for something else;
i know this is a common practice in UK/US when you skip a year after graduating from school and only then enroll but i myself dont regret enrolling right after ive graduated so i cant really say anything in that regard;
oh and my advice - if you wanna enroll to move out of your city ABSOLUTELY GO FOR IT because it is one thing that i would probably redo if i had a chance; this might be a long shot but maybe get the best of both worlds and move to another city and find a job there?
i think Casey Neistat put it best: if you have a passion for something and you know you can learn it without any higher education involved - use you post-school time to get working experience, to perfect your craft etc.;
if you dont really know what do you want to do you as a job may as well go to uni and choose something you feel might suit you better: you can find your passion in that field further down the road (exactly what happened to me and translator work) or decide this is not for you and quickly leave and start looking for something else;
i know this is a common practice in UK/US when you skip a year after graduating from school and only then enroll but i myself dont regret enrolling right after ive graduated so i cant really say anything in that regard;
oh and my advice - if you wanna enroll to move out of your city ABSOLUTELY GO FOR IT because it is one thing that i would probably redo if i had a chance; this might be a long shot but maybe get the best of both worlds and move to another city and find a job there?
if you dont really know what do you want to do you as a job may as well go to uni and choose something you feel might suit you better: you can find your passion in that field further down the road (exactly what happened to me and translator work) or decide this is not for you and quickly leave and start looking for something else;
i know this is a common practice in UK/US when you skip a year after graduating from school and only then enroll but i myself dont regret enrolling right after ive graduated so i cant really say anything in that regard;
oh and my advice - if you wanna enroll to move out of your city ABSOLUTELY GO FOR IT because it is one thing that i would probably redo if i had a chance; this might be a long shot but maybe get the best of both worlds and move to another city and find a job there?
If you actually go to Uni in the end it doesn’t really matter, that one year isn’t going to matter for your CV in a negative way as long as you use it properly, i.e. interning or volunteering or work and travel etc. Just don’t be lazy at home.
Also don’t just think about what you want to study, think about what type of job you want to do later on and chose accordingly, because while it’s nice to study something you’re interested in you will spend most of your life with the job you get later on, so better make sure that you enable yourself to do a job you can see yourself doing for 40+ years.
Also in terms of friends: if they are real friends it won’t matter if you go at the same time to uni, and if they aren’t then it’s best to learn that quickly too. Usually you find new friends easily in university anyway because you study with a lot of like minded people.
If you actually go to Uni in the end it doesn’t really matter, that one year isn’t going to matter for your CV in a negative way as long as you use it properly, i.e. interning or volunteering or work and travel etc. Just don’t be lazy at home.
Also don’t just think about what you want to study, think about what type of job you want to do later on and chose accordingly, because while it’s nice to study something you’re interested in you will spend most of your life with the job you get later on, so better make sure that you enable yourself to do a job you can see yourself doing for 40+ years.
Also in terms of friends: if they are real friends it won’t matter if you go at the same time to uni, and if they aren’t then it’s best to learn that quickly too. Usually you find new friends easily in university anyway because you study with a lot of like minded people.
Also don’t just think about what you want to study, think about what type of job you want to do later on and chose accordingly, because while it’s nice to study something you’re interested in you will spend most of your life with the job you get later on, so better make sure that you enable yourself to do a job you can see yourself doing for 40+ years.
Also in terms of friends: if they are real friends it won’t matter if you go at the same time to uni, and if they aren’t then it’s best to learn that quickly too. Usually you find new friends easily in university anyway because you study with a lot of like minded people.
It depends on where you work. I'd recommend to find the shittiest job possible, and then you'll be really motivated to do *ANYTHING* else. I worked in a landfill for 2 years from 16-18 and it absolutely convinced me to go to uni.
As far as psych goes, it depends on the concentration you end up going for - I'm not overly familiar with how Scottish uni works, but I know a few people who were psych majors here who ended up in good fulfilling careers, and a few who are simply working jobs that want Bachelor's degrees, that have nothing to do with psych. But I'm in the center of the US' opiate crisis, so getting addictions counseling jobs is not a difficult task.
The best advice I can give is investigate universities you'd like to go to, and contact some of the professors there and/or any related student groups' leaders. Talk to them about the major, the other professors, and what sort of opportunities you'll have - usually they're happy to share. They may even point you to other institutions which will better fit your desires if you happen to be really interested in a certain direction.
It depends on where you work. I'd recommend to find the shittiest job possible, and then you'll be really motivated to do *ANYTHING* else. I worked in a landfill for 2 years from 16-18 and it absolutely convinced me to go to uni.
As far as psych goes, it depends on the concentration you end up going for - I'm not overly familiar with how Scottish uni works, but I know a few people who were psych majors here who ended up in good fulfilling careers, and a few who are simply working jobs that want Bachelor's degrees, that have nothing to do with psych. But I'm in the center of the US' opiate crisis, so getting addictions counseling jobs is not a difficult task.
The best advice I can give is investigate universities you'd like to go to, and contact some of the professors there and/or any related student groups' leaders. Talk to them about the major, the other professors, and what sort of opportunities you'll have - usually they're happy to share. They may even point you to other institutions which will better fit your desires if you happen to be really interested in a certain direction.
As far as psych goes, it depends on the concentration you end up going for - I'm not overly familiar with how Scottish uni works, but I know a few people who were psych majors here who ended up in good fulfilling careers, and a few who are simply working jobs that want Bachelor's degrees, that have nothing to do with psych. But I'm in the center of the US' opiate crisis, so getting addictions counseling jobs is not a difficult task.
The best advice I can give is investigate universities you'd like to go to, and contact some of the professors there and/or any related student groups' leaders. Talk to them about the major, the other professors, and what sort of opportunities you'll have - usually they're happy to share. They may even point you to other institutions which will better fit your desires if you happen to be really interested in a certain direction.
I'm in my first year and it's been really fun so far, the classes are way more interesting than in high school and idk there's just cool shit all around. Like a huge telescope on the top of the roof where I have most classes and lan parties and shit.
I'm in my first year and it's been really fun so far, the classes are way more interesting than in high school and idk there's just cool shit all around. Like a huge telescope on the top of the roof where I have most classes and lan parties and shit.
Firstly, separate the ideas of moving away and going to uni. You shouldn't have to go to uni if you want to expand your horizons beyond your 'shite city'. You could move away and get a job but be aware of the responsibility this entails if you haven't supported yourself before.
Secondly, going to uni depends on what you're like and what it will offer you. I went to uni for a year in Edinburgh and I had no motivation and despite having interest in the subject, because at that stage in my life independent learning wasn't for me - so I dropped out. Now I've been moved out and supporting myself for 2 years, and not only have I enjoyed this immensely, it has gave me a newfound desire to go to uni and do it properly.
Get a good idea of what uni life will be like (the more perspectives the better), try to be as realistic as possible, and evaluate if you think it's the best course for you to develop on your skills and experience. If you think it's the best option, and you can adequately defend it against your own criticisms and doubts, go for it.
Firstly, separate the ideas of moving away and going to uni. You shouldn't have to go to uni if you want to expand your horizons beyond your 'shite city'. You could move away and get a job but be aware of the responsibility this entails if you haven't supported yourself before.
Secondly, going to uni depends on what you're like and what it will offer you. I went to uni for a year in Edinburgh and I had no motivation and despite having interest in the subject, because at that stage in my life independent learning wasn't for me - so I dropped out. Now I've been moved out and supporting myself for 2 years, and not only have I enjoyed this immensely, it has gave me a newfound desire to go to uni and do it properly.
Get a good idea of what uni life will be like (the more perspectives the better), try to be as realistic as possible, and evaluate if you think it's the best course for you to develop on your skills and experience. If you think it's the best option, and you can adequately defend it against your own criticisms and doubts, go for it.
Secondly, going to uni depends on what you're like and what it will offer you. I went to uni for a year in Edinburgh and I had no motivation and despite having interest in the subject, because at that stage in my life independent learning wasn't for me - so I dropped out. Now I've been moved out and supporting myself for 2 years, and not only have I enjoyed this immensely, it has gave me a newfound desire to go to uni and do it properly.
Get a good idea of what uni life will be like (the more perspectives the better), try to be as realistic as possible, and evaluate if you think it's the best course for you to develop on your skills and experience. If you think it's the best option, and you can adequately defend it against your own criticisms and doubts, go for it.
Take a gap year, go work for half a year or so and save up some money. Go travel with the money you saved and you'll have a awesome gap year where you get to know yourself pretty good. (I learned more about myself travelling on my own abroad then in at college so far). There is no need to rush things, you will work your whole life after uni anyway, so why not postpone with a gapyear.
Btw I don't recommend working fulltime at one of the shitty jobs you get when you have no experience. I had a fulltime job as a waiter for half a year and it made me go crazy so yea.
Edit: I don't say you should travel but do something you wouldn't do so easily after college when you have a more serious job and maybe you start living together with someone.
Take a gap year, go work for half a year or so and save up some money. Go travel with the money you saved and you'll have a awesome gap year where you get to know yourself pretty good. (I learned more about myself travelling on my own abroad then in at college so far). There is no need to rush things, you will work your whole life after uni anyway, so why not postpone with a gapyear.
Btw I don't recommend working fulltime at one of the shitty jobs you get when you have no experience. I had a fulltime job as a waiter for half a year and it made me go crazy so yea.
Edit: I don't say you should travel but do something you wouldn't do so easily after college when you have a more serious job and maybe you start living together with someone.
Btw I don't recommend working fulltime at one of the shitty jobs you get when you have no experience. I had a fulltime job as a waiter for half a year and it made me go crazy so yea.
Edit: I don't say you should travel but do something you wouldn't do so easily after college when you have a more serious job and maybe you start living together with someone.
DollyPersonally for me uni has been by far the best experience of my life, granted it's early days but it has already taught me about myself and nurtured my drive for my career, would recommend. Student debt is not real debt.
Student debt is not to be taken likely. It works out being like a tax on your earnings and it's a lot
[quote=Dolly]Personally for me uni has been by far the best experience of my life, granted it's early days but it has already taught me about myself and nurtured my drive for my career, would recommend. Student debt is not real debt.[/quote]
Student debt is not to be taken likely. It works out being like a tax on your earnings and it's a lot
Student debt is not to be taken likely. It works out being like a tax on your earnings and it's a lot
pascalgo to uni because I heard that if you start working, it's hard to get motivation back to go to school
truth here, once you start earning money you really don't think further education
[quote=pascal]go to uni because I heard that if you start working, it's hard to get motivation back to go to school[/quote]
truth here, once you start earning money you really don't think further education
truth here, once you start earning money you really don't think further education
I thought if he went to uni in scotland he would only have to take out maintenance loan (himself being scottish).
Also people are still right. Things look to be moving in favour of current and recent students in regards to student debt. I don't believe things are gonna stay the way they are and the Government will end up conceding a little bit on the way student loans are done.
I'm still in my early days of it but its aight. Don't have much good or bad to say.
I thought if he went to uni in scotland he would only have to take out maintenance loan (himself being scottish).
Also people are still right. Things look to be moving in favour of current and recent students in regards to student debt. I don't believe things are gonna stay the way they are and the Government will end up conceding a little bit on the way student loans are done.
I'm still in my early days of it but its aight. Don't have much good or bad to say.
Also people are still right. Things look to be moving in favour of current and recent students in regards to student debt. I don't believe things are gonna stay the way they are and the Government will end up conceding a little bit on the way student loans are done.
I'm still in my early days of it but its aight. Don't have much good or bad to say.
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