LeeCovFox Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I've just finished the first year of my psychology degree at Coventry University, and feel like I've utterly wasted my time. It looks like I'm going to come out with a pretty good mark for they year, but the subject matter has bored me rigid and left me regretting my choice. I should have accepted the offers I received for a Politics degree, as it is something I am far more interested in. I made my choice on as I was reluctant to move to far from where my friends live, Hinckley, but now feel as though I allowed it to hold me back. I was quite scared of losing touch with them, I'm 24, came to Higher Education late, and have had these friends for some time. I have of course made some new friends at uni, but haven't formed such a close attachment to them as I possibly would have if I had to throw myself in making friends more by being further away from home. Today I received an email from Swansea University, offering me the chance to apply for a place on their politics course directly, without going through UCAS and having to pay money to that system. The location appeals to me as does the course. I've already agreed with Coventry University to switch course, and there were problems with this. But I feel very tempted to take Swansea up on their offer. If my friends value me as much as I do them, then keeping in touch shouldn't be an issue, and anyway, people lose touch in life I guess. By the time I leave uni I won't be a million miles from 30. Perhaps its just time to move on, live in a different place, and give myself a chance to escape the fate of my parents, never living anywhere other than the Midlands.
CKB Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 Today I received an email from Swansea University, offering me the chance to apply for a place on their politics course directly, without going through UCAS and having to pay money to that system. The location appeals to me as does the course. I've already agreed with Coventry University to switch course, and there were problems with this. But I feel very tempted to take Swansea up on their offer. If my friends value me as much as I do them, then keeping in touch shouldn't be an issue, and anyway, people lose touch in life I guess. That kinda sums it up for me! Go for it, you have wanted to study politics and you have a great chance now to do it, learn from your previous mistake and don't make another mistake! as that would be majorly stupid of you! Don't worry about your friends like you said if they are "TRUE" friends then keeping in touch, seeing them, etc won't be a problem! it's not like your in bloody Aussie land now is it?
Guest Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 If you don't do it, you will regret it more than if you do go for it. Believe me.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 That kinda sums it up for me! Go for it, you have wanted to study politics and you have a great chance now to do it, learn from your previous mistake and don't make another mistake! as that would be majorly stupid of you! Don't worry about your friends like you said if they are "TRUE" friends then keeping in touch, seeing them, etc won't be a problem! it's not like your in bloody Aussie land now is it? Shut it you Mate friends will always be friends just call them and message them regularly u dont need to always see them. So just do it is your life and if its what you want to do, do it Oh and good luck hey
General Smuts Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 Set your self up a facebook and you have instant free contact. Done deal.
Dr The Singh Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 Grass may always seem greener on the other side. As far as my experience goes, all uni courses are boring, all require some basic to to broad knowledge of the subject which may seem irrelevant!! IT's a tough call, I would say that you should look at the bigger picture and think will a career in politics be a better solution for you as that's the most important thing, if so then go for it!!!
Katy Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 Don't worry about the age thing mate, I will be 34 when I start University (again) in September, on the friends thing - if they are real friends miles won't make any difference at all and like has been said, Facebook etc will heal the gap. It sounds like an opportunity not to be missed so I would follow your head on this occasion. Plus you will make a whole load of new friends in Swansea. Good Luck with whatever you decide, life is short though and you don't want to be kicking yourself at an opportunity missed later in life
James. Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 My close mates from school all went to different universities scattered around the country... 1 in Newcastle, 1 in Liverpool, 2 in Loughborough, 1 in Norwich, 1 in Leicester, me in Reading, others to elsewhere. We all now live in completely different places from Brighton to London to Leicester to Chester to Newcastle... and are as close as ever. So don't worry about that... it's an opportunity more than anything and one you should take.
Fez of Mahrez Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I'd be a little bit cautious. It's all very well people on here saying "yeah, go for it, you'll regret it if you don't" etc etc, but actually doing it is a very different thing. Swansea is a bugger to get to and you'll have to cope with being isolated for long periods during the years. I did Politics at Leicester and although I've forgotten practically all of it now, I did enjoy it at the time - it looks pretty good on a CV and leads to a wide range of things. My dissertation was one of the most enjoyable things I've ever done in terms of work. If you've got any questions about Politics courses let me know but that's just me being nice, I doubt there's much I can help with. When I went to uni I lost touch with practically all of my friends from home and one or two of my best mates are now people I met at uni even though I've only known them six years and I only see them every three months or so.
The People's Hero Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I literally have no friends, now. And by literally, I mean I've just written it down, and in the loosest sense of the word, that makes it literature.
Master Fox Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I’m thinking of going to Uni full time within the next year. I’m 26, but should that matter? Sell my house, jack my job in. I’m really considering it
The People's Hero Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I’m thinking of going to Uni full time within the next year. I’m 26, but should that matter? Sell my house, jack my job in. I’m really considering it Do it.
The People's Hero Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I reckon it would be bloody brilliant Me too. ps check out my completely reckless advice!
Scow Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I went back to uni for the second time at the age of 23. I made a mistake in my first course and I didn't enjoy it. Sorry if this offends Fez or Lee, but I took politics first time round and I found it boring. Maybe it was the actual course, lecturers or university, but I didn't really get anything out of it. I then worked full time for two years and realised I wasn't getting far. I've always fancied journalism, particularly football journalism, so I decided to go back to uni and pursue that. So far it's proved to be a good decision as I've throroughly enjoyed the course and averaged over a first in my first year - just a shame it doesn't count towards the final grade. I've also taken English as a joint subject and that's been interesting too. If you're really passionate about something then try and do what you can to achieve it.
The People's Hero Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I've been told I should go in to journalism and even offered a job with full training and a better salary than I'm on. I just don't want to end up as Thracian.
Tabou Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I've been told I should go in to journalism and even offered a job with full training and a better salary than I'm on.I just don't want to end up as Thracian. I was in a similar position with regards to a job as an umpa lumpa. But I don't want to end up as General Smuts.
MC Prussian Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I've been told I should go in to journalism and even offered a job with full training and a better salary than I'm on.I just don't want to end up as Thracian. I'll get back to you in 40 years time. I'm already preparing the interview. On a serious note, I'm facing a turbulent second half this year, myself. I have the choice of either continuing working (meaning switching places with a job that has more to do with film) or studying journalism and getting a Bachelor Degree within three years. What shall I do?
Dr The Singh Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I’m thinking of going to Uni full time within the next year. I’m 26, but should that matter? Sell my house, jack my job in. I’m really considering it If I could afford it and had alittle more time (drinking) I would definitely do iti!!! I've been told I should go in to journalism and even offered a job with full training and a better salary than I'm on.I just don't want to end up as Thracian. Do it!!!
The People's Hero Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 The problem with journalists (I have a few friends who are journalists) is that they are forever carrying notepads around. Also, my friends all work for local rags so basically, you can't have an opinion on anything. They've become informed but ultimately boring and completely lacking in opinion. I tell them this regularly.
MC Prussian Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 The problem with journalists (I have a few friends who are journalists) is that they are forever carrying notepads around.Also, my friends all work for local rags so basically, you can't have an opinion on anything. They've become informed but ultimately boring and completely lacking in opinion. I tell them this regularly. Also, I'd have the choice of pursuing my education either in radio broadcast or TV journalism. Seeing that both job fields are occupied by twats mostly these days, I fear for my natural intelligence to drop to new all-time lows. Oh well, I could still end up in Dubai, you know.
Steven Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 I’m thinking of going to Uni full time within the next year. I’m 26, but should that matter? Sell my house, jack my job in. I’m really considering it Rent the house out, don't sell it.
The People's Hero Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 Rent the house out, don't sell it. I'll rent it off you. Bum money.
Steven Posted 20 May 2008 Posted 20 May 2008 Don't worry about the age thing mate, I will be 34 when I start University (again) in September, on the friends thing - if they are real friends miles won't make any difference at all and like has been said, Facebook etc will heal the gap. It sounds like an opportunity not to be missed so I would follow your head on this occasion. Plus you will make a whole load of new friends in Swansea. Good Luck with whatever you decide, life is short though and you don't want to be kicking yourself at an opportunity missed later in life Good luck in September.
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