Nathan Woodley Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Basically, i have to send my college app off ASAP, but want to know what subjects are worth doing is worth doing. I have decided I'm taking mathematics, biology, ancient history and can't decide on the fourth. Given the current economic situation, would i benefit in a more academic subject(e.g a second science), or something more needed in today's society (e.g ICT). Oh, and i have no idea what i want to do as a career, so just trying to keep my options open.Any help would be amazing,Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Basically, i have to send my college app off ASAP, but want to know what subjects are worth doing is worth doing. I have decided I'm taking mathematics, biology, ancient history and can't decide on the fourth. Given the current economic situation, would i benefit in a more academic subject(e.g a second science), or something more needed in today's society (e.g ICT). Oh, and i have no idea what i want to do as a career, so just trying to keep my options open.Any help would be amazing,NathanMy advice would be to do whatever you are interested in. There is no point in doing something just because you think it will benefit you in the future, you will get bored and drop it or get shit grades. A lot of people do something like Media or Film studies to pad out their timetable because it is fun to do. I picked Maths, Computing, Business Studies and Electronics and I dropped electronics within 6 months because I wasn't even slightly interested in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) I think i've made a right hash of things by doing btec graphics I chose it on the basis that i hate all other subjects, and like design and all things related to it. Got any subjects you're considering for the fourth option? Edited January 28, 2009 by Marvin the Martian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 As already stated, Nathan, choose what you enjoy. That's the means to become good at something. In terms of the economy, that may be a different situation by the time you've finished your A-levels; most certainly by the time you've finished uni, if that's what you decide to do. Psychology seems to be a popular choice of subjects, in terms of that which people find interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Woodley Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Got any subjects you're considering for the fourth option?As already stated, Nathan, choose what you enjoy. That's the means to become good at something. In terms of the economy, that may be a different situation by the time you've finished your A-levels; most certainly by the time you've finished uni, if that's what you decide to do. Psychology seems to be a popular choice of subjects, in terms of that which people find interesting.Well i was considering psychology/critical thinking.Anyone got any experience on these subjects?What to expect etc...?Cheers for the helpNathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 My advice would be to do whatever you are interested in. There is no point in doing something just because you think it will benefit you in the future, you will get bored and drop it or get shit grades. A lot of people do something like Media or Film studies to pad out their timetable because it is fun to do. I picked Maths, Computing, Business Studies and Electronics and I dropped electronics within 6 months because I wasn't even slightly interested in it...First bold bit: Spot on piece of advice. So many people think that the world is a set and solid place with rules that will never change, and they try and plan their future to it. My first stab at A-levels I went for Law, Philosophy and English Literature, because that kind of thing was what I was best at IN SCHOOL and what everyone told me I would be best at in college. Unfortunately my best was a fair bit below everyone else's average, and I failed them all dismally, and at a serious number of peoples urging (to which I owe an extraordinary amount) I took another stab, this time picking only subjects I was really interested in. I left college two years later with what was rated as above average/exceptional grades in Media, Film and History. Go with what you enjoy, thats what life's for Second bold bit: a LOT of people think that stuff like Media and Film are fun and exciting and THEREFORE easy and therefore doss. Thing is the tutors who teach these subjects have cottened on to this and most of the ones I have met have a serious zero tolerence policy to people thinking they can muck around in their classess. Whatever you choose to do, whichever subject, prepare to have to work as HARD as you would in any other.Lots of luck with your studies dude, hope it all turns out well Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Well I'm taking art & designand health and social care.Both are level 3 I think.Just take something you like to study and that can lead a good career. Edited January 29, 2009 by bigamac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsGilly Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Basically, i have to send my college app off ASAP, but want to know what subjects are worth doing is worth doing. I have decided I'm taking mathematics, biology, ancient history and can't decide on the fourth. Given the current economic situation, would i benefit in a more academic subject(e.g a second science), or something more needed in today's society (e.g ICT). Oh, and i have no idea what i want to do as a career, so just trying to keep my options open.Any help would be amazing,NathanYou going new collage ?From what i know those are hard subjects, but i would advise making sure you pick 4 , as alot of poeople drop a subject and only do 3 in the secound year. That way you keep your options open. Your taking business at the moment right ? I would advise taking that, as it is not that much of a big step up at AS level at all (comapred to other subjects) and will give you more time, as those three will be a challange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hill Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) PE maybe? Ive been doing it for a while now and I was honestly expecting to hate it.I was pleasently surprised by it and now its one of my favourite subjects! Its quite an easy course to do and its a nice change from the usual boring essays and it would link in nicely with Biology, Its definatly worth looking in to. Edited January 29, 2009 by Rich Hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Woodley Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) You going new collage ?Nah Cirencester Sent my application off last night, looked into psychology and it seems really interesting, so that was my fourth choice.Cheers for the help everyoneNathan Edited January 29, 2009 by Nathan Woodley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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