After reading a number of threads on the subject, I was just wondering what people are encouraging their kids to do and what circumstances would have a bearing? DD is only 16 so not a huge issue yet, but she is about to get her GCSE results and start college. She has worked really hard for her exams and is forecast to do very well. She has selected subjects for college that she enjoys and is excited about, so Fine Art and Philosophy, but did think about 'hard' subjects for Uni - so Maths and English.
However, she has no idea what she wants to do in the future for work or further study. Her big passion is travel (she is currently in New Zealand) so she has looked into going to Uni abroad.
I enjoyed my Uni days, and although found it hard to get a job afterwards (I didn't know what I wanted to do, either) it was invaluable later when I decided to retrain after DD went to school. But - I didn't come out with shedloads of debt.
So - is it going to be worth it for her?
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balia · 20/08/2011 11:26
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