Hi everyone,
Looking for some perspective if possible.
My daughter has had an offer from Exeter, her course has entry of AAA.
Exeter have made her an offer and have reduced the grades to ABB for her to join them.
Me and my husband didn't get the opportunity to go to Uni so navigating this process is all new to us. Our daughter is a reasonably high achiever, from a city comprehensive school in the Midlands, and she is very passionate about her subject - we are a really ordinary family with an average joint income!
My query is this, people around us are saying my DD won't fit in at Exeter, most of the student population will be from very wealthy backgrounds, prestigious independent schools etc etc so DD is unlikely to fit in easily or be able to compete financially with those who are not on a strict student budget like she will be.
Basically people are saying she might not find her group or people with similar backgrounds to her, so making friends will be an issue??!
Her other choices are uni of manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Warwick.
As I have no clue about going to uni or uni life if anyone has any experiences of this they can share with me that would be so useful.
I don't want for her not to aim high if it is the best place for her course but at the same time fitting in and friendships will be hugely important to her happiness at uni!
Thanks for your help!
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top2patooties · 30/11/2018 08:21
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