My highly academic DD is little poorly with allergies, eczema and gut issues. She has coped well so far and if anything is feeling much better. She is all 9's in GCSE's despite missing the school most of the year.
She always thought she would be going to Oxford to do PPE but now has changed to English mainly because she thought PPE will be too competitive and stressful...
She is now thinking of not applying to Oxford because she thinks it
1- Might be too stressful and that effects both her skin and gut, in return causes anxiety/sleeplessness and the vicious circle.
2- Isn't impressed with the English course offered at Oxford.
3- Thinks she won't have much fun there if everyone is too busy studying (she is very social but also likes to study and work hard)
at the same time is thinking should I go as she always thought that would be the place for her.
Other options are Birmingham, Kings college London where courses are better.
DH went to Birmingham and is dead against it lol
My Question is what can I do to help her make this decision.
She loves a good discussion and enjoys the quality of class banter, that's why I think she will actually be happier at Oxford.
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AThanvi · 26/02/2019 06:28
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