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What could he gain from going to uni?

30 replies

paulkal · 16/10/2014 07:46

My friend's son is doing well in his final year of his A Level course and is likely to get good results. He is, however, beginning to have his doubts as to whether he would get work afterwards, as he intends to do an Environmental Studies degree. His mother and other adults he respects have tried to explain that there is more to be gained than just a qualification. Has anyone got any ideas that may help my friend reinforce the advice she has given?

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Hakluyt · 16/10/2014 08:25

Depends what he wants to do instead.

BackforGood · 16/10/2014 08:23

Not sure why so many adults are trying to convince him to do something he isn't ready for at this stage. Why not help him look for alternatives - be they higher level apprenticeships, jobs, or even things he might do on a gap year - maybe travelling, maybe volunteering, or, if finances don't allow, then working - even if it's with an eye to 'saving' for university.
You can go to university at 19, or 20, or 21, or 22...... etc., if you decide later on that you'd like to.

derektheladyhamster · 16/10/2014 08:15

Having done a similar degree, I would recommend he goes and gets lots of experience in the field first. - probably voluntary

alardi · 16/10/2014 08:14

I have a relevant degree. Env. Sciences is broad interdisciplinary area, what does he especially like? more physical or social-human side?

amyhamster · 16/10/2014 07:47

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