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Complete change of plan

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mrsconradfisher · 18/08/2023 15:27

Very long story but DS has wanted Loughborough Sports Science forever. Got rejected back in May. Was going to attempt to try again next year but got AAB yesterday so no chance now. He has a place at Birmingham but it’s never been what he wanted however has really tried being positive about it. We went out yesterday and bought some bits to take with him and he booked his accommodation this morning.

Then has suddenly broke down in tears and says he doesn’t think he actually wants to go now. He got a B in PE and is now doubting his ability to even do the subject let alone keep up at Birmingham. He is a real homebody who isn’t interested in drinking/partying. Our local Uni (UEA) has spaces in clearing for a similar course, PE, Sport and Health so he called and been offered a place.

He has until tomorrow at 4pm to decide what to do. It’s going to be a complete logistical nightmare to sort out everything with Birmingham and it also seems crazy turning down a RG uni for a very different course but I feel like I need to listen to what he is saying.

He’d simply commute in from where we live so could keep his job, his girlfriend (of 4 years) and continue with the football training that he does.

Any negatives?

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SportsAndExerciseMedicineDoc · 22/08/2023 17:02

Well done. Wishing him the best. Make sure he gets on Twitter and follows the Sports Psychs he wants to emulate. Most 18-year-olds don't and I think they're missing a trick.

TizerorFizz · 22/08/2023 18:39

Thank goodness. Is Birmingham that far from a Norfolk village?

mrsconradfisher · 22/08/2023 19:04

TizerorFizz · 22/08/2023 18:39

Thank goodness. Is Birmingham that far from a Norfolk village?

It’s a 4 hour train journey so yes pretty far. Much easier to drive but clearly DS won’t have his car with him.

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TizerorFizz · 22/08/2023 19:48

No wonder he wants to stay at home with his car.

marthasmum · 22/08/2023 21:40

Thanks for the update, great news! I work for a uni - they must really want him to have made that call, and it bodes well for student support. Best of luck

GoldenRuby · 24/08/2023 20:34

@mrsconradfisher I mentioned your DS's story to mine (UEA PE graduate 2022) - he said he will love it. My DS is in fact going back to 'Noz' next week to see mates who are still there for a few days, before schools go back and he has to be a responsible teacher!

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