I regret not going to university to make something out of my life, and beause I do not have a degree, I find it really hard to get a job I'd love and be good at, and I hate working in a call centre or doing admin, as I feel I am an intelligent person. I'm 23. Anyone been through the same thing? I need to know if there is a course I can do in something like social care or psychology that doesn't cost much money and can be done in my own time.
2006-08-16 02:36:36 · 6 answers · asked by eamonandmegan 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I live in England
2006-08-16 02:47:23 · update #1
Take an OU course, I am finishing my Psychology degree there shortly, you can get funding for it, make it in your own time and employers really value your commitment.
You could do a BSc (Hons) Psychology there within 3 years no probs. There are many adantages, because you can have a job at the same time, you don't have to go to tutorials if you don't want to, the learning support is fantastic, the community amongst the students is great as many have gone through exactly the same as you.
After my BSc I am going for a Masters and already during my studies I got offered a job in Mental Health.
Email me if you want more details, I can only highly recommend the OU. It was rated 5th or 3rd best Uni in the UK at some point and is very popular with employers. I am working full-time and doing 120 credit point at Uni a year, which is equivalent to full time study, and it works.
God luck and go for it! Life is too short to hang around ;)
2006-08-16 09:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by Wednesday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 23, you still have time on your side. You need to make a decision and go with it. Further education seems like the way to go for you. It will involve some sacrifices especially as you have now got used to having earned money etc. but it will be worth it in the long run. Believe me, I am now 36 and still have the same trouble you are having now because I did not make the decision back then. Without a degree you will probably not rise much higher than where you are now.
2006-08-16 02:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by prinsin99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you live in the U.S.? I been through the same thing, I am still dealing with it. I started college at 23. The longer you wait the worse it is but don't spend your life in an unfullfilling job and unhappy, life is too short for that. Maybe you can look into evening and weekend study which you can find all over the U.S., you can even look into online study at a reputable and accredited university. If price is an issue, look into city and state schools which are subsidized and cost the student a fraction of the tuition at private schools.
2006-08-16 02:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
23 is still so young...as one of the other answerers said, a perfect age to go to college because you have a few years of work experience behind you and you can better appreciate the advantages of a college education.
I'm not sure about the UK, but here in the US health care professionals are badly needed and there will always be jobs for them.
Good luck to you!
2006-08-16 03:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Lee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't realise how young you are. Infact, you're at a perfect age for college because you'll qualify as a mature student. It is not too late to go to college. I'm 33 and I've just finished second year in my degree course. So if you want to go to college start making inquiries and make it happen. You'll still be in your twenties when you have finished. As for me, I'll still be old.
2006-08-16 02:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by William G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find out what is in short supply, and train up for it.
2006-08-16 02:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋