Son worried about university and UAI?

Question

my son goes into year 10 this year, and he is still unsure of what he would like to do with his life, but he has said that he would like to go to university.
he said perhaps he would like to be a doctor (although he doesnt know what type) or a lawyer (once again, he doesnt know what type).
apparently you need a VERY high UAI to get into university to study these subjects. My son is very interested in sydney university in particular.

can anyone further explain:
- how hard it is to get a high UAI
- what is it like to study these subjects
- what is it like to be a doctor or lawyer?

Answer 1

In the USA, most universitiy students change their major area of study before they graduate. They go into school thinking about one subject and they often come out thinking about another subject. It is routine for them to not even choose the major thing they want to do until the end of their second year of college. Some colleges do not even ALLOW the students to choose until then.

So, I don't think that you should worry at all about the fact that he is undecided. It is normal.

If he is a bright kid, the university will allow him many options that he can follow to find a really interesting and profitable way to make a living. There are thousands of jobs that require university training. He should go for it!