It's driving me nuts!!! Where, on the internet, can I find some sort of test which would tell me what my ideal course would be?
By the way, I've already taken the Stamford Test, but the results weren't convincing because the test was far too vague.
2007-02-03 09:36:19 · 13 answers · asked by hawaiian_shorts91 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Sorry, I don't believe you have the authority to call me a 'lazy git', because unlike you, I have intelligence which is of use to today's society, therefore I intend on going on to university.
2007-02-03 09:42:56 · update #1
I don't know the answer but I beg you to do something of worth to society, not media studies, sociology, anthropology or classics
2007-02-03 09:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - it's a difficult question to answer without knowing a bit more! Perhaps we could narrow it down by thinking about the following questions:
1. What are you good at? What were your best subjects at school for example, or extra-curricular stuff?
2. What did you enjoy? If you can marry what you're good at with what you like - you're off to a good start!
3. What sort of job would you like to do? Narrow it down to broad areas like;
Business/Industry/Medical/Artistic/Publishing/Community/Social etc.
Unless you want to do something very specific, like be a dentist, doctor, lawyer, teacher of something - then usually you just need a degree in a general area. So narrow it down again to faculty:
Humanities and Arts/Social Sciences/Education/Health/Business etc
Some general tips if you're not sure what you want to do:
Having a degree shows an employer far more than subject knowledge, i.e. what your degree is 'in'.
1. That you are able to stick a 3 or 4 year course - so you are committed.
2. That you are able to meet deadlines for assignments - so you are organised.
3. That you are able to pass assignments - so you are able to follow instructions, assimilate information, and present your ideas in a logical and concise manner.
4. That you have IT skills and are able to use a range of applications - such as Power Point, Word, Excel etc
5. That you are able to stand up in front of people and present information - presentations are a large part of most degrees now.
6. That you are willing to work very hard, for a very long time, and that you don't give up when the going gets tough - which it will, believe me, over the course of your degree!
I hope this helps a little. In terms of figuring out what you want to do, you could try visiting your local careers centre and exploring the leaflets/info to give you ideas. Also, look at University websites you might like to go to, and try the Prospects website at http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/p!eLaXi (although it is for graduates, there's loads of info about jobs etc.
Best of Luck with it! Remember - you have to something you love because 3 years is a long time to study a subject you hate!
2007-02-03 22:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by Hesitant Scribe 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother with tests etc
What do you study at the moment? Could you continue with one of those subjects, or a combination of your A Levels.
What areas are you interested in?
Are there any subjects related to your A Levels?
What do you want to do when you graduate?
I'm in my first year doing Law with French Law and Language. I've never studied law before, but it's something that interests me, and it's want I want to do for a career, and French was one of my A Levels, and my favourite subject at school.
2007-02-03 09:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by iwalkalonelyroad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, most people change their majors many times in college. What to do if you don't know yet, take the CORE classes, they will be used in whatever major you pick next year. Untill then, read the book "48 days to the work you love". I hear it is excellent! that way you will know what to pick next year and already have some of the classes out of the way!
2007-02-03 10:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by onephathippo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stamford test is a load of crap
i'm doing engineering because it has a lot of career oppurtunities that branch out of it...
2007-02-03 09:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by jonny 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best advice I was given was to look at your interests and hobbies. Or even what careers you think would be interesting. And then choose what you think you'd like to do based upon that.
And PLEASE remember that if you don't like something you don't have to stick to it. People today change careers all the time!
Good luck with picking your courses. I hope youll find something you love!
2007-02-03 21:27:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try google for specialist site. failing that look on the uni youre going to website and have a look to see which course appeals to you.i studied the open university course which wass very interesting
2007-02-03 09:46:30 · answer #7 · answered by magiclady2007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do whatever you're intersted in!
if you choose a subject simply beacause of the likelihood of job prospects at the end of it, you're more likely to drop out. you HAVE to actually like the subject you're studying or you'll be totally miserable for 3 years.
2007-02-05 03:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by toscamo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go until you know what you want to do, its too expensive now. Great time, not to be missed but you must have an end goal
2007-02-03 13:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you think about nursing? i am a nurse , and i am very proud, i like helping people,and i choose ER because i like action, now i am very happy, and i love my job, what are some topics you are interested with? learn something you like,
2007-02-03 09:49:14 · answer #10 · answered by x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋