Oxford Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
I had to smile at this article.
At least she decided to follow in C’s footsteps and go to UCL to read law.
I’ve always believed that you shouldn’t go to a university, that is in a place, that is very similar to where you were brought up, as it doesn’t widen your mind.
Didnt go to Univ as an 18 year old…waited until I had a second chance at 29…then had opportunity to go to Sheffield Hallam…as a part time student…so house, family, full time job…and paid my own fees.
Got more than a decent grade too…
Had chance to go to Harvard for a term…and it just couldnt happen..for various reasons….
However..you have to take chances as they happen…or in a favourite phrase….make it happen….so I did.
Would always recommend it….
Comment by Apricotsilk | January 19, 2012 |
A good friend used to be the Admissions Tutor for Engineering at a well-known University for that subject. He analysed the entry qualifications and the degrees obtained and found that those who got the best degrees came in later via an evening class, ty and Guilds or employment route.
I should also i9nclude my son, who left school with not a singlr GCSE. He then got to University by taking A levels at a \college at the same age as you. He did philosophy and then got a qualification to be a solicitor at a legal college. He’s now practising in London and is very highly rated.
Incidentally, neither of these career routes are allowed now.
In fact, I don’t think C would have got into University College to do Law, when her only qualification was a Degree in Politics from Liverpool.
Comment by AnonW | January 19, 2012 |