>>8320037

Physics. Its the only.

I love that fucking song.

Go to rockstar school.

>>8320063

too bad africa is a shithole.

>>8320063
Also, study whatever gives you pleasure.
Don't think short term, you might just be stuck doing what you studied for 40 years.. and well, it would suck if it wasn't something you like.

Study science or maths or engineering.

Biggest mistake I made was to study management, which meant I met a cool bunch of people, but I feel that when I graduate in July, I won't have any prospects doing what I'd love to do, without further study / work experience.

You can keep writing your vidya reviews for the uni paper.

>>8320037
Don't waste money on studying something for 'fun'.
>I've been told University is the best three/four years of your life.
Horrible, horrible attitude to take. You are PAYING. Paying to LEARN. If you want to spend 20k+ on having fun there are much better ways to do it than university.
Do something academic like Maths or a Science. Just because you do that degree doesn't mean you have to stay in that area. You can get any job with a good degree that shows you are academic and hard working.

>>8320090

Thanks for all your help guys.
I'm thinking now that I actually enjoy studying more History... =/
Has anyone studied/know someone who studied history?

You doing Ireland+Russia for AS?

>>8320164

Nooooope. British History for Sources questions. Civils Rights in USA/USA in Asia for normal one.

>>8320156

sorry mate, but there's no career in history, i strongly suggest god tier maths or physics

Go for Physics, come to America, get hired at a lab. Make loads of cash, great benefits package, easy as hell to get the job when you're young IF you've done well enough in school.

>>8320154

I completely agree with you. I'm not going there to have fun, but I know it's going to be hard if I'm not enjoying the course. I don't really want to pay to be unhappy/strained eiteher.. =/ Or maybe I do?

>>8320156
I'm in the process of studying history, if that counts, but I'm an Amerifag, so I don't know if that counts towards whatever you're looking for.
Also, I read that article like last week and thought it was pretty hilarious, merely if not for my nostalgic love for that song.

>>8320178
No Russia? That's a shame. Ireland was boring as shit though.
>British History for Sources questions
Source Qs on the empire?

>>8320156

Actually I do, degree in History with a top gpa, and you know what he does for a living? He's a personal assistant for a Veterinarian.

>>8320207

Ah that's great! It's nice that you've read it, I've been whacking it up on these boards a bit too much though.

What sort of careers are they prepping you for?

>>8320205
Buckle down and work hard. If you don't want to work hard then you can fuck off quite frankly.
It all comes down to what kind of man you are.

>>8320230

I work pretty hard in relation to people at my school at the moment. Though that'll all probably change when I get uni, everyone there wants to work hard.

>>8320218

Nope Attlee - Thatcher :D
1945 - 1990.

I'm a modern history guy.

>>8320226
Haha, I only saw it once, so I guess you haven't been posting it enough.

And, I'm going into the military after I graduate (inb4 I get lambasted for that), and I plan on making a career out of that, but my professors have been talking to us as if we're all going straight into education. I mean, I wouldn't mind being a teacher if the military didn't work out for me, so whatever.

>>8320223
yeap that's your prospect with a history degree, unless you become a research assistant at the university, then get your PhD, then become a professor.

>>8320188

How well do I have do to get a job like that? I always thought it would always be taken by Asians.

Nowadays it's pretty hard to get into uni. So even if I get all A*s there's no gauruntee I'll get into Oxbridge or Imperial or somewhere like UCL.

>>8320283
Oh cool. I start my Modern History course in Sep.

Mind if I hijack your thread a little OP?
I'll be starting A levels next year, (inb4 underage ban, i left school with no GCSE's and got them through working hard at college and doing catchup courses) and I can't really decide which ones I want to do.
I want to go on to do something interesting like some sort of engineering. Petroleum or chemical engineering sounds quite attractive.
Anyway, so far i've been thinking I will apply for Modern History, Economics and Maths. I want to do something like Geology as my 4th but I haven't got a Science GCSE as you can't retake them so I don't know if i'd be able to take that.
I hate thinking about the future.

>>8320351

Yeah I think the A2 syllabus is much more modern.
I really didnt like the idea of medievil stuff for AS, for GCSE we did the Cold War and Arab Israeli. That was good.

>>8320331
How're you going to get A*'s in your A levels?
Anyway, all A's in relevant subjects will pretty much guarantee you a place. Maybe not in the top tier universities but definately in a good one.

>>8320386
They introduced A* grade this year.

>>8320360

I don't mind at all :)
You can't retake science GCSE? That's annoying. They're quite easy. I really enjoy Modern History, Economics and Maths, they're good subjects.

>>8320386
Don't forget to pad out the personal statement with charity 'n shit.

>>8320386

A LOT has changed in the past 3 years. A hell of a lot more people are applying to univeristy what with the recession and whatnot. They've brought in the A* grade (OVER 90 IN EVERTHING FUCK), and most top 10 universities are requiring at least one A*.

That said, this IS the very first year.
Still, I think it's very hard to say one has a 'gaurunteed' place at a top 10 uni (which I'm aspiring to go to, I hope im not setting the bar too high).

I blame the economic downturn.

regarding History not being a good degree choice, Gordon Brown did it, so...
just gonna throw that out there...

>>8320428

I've been told they don't really care about charity work and that sort of stuff. I've been told they look for work experience very relevant to you degree, the extra reading you've done and essay prizes you've won.

>>8320454
He did it at Oxbridge. I'm doing mine at bloody Westminster, which is shit-tier.

>>8320428
Yeah, this.
Campaign for whatever party you support in this coming up election too. That would probably look good.

>>8320413
Not where I live. Yeah, they are a piece of piss. All the GCSE's are.
I might have a talk to the college. I've got good results in all my GCSE's (most are A, A* in Maths and History) so hopefully they'll let me do it.
It's pretty annoying having to prove you have the intelligence and drive though. It's kind of depressing just doing such easy shit. I should've started my A levels about 2 years ago.

>>8320500

GCSEs can be a bit of a drag. You'll probably enjoy A levels.

Campaign for a party? hmm.. like do what kind of stuff?

>>8320567
Don't know really. I guess it's just flyering etc.
I'm planning to do it for the Lib Dems in my area - it's pretty close between them and the Cons.

What did you get at GCSE?

>>8320663

Me?
6 A*
3 As in Latin, French, and English (not Lit)
and a B in drama.

That B still pisses me off. I was pretty fucking poor though. Actually, I wouldnt trade those two years of drama lessons for an A* ever. ...maybe i would.

JUST LOOK FOR EMPLOYMENT, UNIVERSITY IS A FALSE ECONOMY

REALLY, THE REWARDS ARE SO DEPRESSINGLY MEAGRE IN CONTRAST WITH THE INVESTMENTS, JUST LOOK FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WORK YOUR WAY UP

LESS DEBT, MORE DISPOSABLE INCOME, AND YOU END UP IN THE SAME PLACE AT THE END OF THE DAY ANYWAY

>>8320710
Can anyone confirm?
I've always wondered this.
But then I think a degree in anything will just get you more respect in getting employed anyway.

Someone I know got an economics degree.
They're working for a firm doing networking solutions and get to read gizmodo all day earning (pounds)33k.p.a as a 20 year old graduate.

I dont think you could that without a degree. The respect it gets you.

fuck bitches then get paid thats my motto mah man

>>8320797
It depends what you do at university.
If you're going to do Media or something ridiculous don't bother.
Science, Economics, and Mathematics are all wortwhile though.

>>8320797

As said above depends on the course. I left school at 16/17, went to college to do practical work for 2 years, left and got a job working for HM Revenue & Customs.

I'm nearly 21 now and i'm trained in Tax Credits, PAYE & NIC, SA, Corporation Tax, VAT and have 2 years office experience in public sector work.

I have the same chance as getting a job as someone just out of a university course, if not more.

Experience can't be taught, it's why its sought after by employers so much.

>>8320930

Wow that's pretty impressive. Thanks, noted.

>>8321023

Bear in mind though someone with a degree in say mathematics or engineering is more likely to get a job in that field than someone with less related experience. It's all down to what you want to do. I've only worked in an office doing financial work and it's probably all i'll ever do so as a rule of thumb for office jobs experience is preferred over qualifications. At the end of the day on your CV/in the interview you are selling yourself to an employer and telling them why you are right for the job, so it's all down to individual cases on how you present yourself.

>>8321101

That's some good advice.

It's been a helpful evening. I'll call it a night. Thanks, robots.