For some local students now is that time when you have to make decisions; decisions on about what A-levels you're going to do and where you're going to do them; decisions about what career you're planning on going in to; decisions about whether you want to go to a university; decisions about what to study and university and most importantly about what university is best for you. This week a number of schools have and will be attending the University Fair which is held in Kensington Olympia. I myself as an Ursuline student was lucky enough to attend and I must say I have returned home not only so excited about going to university, but I am also slightly petrified at the amount of choice available and all the different Universities. As I was making my way through the aisles there were stalls everywhere handing out prospectuses, pens, leaflets, bags and even offering competitions to entice you over!
I went in with a clear and vivid idea of where I wanted to go and I left with four bags full of booklets, leaflets and prospectus after prospectus, along with a severely painful shoulder from the weight of them all. The opportunities that are available are endless, and it wasn't until my trip to the Fair that I have realised just how many there actually are. It wasn't just universities offering opportunities and information today, there were also companies such as Ernst and Young, Virgin Media, RBS and Rolls Royce, all providing information about different internships and opportunities that their companies provide that don't require you to go to university. It became apparent to me just how much hard work is required whilst I am at Sixth Form, on
for every course you will be in competition with another person or even people, depending on the course in some cases it can be up to five students battling for one place. However even though grades do count for a great deal, universities are looking for all round people and therefore, they will be looking at other qualities like hobbies and extra curricular activities that you have taken part in. Another scary fact about university.... cooking and cleaning for myself... I think its safe to say my Mum might receive some domestic related panic phone calls whilst I'm away...
