University Choices

Indecisiveness and procrastination ruled over this decision. You might have those traits down as bad qualities, but far from it, they were a godsend to me.

I’ve great enthusiasm for university itself, but committing to a course was something I really dreaded. Perfectionism shining through, I wasn’t going anywhere unless I had complete confidence that it’s right for me and indeed is the best I can get, and as the picture above suggests, I spent many nights doing my research.

Being pushed by internal deadline in college, my first mindset was to take a combined degree in Economics and Psychology. They were both established and well respected subjects that compelled my interests. Psychology is seen as an oversubscribed course in the UK higher system, which in turn isn’t highly demanded by employers. Therefore I couldn’t take it alone, but by combining with one of my A-Level subjects, there was some jeopardy. However subconsciously, I knew it wasn’t right for me and when it came to my personal statement I stalled and left it.

It was time to turn away from traditional academia and look at my actual passions, rather than stuff that been ‘quite interesting’ at school.

Quickly shafting anything too specific, such as; Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Training, although very tempting, creative and technological courses seduced me most.

Since the age of 13 I’ve spend more time on the internet obsessing over TV and other media than actually watching them, perhaps a media type degree would suit me. Be that as it may, I’ve seen too many fail to succeed and I’m not keen to risk it myself.

So I looked to the direction of more computer based courses. Dad has always kepted me up-to-date with the latest ‘hand-me-down’ computers and software from his business and messing about with them has always kept me entertained. Pure computing would leave me tearing out my hair, but I’m positive I’ve found the niche I’m really gonna love. Ranging in titles from ‘Web Systems Development’ to ‘Digital Media Development’, I’ll be getting to grips with creating rich and engaging digital user experiences professionally.

In the end I handed in my application on the last day of term and gave to coordinators a lot of grief, but the results are fantastic. Most people I’ve spoken to now aren’t completely happy and lack passion in what they’ve chosen.

Out of my 5 applications, I’ve received offers from 3 (so just need the grades) and interviews from the other 2, not bad going really. I’ll be visiting them all over the next couple of months and I can’t wait to see what they have to offer!