college

So im starting my second year at college in September and don’t know what subjects I want to do, I have this week to give my re-application form in otherwise their assuming I don’t want to come back

At the moment im finishing
Business administration
Word processing
Maths re-sits GCSE (Yeah I failed in school lol)

I don’t want to do anything similar to any of these because I know that not what I want to do.

I haven’t got a clue what I want as a career either!!

Any suggestion?
What courses are you doing?
What college / uni do you go to?
What courses are you going next year?

Originally posted by Ena

Any suggestion?
What courses are you doing?
What college / uni do you go to?
What courses are you going next year?

I got to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and I'm an Ed major.

I'm taking Education 350, History 392, Japanese 202, Calc, and Ancient Religions--a bullshit class that helps fill up my schedule.

This fall I'm going abroad to Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo.

As for suggestions, I don't know you so I really can't give advice other than seek a profession you like.

Originally posted by Ena
So im starting my second year at college in September and don’t know what subjects I want to do, I have this week to give my re-application form in otherwise their assuming I don’t want to come back

At the moment im finishing
Business administration
Word processing
Maths re-sits GCSE (Yeah I failed in school lol)

I don’t want to do anything similar to any of these because I know that not what I want to do.

I haven’t got a clue what I want as a career either!!

Any suggestion?
What courses are you doing?
What college / uni do you go to?
What courses are you going next year?

Hi, I'll see if I can help. You mentioned that classes you've already taken are not in the field you want to pursue, (although they appear to be related towards a business degree). If you want to play it safe while you're still undecided, the best bet would be to take some of the core curriculum courses you'll have to take anyway that'll work towards any degree, regardless of the subject. Might I suggest taking a science course, a language course, and if you can an accounting course. I mention accounting because should you decide to pursue a business related degree, an entry level accounting course is required in all business degrees (at least looking at the business degrees in my school). Hope this helps.

And just as a side note, later on, at least if that's your taste, I would seriously consider getting a business degree. They statistically have some of the highest job-recruitment ratio after graduation, and some of the highest average incomes.

Oh and btw here's my stats:
Graduated from Texas State University (2005) with a Finance degree, working as a financial advisor
Currently pursuing a Management degree
Currently taking some Management Cap courses

i am starting my A levels in september
i need at least 2 Al evels to get into uni

i dont know what courses to do

Most people on this message board need Typing 101, but it looks like you've already exempted out of that subject.

I'd be interested to know what the letters behind your (U.S.) College courses mean. I mean I can get what 101 is implying...kind of. But why do you need three numbers?

I don't know. My school used four numbers. Each digit probably stands for something. At our factory, our part numbers have nine characters, and each character stands for something that makes it recognizable when the part name is mentioned.

Originally posted by botankus
I don't know. My school used four numbers. Each digit probably stands for something. At our factory, our part numbers have nine characters, and each character stands for something that makes it recognizable when the part name is mentioned.

Yeah, that's what I though, I'd just like to know what exactly the three digits stand for. I mean I can guess the first one...then I'm lost.

Part indexing eh?...usually used to describe design or manufacturing features of a component. 😉

Ours is like this
Character 1 - says its from our corporation
Character 2 - says product line
Character 3 - says department where part will be made
Characters 4-9 - says era when part was defined and at what point during era it was derived

Originally posted by Ena
I haven’t got a clue what I want as a career either!!

Any suggestion?
What courses are you doing?
What college / uni do you go to?
What courses are you going next year?

I didn't take any A levels, I went straight into work after leaving school and got BTEC qualifications doing part-time study.

I eventually got a degree in Engineering, and I'm just finishing a Masters too (both part-time).

I think you really need to decide what field you're interested in. Once you know a general area, then at least you can choose better.

For example, if you're interested in technology, then it's best to choose maths and science subjects.

Just to key in people that mightr be confused here- Ena is not currently going to University. Americans normally call University 'College' but we don't; Ena is asking about 16-18 education. That's why she doesn;t appear to be working towards anything- she's not actually taking a degree.

Ena- other than getting an ECDL, I don't know what to tell you. There's no real necessity to go to Uni unless you are REALLY determined to get a degree.

In general, get core subjects that interest employers. You are already doing Maths again- but if that doesn't work out, I recommend getting a Numeracy qualification. That's all employers want and they are much less hassle to do. Maths is only needed if you are thinking of taking numbers seriously, which it is apparent you are not.

Other than that, English and computing are good, but an ECDL covers the computer angle. Anything else that seems straightforwardly academic is never bad- History, for example.

Thern, when you have had time to think, find a vocation that vaguely interests you and get qualified for it. Even if you don't go into it, it will pile up the work-based skills you are acquiring that make you a lot more employable. They are normally quite social as well.

Yeah I’m form the uk so it's a bit different, I need to take up 4 A level’s subject but i don’t know what to take up I’m think double A level in ITC and talk to the careers adviser at college tomorrow .

Damn right- make him earn his money.