ok last year in school and still dno what i want to do when i leave school. I like computers but i wouldnt know what do study, Any sujestions?
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Stay on in free education for aslong as possible is the best advice you'll get.
Take subjects that matter at AS and A2 level, don't just think "i'll take the easy route out and study simple and easy subjects just to get me by", as that will just be a waste of two years.
If your not a very academic student, which im guessing you aren't, i'd advise you to go to college and start learning a trade. Something that will more or less supply you with a job as soon as you've finished. I think (not sure though) that there are even courses for computer engineering or things of that relevance which may interest you.
Or if you just want to do something with computers, then take subjects like Computing or ICT at AS/A2 level. Then see what you want to do afterwards.
The best thing to do is to give yourself as many options as possible for future careers. Do as well as you possibly can at GCSE (well aim for C's and above in every subject) to make sure no resits are needed, then take a variety of subjects that can lead to different careers or university courses.
Take subjects that matter at AS and A2 level, don't just think "i'll take the easy route out and study simple and easy subjects just to get me by", as that will just be a waste of two years.
If your not a very academic student, which im guessing you aren't, i'd advise you to go to college and start learning a trade. Something that will more or less supply you with a job as soon as you've finished. I think (not sure though) that there are even courses for computer engineering or things of that relevance which may interest you.
Or if you just want to do something with computers, then take subjects like Computing or ICT at AS/A2 level. Then see what you want to do afterwards.
The best thing to do is to give yourself as many options as possible for future careers. Do as well as you possibly can at GCSE (well aim for C's and above in every subject) to make sure no resits are needed, then take a variety of subjects that can lead to different careers or university courses.
it really is down to you what you should do when you leave school.
You have to experience things for yourself to understand things.. i was advised to join sixth form, i did and quit after the first year because i hated it.
Whereas other people loved sixth form, it all depends on how you enjoy learning and what you're into.
If you really want to study further, and you've decided that, then check out your local college, i know my local college do some nice ICT practitioners course, and games development courses, it could be worth checking a college out.
You have to experience things for yourself to understand things.. i was advised to join sixth form, i did and quit after the first year because i hated it.
Whereas other people loved sixth form, it all depends on how you enjoy learning and what you're into.
If you really want to study further, and you've decided that, then check out your local college, i know my local college do some nice ICT practitioners course, and games development courses, it could be worth checking a college out.
atom stop spamming please....... i kno tht im askin wht they think also nd sofar im getting gud feedback
He never asked us to decide for him. He's just looking for ideas. You can't make decisions for yourself without actually knowing what your deciding about can you. You get no where in life by being too afraid to ask for help.
Stop jumping on bandwagons, just because randomly flaming people seems to be the new 'cool' thing to do around here, doesn't mean your forced to join in.
its all about CAD. then you can do construction, design, car design, design housesm buildings stadiums even irigation sistems ffs well thats what i think any way well worth takin a look
You have two options for furthur study in Computing. Being as judegemental as I am, I think only one will suit you. You may wish to post what it is specifically about computers that you enjoy. Programming, network maintenance, system building, computer theory?
1. A-levels
The typical Computer Science courses at University (which is what you'll be aiming for) require A-Level maths, and usually a scientific bias. So your choices will be something like Maths, Physics, Computing + Any random AS level. Lesser Uni's may let you in without a scientific bias, or only with GCSE Maths at C or above. Even still, you would be wise to choose well regarded A-levels. Stay away from ICT at all costs!
2. Vocational
Theres a lot more on offer here, however its typically a lot more boring - doesn't stretch your mind at all, and is somewhat regarded lowly. I'm talking about things like BTEC's (IT Practitioners for example) or Apprenticships. Probably a good idea if you wish to get some work experiance, and don't perform too well acedemically (average GCSE is a C or below).
/Leo
Well people, this could be one of the most important decisions of his life...to be fairly honest, I wouldn't go asking people I hardly know for advice...
But I suppose if you like going on to forums and asking random strangers you've never met a life changing decision. It's your decision.
But I suppose if you like going on to forums and asking random strangers you've never met a life changing decision. It's your decision.
When the government cut funding for all independent careers advisiors in order to support extensions to weLubBrickies-Connexions, random but experianced strangers are the next best thing. Afterall, we all go through the same education system, and are all capable of doing research. Asking questions is not where the problem begins, its how you deal with the answers. Shame on you for slaming someone for doing research.
Imo, asking a forum full of computer literate people on advice for study in a related field, has to be quite a smart move.
/Leo
When you're siamese twins, okay. But when on your own, you decide for yourself.
Oh great, so you make decisions without doing any research (as link is doing)?
Yeah thats sensible. Your going to go real far!
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/Leo
Yeah thats sensible. Your going to go real far!
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/Leo
lol people on lomcn aren't making the decision for him, not like he's given us his module selection form and asked us to fill it in for him (though i'm sure he'd have some interesting subjects that way), he's just asking what avenues are available and what we'd recommend in our experience, i'm sure he'll ask his parents/teachers too.
