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Emotional worries - Being on the right course at the right institution
First of all, when attending anywhere for further education, it makes sense to go on an open day, talk to students, talk to careers advisers and get as much information about the place. Usually, you’ll get a feel for the place and know you have made the right choice. Choosing a course can be a different matter. There are thousands of different courses on offer and the choice can be bewildering. Whilst you should undertake a course you enjoy, it needs to be employable, challenging and realistic. Many students realise they have made a mistake in their choice however, and panic. Check out Which University and Which Subjects.
If you think you are on the wrong course:
- talk to your personal tutor or a counsellor
- talk to an academic registrar who can liase with the relevant people at the institution to ensure you can be placed on a different course
- make contact with your LEA either personally or through the university to ensure you still receive funding
- there is a ‘false start’ scheme meaning you are still eligible for student loans if you repeat a year after changing course; your career adviser or LEA will advise you on this
- you can sometimes transfer support towards your fees to a different institution if you change
- don’t panic and drop out without discussing the options
- passing parts of your course earn you credits which you can transfer to another institution
Other areas of concern:
Money | Loneliness | Coping with the workload | Sex and health | Right course, Right place | Careers
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