It's pretty much what the title says, I have to make a choice about my upcoming higher studies. University that is.
The main question right now is whether I shall begin my studies this autumn (namely in September) or take half a year off, dedicating myself to work and try to improve my grades for a better chance of application next spring.
As it looks now, after the applications for autumn 2010 have been given, I have three options:
1. Start studying in the Teacher's program focus English
2. Start studying in the Teacher's program focus communication, leadership and pedagogy.
3. Take half a year off and work, improve my grades and... just taking some time off.
Now, my grades from college aren't bad. In fact they're just about excellent, but sometimes you just have bad luck. Which is why I've only been applied for two programs this autumn, out of the five that I applied to.
My top two were Psychology and Social studies.
However, I've kind off turned down on Psychology.
Shall I take half a year off to improve my grades, it would be for the benefit of the Social Studies program.
Shall I decide to study in one of the Teacher's programs, it will be the second option above. It lies closest to what I'd like to study at the University.
If I haven't said it before, I want to work with people and their challenges in life, just not on such a deep level as a psychologist.
Taking half a year off would benefit my spare time as well, something I'd appreciate. But I'm TERRIFIED of getting "over-bored" and driven crazy with nothing to do!
I guess that's a brief overview of my situation.
What do you think? I'm turning to you for support and opinions.
However in the end, it's my choice of course.
