What to study at University
If you are lucky enough that you know what you would like to study at University, that’s great. You can build your work experience and reading around your subject to prepare you for your studies. For many, it takes a great deal of consideration and exploring to work out where their interests might lie and what would be a good choice of degree. A good place to start is to begin mind mapping with ideas. Keep a note on your phone every time you come across something that interests you, or something that you would like to find out more about. Once you have a bit of content you can begin an exercise where you break thoughts into 3 buckets.
What you are like, your own characteristics and how you like to work, are you are an introvert, extrovert, do you like to work independently or in a team?
What are you good at? Are you a brilliant leader, problem solver, critical thinker? you will have had feedback on this sort of thing by the time you reach sixth form. If you are unsure there are many tools on line to help you understand this better about yourself.
Career thoughts so far. What rough ideas do you like the sound of ? is there anything that has piqued your interest that warrants further exploration.
At this point it is good to talk to a career advisor! Obviously we’d like you to talk to us at www.young-careers.com but do talk to school tutors and career advisors who will help you collate your thoughts. When you have pulled some ideas together look at gaining some work experience. This is absolutely brilliant at helping you decide what you do want to do and also good at ruling things out, although don’t be too hasty ruling anything out to early. When you get your work experience secured, make sure you plan ahead what you want to get out of the experience and what you hope to learn. All will be invaluable content when the time comes to write your personal statement.