Are you struggling to decide which university course to go for? Or whether to study in Bangor or Bath? With over 1,200 degree subjects and more than 35,000 courses on offer, ensuring you make the right choice is more vital than ever, with the decisions you make having an impact on both your finances and potentially your future career. The University Choice Journal is here to support you through the process, encouraging prospective university students to think more deeply about their choices with probing questions and reflective activities that are recorded in the write-in journal pages. Written in a clear and engaging style by someone who has guided students through the university application process for over a decade, the journal covers all of the areas that you need to consider when making your decision. From what and where to study, university visits and fees, to whether to take a gap year and what's happening in the labour market, by the end of the process you will have learnt about your strengths and weaknesses, feel clearer about your choices and more able to make an informed decision.
The University Choice Journal
Description
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART I: TOOLS FOR REFLECTION
Theme 1: Why university?
Theme 2: What makes a good decision?
Theme 3: What should I study?
Theme 4: Where should I study?
Theme 5: It's time to be strategic
Theme 6: University visits
Theme 7: Money and finances
Theme 8: Do I take a gap year?
Theme 9: What about the labour market?
Theme 10: What if things don't go according to plan?
PART II: MORE SPACE FOR REFLECTION
PART III: NOTES AND RECORDS
Diary of events
My personal statement
Pro forma for university visit 1
Pro forma for university visit 2
Pro forma for university visit 3
Pro forma for university visit 4
Interview preparation
Offers received
Useful websites
References
Index
Author Description
Barbara Bassot is a qualified Careers Adviser and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Career and Personal Development at Canterbury Christ Church Uni, specialising in critical reflection and career guidance. She is author of The Reflective Journal, now in its 2nd edition.