Re: My future is in tatters.... :(
- From: fergus <ferguscapewrath@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 23:06:43 +0100
On 13 Aug 2005 09:52:03 -0700, utopia2k5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>I agree with what you have said above. One could say that I had
>underestimated mathematics at this level, so I probably deserved this
>outcome. However an explanation to why I "underestimated the subject"
>was because prior to this year I had done A-level English in a year
>simultaneously with my other two A2 levels at my old sixth form and
>achieved a C overall. So natrually I felt that given I had a whole year
>to concentrate on one subject, things should be ok and I should pass
>with ease.
As you've found out, not all subjects are require equal effort. It
depends on your particular aptitude and interests. I got an A in Maths
but I couldn't even get an O level (yes, I am that old) in History
even though I tried at least as hard.
> Even if I don't get an A, I felt that I should acheive a B/C
>overall which is not at all bad given the difficulty of the subject.
>Unfortunantly, I feel that things have not worked out as plan (gut
>feeling from after sitting the examinations) and I am now in this
>predicamaent.
Well, as others have said, wait until the results come out and then
take stock. It might be better than you expect but, even if it isn't,
there are ways forward and it doesn't mean that you as a person are a
failure. It's part of the learning process and I don't mean academic
learning.
>That is certainly an option I have thought of taking up if clearing
>does not work out. For three reasons, first reason being that I have
>always genuinely had an interest in Politics/History as in my spare
>time I read about books on Stalin/Lenin , different political
>ideaologies etc. I also tend to be a very over analytical person, which
>one could dismiss as a fault of mine as I tend to spark arguements for
>over analysing. I am opinionative and often don't accept status quo
>when I see it. The other reason for doing such a task next year if
>things don't work out, is because I may have to get my jaw operated on,
>so it may be for the best that I stay in London anyway instead of going
>a million miles away for university - only to find that I am alone when
>getting my jaw operated on.
How about London University?
>Lastly, I feel that if I am to go into
>something as competitive as politics/history it is important that I am
>to goto a reputable university, otherwise my chances of getting into
>the best job positions may decrease.
>
>My siblings have recommended that I do this - by studying History &
>Politics. My friends/parents would probably oppose such an undertaking
>(well my friends are already proving strong opposition to this), mainly
>because they follow the logic that if I cannot handle doing a singular
>A-level in mathematics in a year then how can possibly successfully do
>both History and Politics in a year and get a good grade. They just
>think I should settle for any old University that comes along.
It makes a difference whether you go to an established uni or one of
the new uni's ( ex poly ) or if you go to oxbridge, but apart from
that I don't think it makes that much difference which uni you go to.
>To be frank, I am honestly scared about my future, I am scared that if
>I do take up such a task next year with politics & History at A-level,
>I could end up in despair yet again if things do not work out and if
>that happens I know for sure that I would feel completely useless. Yet
>at the same time, a side of me feels as though that I should be more
>bullish and just do it, because at the end of the day life is about
>taking risks - some may pay off, others may not.
This is true. And if some risks don't turn out as you would like, you
have time to try something else.
>In short, I guess what this ultimately comes down to is a lack of self
>confidence in my ability.
>>>From a very early age, I have always been pushed into computers by
>family/relatives. I am intregued by how computers in general work, and
>how software is made. I have good problem solving skills with
>computers, yet this has never been reflected by Mathematics during my
>school years. I have always wondered why. As ironically, people who are
>generally good at computers are also good at mathematics.
I'm not so sure about that!
Do you enjoy maths or is it a means to an end? If you don't then you'd
probably be better doing something which you do enjoy.
>My tutor has recommended that I keep at it and go into a soft
>engineering degree, as he feels that regardless what the outcome is
>this year I have demonstarted all the skills that are neccessary for
>doing well in a degree. The ability to work independently, dedication
>and a commitment to the degree when the going gets tough. But, I am
>just confused at the moment. Sometimes I just feel as though that maybe
>I was ludicrous for presuing my weakest subject area in the first place
>regardless of the progress made.
That depends on why you did that but generally, IMO, going with your
interests is most likely to give you a fulfilled life.
--
Fergus
"Just because my disability is invisible that doesn't make it any less real" Henri Nouen
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