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I heard story of people moving house to live in the right catchment area for the best schools, but few have a real long hard look at there kids University’s.
Its alarming how little they know about them, some University s are better in some subjects than others. Most of the big name schools are crap at the majority of subjects, only emphasizing on specialist courses.
I would say to anyone who kids are starting soon, have a real hard look at the figures and pass rates on the course your child has chosen.
Remember University’s cost money and the wrong choice can cost thousands of pounds and end a career before it starts.
http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/tol_gug/gooduniversityguide.php
I agree. I study History at my local university and the course is fantastic – in fact it is known to be one of the best History departments in the country but the university is not one of the top unis. Last year we had lots of students transferring from some of the more highly thought of universities because of the lack of support (this was often disabled students) and satisfaction in their courses.
I would say to anyone looking going to university is don’t look at the position, go and visit the uni with the course that interests you the best. Get a feel for it. Better to achieve a 1 at a uni where you feel part of things, settled and happy than a fail or 3 after three years of misery!
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