What does the future look like?

What kind of Higher Education you choose will depend on what you want to do with it.

Whatever your reason, think about how HE will be of benefit to you in the future, then do some research. Use the internet, talk to friends, teachers and parents, or contact Connexions (080 800 13219) or Learndirect (0800 100 900).

Also, many careers can be entered in a variety of ways. A vocational media course, for instance, could be as highly regarded as an English degree in the world of television.

Take time to think through what your future holds. There are some ideas below:

Think it through:

• subjects enjoyed at school
• career goals
• changing career
• work experience
• developing hobbies or interests
• burning ambitions

find out more...
...go to www.aimhigher.ac.uk - careers & guidance section, where you can compare different careers and look into the qualifications/training you need for each one.

where are you now?

Before looking at which course or institution is going to suit you best, it might be worth weighing up your personal circumstances. Take some time to think through the ideas below, and work out how becoming a student of HE might feel.

Think it through:

• living away from family and friends
• gap year
• continuing
• hobbies and sports
• help with caring for a dependant
• any commitments
• prior experience of HE
• financial and emotional support

Look around this site's Info section, to find out more about student accommodation and safety etc.