Nothing personal?

[one eyed chicklet]

I kind of feel like I’ve screwed up with the A levels I’ve taken because I don’t enjoy them but at the same time they’re easier to get a job with.

 

[ILLYRIAN]

What reasons are there for doing O's and A's. Some jobs specify what subjects you need to be good at and what level in those subjects you need to have done.
Generally speaking an employer may well see your ability to 'soak' up the information and repeat it when required.
About what A levels I have, none. A couple of O's and a few RSA's, they were all I wanted to show I could retain and use said information.

 

[one eyed chicklet]

@Athene Biology, Chemistry and Maths

 

[ILLYRIAN]

If you don't mind saying, what job did you use them to get?

 

[ILLYRIAN]

WHAT !! You is how old? Did you read the thread name? Of course if you is 32 then well done.
What jobs could you get with them qualifications, hmmm, explosives person in am abatoir and with the maths stuff you could run the graveyard (what bits and how many of them to make the most use of the space available will help.

Now what other fun jobs can I think of?
If you learnt how to be a barber as well you could change your name to Sweeney Todd.

 

[ILLYRIAN]

@genghiskhan
At the risk of starting a heated discussion tee hee, what religions do or did you study I used to be a Quaker, know anything about them? (and no jokes about porridge please).

 

[ILLYRIAN]

I've several 'rum' tales of my problems with the CofE (Protestantism) in England from when I was at school. I lived through many years of the IRA's activities (Catholics).
I don't know much at all about Islam.

 

[Bop]

@genghiskhan To be honest if you think you can get good grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths A level without having a passion for them then I’d say continue with them because most STEM degrees require those sort of A levels whereas you could maybe do a drama or English degree without those respective A levels, could just be about UCAS points.

 

[ILLYRIAN]

Oh, err, what are STEM and UCAS?

 

[one eyed chicklet]

Oh, err, what are STEM and UCAS?

Stem is Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
UCAS are who you apply to uni through, you have to get so many points to get on a course.

 

[ILLYRIAN]

When I went to uni it was to do the gardens and the other uni I went to was a unisex hair salon.
And I got my thinking wrong with Stem, I though it was about then little round things, Stem Cells. Oh well.

 

[nightshade]

@genghiskhan could you look at doing a year course in the other subjects, maybe just picking one and doing that if you've still got a year of A levels left? Or if you feel like you should have something relating to the subjects you want to study, maybe look at online short courses, they won't have points, but you can add it to your application to show them your interest.

 

[TriBel]

I kind of feel like I’ve screwed up with the A levels I’ve taken because I don’t enjoy them but at the same time they’re easier to get a job with.

a) there's more to life than work. Rephrase that, realistically, it's kinda important - in which case, it's better if it's a job you enjoy.
b) the value of the A'levels you've done depends on where you're applying to and what you're applying for. In my experience, most unis require STEM subjects for entry onto STEM related degrees but entry to Arts/Humanities courses is sometimes based solely on the number of UCAS points, irrespective of subjects (as @Athene says). This though varies from uni to uni. So...Lancaster want an A in English Lit to study English...Leeds Beckett just want the points. It probably depends on whether you're looking at Russell Group or Post-92 institutions.
c) Check the number of years Student Finance will fund. I can't remember whether it's 4 or 5. The point I'm making is, if you don't like your degree you can always switch at the end of the first year and start another. Obviously, it's more expensive so I'm not recommending it but it's nice to know you've not totally committed yourself to something you don't like. Also, IIRC, it used to be the case that you could "drop out" in the first couple of months without accruing much in the way of penalties (ie. not using a year's worth of funding). Check this out - it's 3/4 years since I was involved in admissions. You also have to bear in mind hidden penalties in any housing contract you've signed (unless you're staying at home).
d) Have you considered a Combined or Joint Honours degree?
e) If you really want to do something other than STEM, complete your present A Levels and take a year out. Get a job, put some money away and do another A'Level at night school.
f) live your own life. 🙂

English, Drama and Religious Studies. Hmm...here's the thing. Depending on how a course is taught, Religion plays a big part in understanding both English and Drama. Certainly, it's difficult to talk about (for example) Scottish Literature without consideration of Calvinism etc. English and Drama - either as Single Hons or Combined Hons is well established at most unis. You could always do a PGCE after your degree if you wanted to teach. Alternatively, there are Arts jobs - in both the commercial/charity sectors. Check the Arts Council and /or Charity Jobs for an indication of the sort of money they pay.

 

[nightshade]

I love watching videos of space, the aurora, the sun etc.

 

[one eyed chicklet]

I’ve come to the conclusion that I am extroverted because even if I feel unwell I feel so much better after being with my friends so I seem to recharge by socialising. I’m pretty sure my introverted aspects are down to anxiety and not my personality.

 

[ILLYRIAN]

Sounds like you become introverted to suck the psychic life from your friends, you might be being vampiric on your friends. If you are then you should realise it won't cause them any harm.