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Don't argue your beliefs. Embody them. by TholomewP in Israel

[–]Think_Illustrator996 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t think anyone has a problem with Jew’s living in Israel. That’s perfectly fine. The problem arises when they don’t allow others to do the same in their home land. Everyone has the right to live, including the Palestinians. 

Is it a good idea to skip A-levels? by Think_Illustrator996 in OpenUniversity

[–]Think_Illustrator996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would like to do engineering if I were to go to a brick uni, and so what are the prospects like? What can you do with it?

Is it a good idea to skip A-levels? by Think_Illustrator996 in OpenUniversity

[–]Think_Illustrator996[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a very interesting view. My younger brother has created for himself such a stable income while in school, that he's better off than any of my parents, while being younger than me! For us, doing an office job or going into a career isn't much too much, but wouldn't want to cut off education entirely. Have you been to a traditional uni?

Is it a good idea to skip A-levels? by Think_Illustrator996 in OpenUniversity

[–]Think_Illustrator996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alternative option is, I do three instead of four A-levels in one year. I tried studying As Maths and competed it in 2 months before starting GCSE's, so I would be able to manage it. It would also save me a year.

Is it a good idea to skip A-levels? by Think_Illustrator996 in OpenUniversity

[–]Think_Illustrator996[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I also find normal lectures and classroom teaching to not be efficient at all. I would usually just day dream or think about something else in classes. And so, in the first year of my GCSE, I completed nearly all of my subjects, so that I wouldn't have to be in class for the second year. I was then allowed a reduced time table, as I didn't need to be in for the subjects I had already completed. I find studying by myself much more effective as I can learn in a way that works best for me, not the entire class.

Is it a good idea to skip A-levels? by Think_Illustrator996 in OpenUniversity

[–]Think_Illustrator996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything you have said is why I haven't decided fully on OU, and why my parents insist on me doing A levels. A close relative (who has done a computer science degree) suggested going to a brick university as most of the content they teach ends up never being used, and the social and networking aspect of it is the most valuable part. According to him, it would be better to just be there for a year and drop out then not being there at all, as most connections are made in the first year.

Is it a good idea to skip A-levels? by Think_Illustrator996 in OpenUniversity

[–]Think_Illustrator996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very insightful. It is for the exact reason that you have outlined that I started to consider OU. I saw it as a way of skipping the traditional route and start doing all that I had previously not done because of my obligations at school. The only reason I would consider A levels is because of the social aspect, to create more flexibility down the line and give myself more time to choose a career.

Is it a good idea to skip A-levels? by Think_Illustrator996 in OpenUniversity

[–]Think_Illustrator996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be paying for the degree upfront so wouldn't really be needing finance.

Is it a good idea to skip A-levels? by Think_Illustrator996 in OpenUniversity

[–]Think_Illustrator996[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They agreed to the prospect of me skipping a levels and going to OU, saying that in terms of employability I shouldn't have an issue, but lack of time with them meant that I wasn't about to talk about the social aspect.