It can be difficult to talk to people about important issues when you don't know how they will respond. Every parent is different so it's a bit hard to suggest specific things you should or shouldn't do. However, being open and honest about how you feel and your ideas, and staying calm and respectful is very important.
Try to explain why you are feeling this way and what other options you are thinking about. If they see anything besides studying as lazy, perhaps one way to show them you are not lazy is to do some research on what trade you may want to do and make enquiries about starting an apprenticeship or enrol at TAFE. When you talk to your parents, tell them about the trade, the work you'd be doing and what you'll get out of it.
That might show them that you've taken the initiative. There is immense pressure on 18 year olds to hurtle into university as soon as they have left school, without due consideration whether they really want to and really need to. Universities are businesses, and degrees have become such an inflated currency that having one no longer seems like a smart exchange, unless you know for sure that you will need it in your future career. I may miss out on 'the uni experience' in the next few years, but instead I will gain experiences elsewhere.
I will be free to learn as much I want, free to delve into my interests, free from academic politicisation, free to make headway in my career and start earning, and free from student debt. Bring it on. Text settings.
There are also plenty of other choices beyond the typical three-year university route. Students may decide to study for a foundation degree, which focuses on developing skills for the workplace. Others may wish to enter the workforce and study for a part-time degree, opt for distance learning to save money and live at home, or look to a private university for more choice.
Finding a regular job can also bring about interesting opportunities. Alternatively you could start your own business. In the back of my mind the thought of university lingered. Lead image from Flickr, Infographic by Jazzy Media. Sign in with Success at School to save your favourite jobs, careers advice and courses, build your CV, record your work experience and talk to employers and unis in our forums. Register with Success at School to save your favourite jobs, careers advice and courses, build your CV, record your work experience and talk to employers and unis in our forums.
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