Episode 97- Should I go to university or not?

08/13/21 • 34 min

In this episode I spoke about should you go to university or not. This Episode is specifically targeted towards parents who have a teenager aged 13-18.

As a previous school careers adviser and someone who still works with some parents this is a topic that comes up a lot with parents who are really worried about their child's future.

In this episode, I explored the following:

1. Why this topic is so important especially post-pandemic

2. University vs non-university

3. The different options available to a young person

4. Apprenticeships and how they can support your career

5. The benefits of going to university

6. The future after your degree or apprenticeship

Links I mentioned:

1. Not going to uni - https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/

2. TRT News Channel video - https://www.trtworld.com/video/tv-shows/tell-me-a-stolen-future/5f311f7d3e5d6b001712553a

3. Most popular careers in the world - https://work.chron.com/top-10-careers-world-25613.html

5. Panorama Alevel results program - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nx44

I also did a Facebook live that is relevant to this episode that some parents will find useful please see this link to this video here https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/2881569975259341/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=playlists_card

Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @sgcareers27 or the podcast account at @careerhappypod

You can also connect with me on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

In this episode I spoke about should you go to university or not. This Episode is specifically targeted towards parents who have a teenager aged 13-18.

As a previous school careers adviser and someone who still works with some parents this is a topic that comes up a lot with parents who are really worried about their child's future.

In this episode, I explored the following:

1. Why this topic is so important especially post-pandemic

2. University vs non-university

3. The different options available to a young person

4. Apprenticeships and how they can support your career

5. The benefits of going to university

6. The future after your degree or apprenticeship

Links I mentioned:

1. Not going to uni - https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/

2. TRT News Channel video - https://www.trtworld.com/video/tv-shows/tell-me-a-stolen-future/5f311f7d3e5d6b001712553a

3. Most popular careers in the world - https://work.chron.com/top-10-careers-world-25613.html

5. Panorama Alevel results program - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nx44

Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @sgcareers27 or the podcast account at @careerhappypod

You can also connect with me on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

Previous Episode

Episode 96 - How Trauma can affect your Career Happiness

Trigger warning: Some of the things discussed here may trigger you so as am talking about Trauma here so please only listen if you feel you can. If you experienced trauma and aren't ready to listen to this only do so if you feel ready and have appreciate support in place eg of a counsellor etc.

In this episode I talk about how can Trauma can affect your Career Happiness

Within this Episode I spoke about the following:

1. What is trauma

2. How can trauma affect you and your career - I share some examples of this and the effect it has.

3. The different types of trauma you may of experienced (race, bullying, abuse etc)

4. What can you do to work through the trauma and get support

Mind article - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/trauma/about-trauma/

Blog - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/11/4/you-dont-have-to-be-mum-to-be-passionate-about-helping-them

You can follow me on Twitter at @sgcareers27 or the podcast account @careerhappypod

You can also connect with on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/