And would appreciate some advice
As most of you probably know I'm currently studying part time for a level 2 qualification in animal care. So far I've gained distinction in everything and I have loved every second.
I have been thinking recently about what to do next, the qualification is only GCSE level and so won't open up many opportunities with employers.
I have felt especially drawn to the exotics, so the snakes, spiders, bugs and creepy crawlies. I think this is something I would like to explore more.
There is a two year zoo management foundation degree at a college only a half an hour drive away. It's alot of money and would mean begging work to be flexible on my days. I might need to reduce my hours I'm not too sure until I speak to the college, the course is advertised as full time 2 days per week. Then I would have to decide if I could afford to run a car or try and use public transport to keep costs down whilst I study.
I think I have enough ucas points to get in depending on how they are worked out and this course is a level 4 and level 5 so would open up so many more career opportunities at the end of it and hopefully eventually a better paid job.
Any thoughts or opinions. My parents are not jumping at the idea but I have enough saved to cover the tuition.
As most of you probably know I'm currently studying part time for a level 2 qualification in animal care. So far I've gained distinction in everything and I have loved every second.
I have been thinking recently about what to do next, the qualification is only GCSE level and so won't open up many opportunities with employers.
I have felt especially drawn to the exotics, so the snakes, spiders, bugs and creepy crawlies. I think this is something I would like to explore more.
There is a two year zoo management foundation degree at a college only a half an hour drive away. It's alot of money and would mean begging work to be flexible on my days. I might need to reduce my hours I'm not too sure until I speak to the college, the course is advertised as full time 2 days per week. Then I would have to decide if I could afford to run a car or try and use public transport to keep costs down whilst I study.
I think I have enough ucas points to get in depending on how they are worked out and this course is a level 4 and level 5 so would open up so many more career opportunities at the end of it and hopefully eventually a better paid job.
Any thoughts or opinions. My parents are not jumping at the idea but I have enough saved to cover the tuition.
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