Should he take it or go back to Uni?

MinnieSpender

Good luck to you both xxx

observer_2

gilly41 wrote:

Thanks for all the replies----he has actually rung me tonight and said that maybe i am right and he should stay on as he is still very young with all his life ahead of him(think his gf has had a chat with him too!!).
So I am hoping he will stay on. His main passion is football thats why he took the Foundation Degree in Coaching---he has got a job in San Fran for the summer through having this qualification and I honestly dont think an office job would be enough for him long term.
Anyhow, thanks again everyone xxx

Situation well handled my Mum i'd say (as a Son).

Molanole

I see you've reached a resolution but I just wanted to add my tuppence worth. Foundation degrees were set up mainly for the purposes of those who wanted to gain some tertiary education, normally in a vocational field, but wanted a flexible option ot study.

Another poster has mentioned about degrees becoming far more modular these days which is essentially the HE sector responding to the needs of non traditional learners since a 3 year full time degree course does not fit the needs of many people (e.g returners with children, those who have to work to meet family commitments, carers etc) and this is really a hot issue in the sector at the moment, particularly with the government's push for 50% of all 18-30 having the opportunity to experience higher education.

Anyway, what I'm trying to say after all that is even if your son chooses not to progress to the top up third year, foundation degrees are built precisely for the purposes of being able to top up eventually. He is really extremely lucky as he has all of these options at his feet and that's a wonderful place to be. Realistically however he has to work out what the benchmark entry standard is for his chosen career, if he can do that with a foundation degree and FDg's industry recognised in his field then there's no need to top up.

Phew - sorry about that. My fingers just ran away with me!