Why this student wants to drop out of university
I am currently working with a client who has just finished her first year in university but wants to drop out of her course. She is very intelligent and doesn’t have to work that hard to get good marks. She was encouraged to choose a course that had high points to...
Are Tertiary Degrees the right choice for your teenager?
When I was a teenager leaving school, we had few options to get qualifications but this is changing with the recent introduction of Tertiary Degrees. Back then, we could go to university to study for a degree or an RTC (Regional Technical College) to do a ‘Cert’ or a...
College Drop out Rate in Ireland
Recently, I came across a report regarding the college drop out rate. It’s a scary topic that parents may not want to think about it but it is worth giving it some consideration. First of all let’s try to prevent it and secondly in the future, if it comes to your...
Modern Careers or traditional for your teenager?
A client recently told me that she only gets shown traditional careers by her career guidance teacher, but she would love to take a look at more modern courses on offer. She is excited about what can happen these days with modern technology, particularly when it come...