What is next?

Each of these options has its positives and negatives. For instance, postgraduate studies at Scottish universities are costly. Despite these drawbacks, my intuition tells me to give it a try and send my application. Then we will see… Simply, I do not want to give up on my vision just because at this moment I am unsure about how to handle the financial burden. It would be an enormous achievement for me to receive conditional offer, even if I have to give up on it.

These days have been really stressful and difficult, since I am only five weeks away from my five exams. In addition, I will have to spend my Christmas time immersed in a literature review that I have to hand in in January. Thus, there will be no watching Christmas fairy-tales or baking candies. None of these has prevented me from dedicating some time to thinking about my future. There is still a lot of work to do in this respect this year, but one thing is almost certain… Once I pull myself together, I will work on my postgraduate study application at the University of Glasgow. ‘Youth Studies’ course has caught my attention for many reasons. As the name indicates, it is a course dedicated to decision-making and lives of young individuals. Students of this course should get an insight into a broad range of youth groups, including young carers, young parents, homeless youth, and youth with mental health issues. Its main advantage pertains to broadening my horizons and giving me a bit more time to consider my future career path. Apart from the few obligatory modules, the course offers many optional modules, such as managing change, marketing management, rehabilitation and desistance from crime and the impact of problem drug use on children and families. Honestly, the names themselves stir up a wave of curiosity in me.

Working with the youth is crucial for the society as a whole on many levels. If I were allowed to contribute to solving current issues concerning young people, it would fulfil my intrinsic aspirations, and at the same time I would finally give something back to the society and to the Kellner Family Foundation for their support. For now, I can only hope for successful completion of my final year at the university, and for the realization of my next dream.