I won't pretend to understand any of that.
It's a while since I was in your position, and the Scottish education system is slightly different.

I have a friend at Leeds University! I must introduce you to each other.*

* I have a Facebook friend at Leeds University, I met him in 2006 while we were travelling. I haven't seen him since then, and I have no intention of introducing you to each other.
( The Hedgehog From Hell is recycling turmeric as we speak, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:02, archived)

Haha that made me do an actual arf!
I've got to get the grades first. No easy feat in Chemistry Biology Physics and Maths. Well I'm finding it hard at least.
( the_rhyme_minister is A Pimp Named Slickback, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:04, archived)

I did the same, but Philosophy instead of Biology.

( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:05, archived)

I got five Bs in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths and English
but that was Highers in Scotland, rather than A-levels.

The annoying thing was that I was expecting to get at least 3 As, and I was within 5% of an A in each exam. It was disappointing at the time, because it made it more difficult to do my first choice of degree. So I did something else instead.

What I'm trying to say is: don't be downhearted if your plans seem to fail, there will be plenty of other options available to you.
( The Hedgehog From Hell is recycling turmeric as we speak, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:09, archived)

Sage advice, thanks!
Did it all work out in the end?
( the_rhyme_minister is A Pimp Named Slickback, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:13, archived)

Well...
I originally wanted to do medicine, but by the time I was 16 I was going off the idea anyway because it looked like too stressful an occupation.

So I did pharmacy instead. I've been qualified for 10 years, and I desperately want to do something else with my life. Plus, I have genuinely proved that I was an idiot if I thought that being a pharmacist was going to be less stressful.

I may have just undermined my previous encouragement, but fuck it. I'll just try not to go into a rant about how much fucking pressure I'm under every day, and how little you pathetic cunts in the general public appreciate it.
( The Hedgehog From Hell is recycling turmeric as we speak, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:21, archived)

Hey, pipe down and get me my pills.

( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:23, archived)

Yes, sir.
Sorry to keep you so long. Would you like a paper umbrella in your methadone?
( The Hedgehog From Hell is recycling turmeric as we speak, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:25, archived)

No, just a plastic elephant today please.
I'll be working in the NHS come September, so I expect I'll share your level of despression and unfulfillment.
( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:27, archived)

at least you've already resigned yourself to it.
That's the wisest way to start.

what's "despression"?
( The Hedgehog From Hell is recycling turmeric as we speak, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:30, archived)

if anyone asks, it's a medical term known only to us professionals. It has nothing to do with poor spelling
( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:31, archived)

There's always Leeds Met.
I got into BSc Computing with a B and a C. And one of those was General Studies... This was 1998 tho. A Levels were harder back then.
(theSHALROTH is learning Japanese, I really think so, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:18, archived)