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Conflicted on whether i should do classics at a good university or finance and accounting at mid university ?

Im resitting my alevels in math and economics, with classics as a new alevel, i previously failed physics, honestly i would really enjoy classics but it clashes with expectations, its unconventional to my parents, who’s approval i would need to gain, but F&A is vocational and straightforward, but i would only apply to mid tier Russel groups, compared to applying to classics at ucl, kcl- even though i am a resit student. Any advice?

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Hi, I would recommend you take a look at what energizes you before jumping to conclusions:
Step 1: look at your past week/month/year:
- how much time did you spend on literature, language & classics?
- how much time did you spend organizing your finances, compare purchase decisions?
- Do these activities give you energy or do they drain you?
- Are you motivated by the process or by outcomes and achievements?
Step 2: evaluate your options:
- look at the curriculum: what do people in Classics & F&A actually do on a weekly basis? -> do these activities match with what energizes you
- Evaluate the curriculum & jobs people do after for:
- theory vs hands on applications
- discussion vs data driven arguments
- subjective judging vs objective & predictable results
Step 3: based on the matches between your drivers and options decide your preferred option

Worst case you spend a year on something that energizes you.
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