University

Having just sent off my UCAS application, I am extremely nervous and excited.
Going to university is a massive change of plan to what I had in mind last year. This time last year I wanted to either go straight into work after college or start an apprenticeship, preferably in finance. During the time I had off from college last summer, I realised that the only two units I didn't get a distinction in were to do with finance, so I decided against following that route. I then asked myself which unit did I enjoy the most during my first year at college. The answer to that question was without a doubt law. Although I still felt my knowledge of law was very basic. So I decided perhaps studying law at university was the answer. I had previously crossed out the option of going to university because of the cost and because I wanted to get into work and support myself and Lily as soon as possible. But spending an extra three years studying something I truly loved really began to appeal to me. I then purchased a book that would help me to decide if studying law at university was something that I really wanted to do and was capable of. I spent many weeks trying to make up my mind, and in the end I decided that getting a real education would set a good example for Lily and could be the best option for both of us (as I'd still have school holidays off to spend with her).

I've now applied to four universities to study law, all universities are within driving distance so I plan to stay living with my parents while I study. I decided this was the best idea as it would hopefully reduce the amount of debt I rack up on living expenses and it would also mean I have other people around to help with Lily (such as picking up from school, dropping off and potentially looking after if I have work to do during weekends).

Now the excitement has realy kicked in and I'm so pumped for our future. Since having Lily my main goal has been to give her a good life, and I think going to university is another step towards that.

xoxo