Hannah Y12:
1. I am thinking about going to university and the visit has helped me. Leeds Met is one of the unis I am considering applying to and the course I want to do is on the same campus that we were at today. I think the timing is right for Y11 as it can help in A-Level choices.
Going to Teesside was something that helped me choose to do ICT as a fourth A-Level.
2. ICT will always be a helpful addition to any career as technologies are always changing and ICT is used in almost every job you apply for.
3. I am not considering taking ICT as a degree but the visit has helped me learn more about the university, what is it like and what facilities they have for the students to use.
4. I think that the talks given were useful as they did focus on the course in ICT but also some of the information could apply to all courses.
In addition, I think we all realise the importance of increasing your skills for job applications and taking advantage of opportunites, so there is an equal split between girls and boys.
…thank you Hannah for a thoughtful and considered response. – Mr S
Jess Y13:
1. Today really helped me, as before today I was unsure whether to go to Leeds met university or Cumbria. However after seeing how friendly everyone is and seeing the relaxed atmosphere etc I have decided to definitely go here for university in september.
2. I do think that ICT is useful in any career, even if what you are wanting to do will not be directly linked to ICT in some way. You
learn useful skills, for example our project management unit which the Y13 are just finishing I have learnt how to work successfully in a team with other people another useful skill is time management because you soon learn time plans are a nightmare to fill out if you don’t stick to your planned times.
3. Although I Am not planning on doing a degree in ICT after today and learning the sort of things you can work with like the 3D software sounded really exciting and a lot more creative than what I originally thought you would be doing in an ICT degree.
Thanks Jess… and what a positive result. I thought it was very friendly too. Mr S
Debbie Yr12
I enjoyed the trip and found it very useful when looking to go to university and to see the diverse courses they offer. The ICT side of the trip was very good as well as i found how diverse the ICT course were and the difference and simularities between them. I really liked looking at the 3D animation, i found it very interesting. The trip also helped me to make my mind up that i do want to go to uni, it was very helpful, to see the uni. The visit did show me what an ICT degree would be like an dit looks very appealing but i dont think its right for me, but i do think that ICT is a useful addition to any career.
Jade year 12
I’m not thinking of going to uni but the trip did make me see how uni life could be and i think it was good that the year 11s came as well as it gave them a feel of the future.
I think ict is a good thing to do as it can help you with whatever you do and it will always be a good quality to have.
I thought teeside was better as it felt they knew a lot more and were more organsised.
Alistair Y12
Overall the trip was helpful as it gave me a good understanding on university life although im not currently thinking of going to uni. I thought the ICT courses were quite interesting and are always going to be useful in later life and in any career. The visit has helped me understand about more ICT courses and i found the ICT business related course quite interesting.
I think to improve the trip further I thought some of the talks were too long and we could have been shown around more and been given more of a perspective on uni life.
I agree… Mr S
George Y11
1. Yes, I do intend to go to university. I think the trip did help in that it gave me an insight into university life that I would otherwise have only been able to speculate at. I think that the timing was right as it allows students who aren’t taking ICT at Sixth Form to visit a university.
2. I think ICT is a subject that will help everything passively, but some things more than others. I don’t currently intend taking ICT at A-Level although I can see why some people would find it incredibly useful for their future plans.
3. I’m not planning on doing an ICT degree but the trip did inform me of a lot of things involved with them. For example I didn’t realise quite how many ICT degree courses were available (6 or 7 I think).
4. I think to improve the trip in the future, show students a wider variety of aspects of university; also some of the talks were quite (too) long.
Ollie & Mark
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
-Yes we are are both thinking about going to university, and the visit was definitely very helpful as it provided information that will be very helpful in the future with regard to choosing courses & student life. Speaking as Y11s, who knew comparatively little about what uni-life is like, it was very eye-opening and has given us a first hand experience.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
-Well as computers are becoming ever more prevalent in the world of work, e.g. security, databases & software development, there will surely be plenty of jobs available in this sector. I am (Mark) and I am unforutunately not (Ollie).
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
It will be an important part of a music degree (Mark), but not directly ICT.
The visit showed all of the different types of ICT worker that there are, e.g. Database Management, Sales, Security & Forensics, 3D animator etc. etc. There are an unbelievable amount of courses available…
4. Anything else… what else do you need…?
Mark – My favourite aspect of the trip was just how informative it was, I enjoyed visiting the recording studio and green screen rooms as it showed us the wider opportunities an ICT course would involve.
Ollie – My favourite bit was just seeing what a university is like, and all the various departments, particularly places like the motion capture room as it shows the amazing level of technology that perhaps would be unavailable elsewhere.
We don’t really feel that the trip could have been improved, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Alex
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s? – Yes, yes, gave me an idea of uni life. yes i think so.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel? – maybe.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.- im contimplating it. and it has helped me learn about the course that are available.
Abbie yr12
I am thinkiing about going to university and the trip has helped me to realise what uni life may be like and the possible ICT courses there is and the differences in them. I think the trip was useful to yr 11’s and I wish I had the chance to go in yr 11 to see what it is like.
2. I think ICT can be a useful addition to a career as computers are used a lot in businesses now and people need to know how to use them.
3. WHilst on the trip I was considering whether to aply for an ICT degree, as it looked interesting and could be something different. The visit helped me learn more about the differnt types of courses and the vital differences between them.
SARAH Y12
1. I am not thinking about university. it has help me to decide whether I definetely wanted to go to university. I think the timing is right for Yr11s.
2. yes i think it is useful as everyone is going into modern age and going into computer stuff.
3. i am not considering an ict degree because i am not considering uni.
4. i think we could have been presented with a more of a tour of the living areas and spoken to more students about the courses but as well as university.
I agree and I had asked for talks from students… will feedback for next time.- Mr S
Dan Y12
1. Yes, I would love to go to university. I think the trip gave a decent insight into university life that, taking into account this was the second uni i have visited I think tee side unvenstity had a slight edge to it, as it just felt more welcoming and professional, than Leeds, however for the YR11’s i though it was a good starting point for them.
2. I think ICT is a subject that will help you in any job out there, as it has many transferable skills that can be used in any job.
3. I would like to do an ICT degree but i would also like to involve it around business as this is my strongest subject, and one that i am currently involved in, in and out of school.
4. I think to improve the trip in the future, more active like doing things would be better to keep us more motivated and also some of the talks were quite long.
All in all, another great trip from the ICT department [:)]
Charlotte Yr11
1/ I am thinking of going to university and it has helped me see what University was like and what courses you could do. And yes, it was the right time.
2/ yes it is useful because everyone uses computers nowadays.
3/ Yes I am and yes it did.
James Y11
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
Yes because I think it will help me improve my chances of getting a well-paid job and I think I will enjoy the experience. The visit has helped me because i now know a bit about some ICT courses at university and what facilities to expect there. I think the timing is right for year 11’s because it will help some people to choose which a-levels they will take.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
Yes i do because technology and computing is becoming more and more important and therefore ICT helps you understand and use this. I am most likely taking ICT for A-levels.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
I am thinking about it but am still not sure, and this visit has helped me learn more about this because I now know what kind of courses I can take and what facilities I will be using.
4. Anything else… what else do you need…?
I still think I need another visit to a different university as I still think I need more information about the ICT course, university life and other courses.
Tom & Tom’s Feedback
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
University is more of a possibility now that we have a better idea of what it is like.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
Yes, especially for the technology advanced future.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
Yes, i think ict would be a interesting and fun degree to have.
4. Anything else… what else do you need…?
I would have liked too have seen the accomidation, and possibly a few other faculties.
Hannah and Annabel Year 11
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
After the vist it made me more aware of what university is like and we are certain want to go to universities in the future.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
Yes, because ICT has grown increasingly over the years and is used in most jobs. So to have a qualification in ICT is a very useful qualification to have because its what future job employers will be searching for.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
No, but I do think its made me think about uni
Beth Y11
I am thinking about going to university and this trip has helped me a lot as I now know what it is like inside a university and start to
get a feel for one. I think the timings are good for year 11’s as knowing if you want to go to university helps you to decide your sixth form options. Also, if you are still unsure you can go again in year 12.
I do think that ICT is a useful addition to any career as technology is a major part of today’s world amd will continue to be. I am possibly thinking about taking ICT in sixth form.
I am not considering an ICT degree but I still found the trip useful as it talked about fees and work experience and I could also get a feel for the schedule.
Overall I think that the trip is very good. It is useful if you are considerig to take ICT further, but if not it is still useful to see around a university. A very good trip!
David Y11
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
I am almost certainly going to University. The visit has helped me as it developed my knowledge on Life at Uni, the possible IT courses and the many opportunities that are avaiable after leaving university. The timing would of been slightly better if we had the chance slightly earlier on in the year (before coursework deadlines and the run up to exams) although it has been a great opportunity and would go agian.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
ICT is a very useful addition to any career as it is a very diverse skill to have and it shows your ability to adapt to new technologies. I am deffinatley taking ICT for A level as I am hoping to study something along the lines of graphic design at university.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
As I have said above I am wanting to study Graphic design at university. I found that the trip was very interesting however it didn’t help that muchin learning about graphic design or similar courses.
Ryan Y11
1. i am considering going to university and it has been a valuable experience both for universites and ICT courses. It has opened my perspective to university and ict as a whole, i believe the timinhg was perfect during year 11 as it gives you that little more
experience about universities and also what to do in future life.
2. i am positive bout doing ICT for A-level as i believe it is a useful addition to any career, seen as many jobs nowadays and also in the future will hold some aspect of computing.
3. i was hoping to continue and get a degree in computer science, the more technical and mathematical approach, however this trip has improved my options and encouraged me even furthur to go into computing as a career.
4. i have no further comments about the trip appart from the fact it has been an invaluable experience in both university aspects andcomputing aspects of my future career.
Ethan Y11
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
-Yes, I am definitely thinking about going to university, and the visit was indeed rather helpful as it provided useful information for the future regarding courses and student life etc.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
I believe a competency in IT has become almost a necessity in the modern world, and more and more jobs and professions have a fundamental basis in this, however I am afraid my A-Level choices will be geared towards the Sciences and Maths, and I unfortunately have no space for IT.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
I am afraid I won’t be considering an IT degree, however it has given me an insight into university life in general.
4. Anything else… what else do you need…?
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the recording studio and green screen rooms as it showed us the kind of professional equipment that is available on a university course.
I don’t feel that the trip could have been improved to a significant extent, it was very focused on the IT aspect (which can be expected from an IT trip) which would prove very useful indeed for those thinking of studying IT in further education. However, I still thoroughly enjoyed gaining an insight into general university life etc.
Nathan Y11
1. I was thinking of going to university (to study transport design) before the trip and now I am more towards the idea of going to university as the trip did show some insight into university life, while also demonstrating the amount of time and effort required for a course. This trip has encouraged me to look at a career in game making or computer forensics. However I would have liked to have had more time to look around and talk to students to help with the decision of whether to go to university.
2. More and more jobs are requiring ict skills so for that reason I think it is important to learn some while in school however, unless you are wanting to go into a computer based career their is no point taking ict past gcse level. I am taking ict at alevel as I am now considering a career in game making or computer forensics.
3. Yes as I said before I am considering a degree in either game making or computer forensics and the trip took some of the pressure of deciding what to now as I learned that even in the first year of university I can still switch course as the first year is very similar for most it courses.
4. I really enjoyed the trip and it helped me alot as I have now decided to stay on to sixth form and then possibly go to university. I am looking forwards to the Teesside trip next year and hopefully that will persuade me to either go to or not to go to university.
Holly Y11
I am thinking of going to university and I think this trip has been useful in experiencing what the learning environment and facilities are like in such. I think that going in year 11 was a good idea as, although I had already begun to think about possible courses I would like to do in the future, I had never had a chance to visit a university before.
I think ICT is extremely important in the 21st century, and being competent with computers and technology is most likely going to become a necessity in our future lives and careers. Although I am not planning to take ICT at a-level, I think completing this course for my GCSE was very beneficial as I have learnt many skills, in particular project management skills.
Again, I am not considering a degree in ICT, but the trip has been very beneficial in helping me learn about all the possible courses available if I ever decided that I would like to do such. It has also made me appreciate the importance of the subject and in how many sectors it is used (police, game making etc.)
Overall I thought the trip was very useful, although it may have focused a little too much on ICT, as I was hoping to learn about other courses. Although I appreciate that it was an ICT trip.
As for the 50/50 split of girls, I think this was mainly because a growing number of girls are wanting to go to university and pursue careers in technology based sectors.
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Apr 21 2012
Y11/12 and 13s Visit to Leeds Met University
Hannah Y12:
1. I am thinking about going to university and the visit has helped me. Leeds Met is one of the unis I am considering applying to and the course I want to do is on the same campus that we were at today. I think the timing is right for Y11 as it can help in A-Level choices.
Going to Teesside was something that helped me choose to do ICT as a fourth A-Level.
2. ICT will always be a helpful addition to any career as technologies are always changing and ICT is used in almost every job you apply for.
3. I am not considering taking ICT as a degree but the visit has helped me learn more about the university, what is it like and what facilities they have for the students to use.
4. I think that the talks given were useful as they did focus on the course in ICT but also some of the information could apply to all courses.
In addition, I think we all realise the importance of increasing your skills for job applications and taking advantage of opportunites, so there is an equal split between girls and boys.
…thank you Hannah for a thoughtful and considered response. – Mr S
Jess Y13:
1. Today really helped me, as before today I was unsure whether to go to Leeds met university or Cumbria. However after seeing how friendly everyone is and seeing the relaxed atmosphere etc I have decided to definitely go here for university in september.
2. I do think that ICT is useful in any career, even if what you are wanting to do will not be directly linked to ICT in some way. You
learn useful skills, for example our project management unit which the Y13 are just finishing I have learnt how to work successfully in a team with other people another useful skill is time management because you soon learn time plans are a nightmare to fill out if you don’t stick to your planned times.
3. Although I Am not planning on doing a degree in ICT after today and learning the sort of things you can work with like the 3D software sounded really exciting and a lot more creative than what I originally thought you would be doing in an ICT degree.
Thanks Jess… and what a positive result. I thought it was very friendly too. Mr S
Debbie Yr12
I enjoyed the trip and found it very useful when looking to go to university and to see the diverse courses they offer. The ICT side of the trip was very good as well as i found how diverse the ICT course were and the difference and simularities between them. I really liked looking at the 3D animation, i found it very interesting. The trip also helped me to make my mind up that i do want to go to uni, it was very helpful, to see the uni. The visit did show me what an ICT degree would be like an dit looks very appealing but i dont think its right for me, but i do think that ICT is a useful addition to any career.
Jade year 12
I’m not thinking of going to uni but the trip did make me see how uni life could be and i think it was good that the year 11s came as well as it gave them a feel of the future.
I think ict is a good thing to do as it can help you with whatever you do and it will always be a good quality to have.
I thought teeside was better as it felt they knew a lot more and were more organsised.
Alistair Y12
Overall the trip was helpful as it gave me a good understanding on university life although im not currently thinking of going to uni. I thought the ICT courses were quite interesting and are always going to be useful in later life and in any career. The visit has helped me understand about more ICT courses and i found the ICT business related course quite interesting.
I think to improve the trip further I thought some of the talks were too long and we could have been shown around more and been given more of a perspective on uni life.
I agree… Mr S
George Y11
1. Yes, I do intend to go to university. I think the trip did help in that it gave me an insight into university life that I would otherwise have only been able to speculate at. I think that the timing was right as it allows students who aren’t taking ICT at Sixth Form to visit a university.
2. I think ICT is a subject that will help everything passively, but some things more than others. I don’t currently intend taking ICT at A-Level although I can see why some people would find it incredibly useful for their future plans.
3. I’m not planning on doing an ICT degree but the trip did inform me of a lot of things involved with them. For example I didn’t realise quite how many ICT degree courses were available (6 or 7 I think).
4. I think to improve the trip in the future, show students a wider variety of aspects of university; also some of the talks were quite (too) long.
Ollie & Mark
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
-Yes we are are both thinking about going to university, and the visit was definitely very helpful as it provided information that will be very helpful in the future with regard to choosing courses & student life. Speaking as Y11s, who knew comparatively little about what uni-life is like, it was very eye-opening and has given us a first hand experience.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
-Well as computers are becoming ever more prevalent in the world of work, e.g. security, databases & software development, there will surely be plenty of jobs available in this sector. I am (Mark) and I am unforutunately not (Ollie).
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
It will be an important part of a music degree (Mark), but not directly ICT.
The visit showed all of the different types of ICT worker that there are, e.g. Database Management, Sales, Security & Forensics, 3D animator etc. etc. There are an unbelievable amount of courses available…
4. Anything else… what else do you need…?
Mark – My favourite aspect of the trip was just how informative it was, I enjoyed visiting the recording studio and green screen rooms as it showed us the wider opportunities an ICT course would involve.
Ollie – My favourite bit was just seeing what a university is like, and all the various departments, particularly places like the motion capture room as it shows the amazing level of technology that perhaps would be unavailable elsewhere.
We don’t really feel that the trip could have been improved, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Alex
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s? – Yes, yes, gave me an idea of uni life. yes i think so.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel? – maybe.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.- im contimplating it. and it has helped me learn about the course that are available.
Abbie yr12
I am thinkiing about going to university and the trip has helped me to realise what uni life may be like and the possible ICT courses there is and the differences in them. I think the trip was useful to yr 11’s and I wish I had the chance to go in yr 11 to see what it is like.
2. I think ICT can be a useful addition to a career as computers are used a lot in businesses now and people need to know how to use them.
3. WHilst on the trip I was considering whether to aply for an ICT degree, as it looked interesting and could be something different. The visit helped me learn more about the differnt types of courses and the vital differences between them.
SARAH Y12
1. I am not thinking about university. it has help me to decide whether I definetely wanted to go to university. I think the timing is right for Yr11s.
2. yes i think it is useful as everyone is going into modern age and going into computer stuff.
3. i am not considering an ict degree because i am not considering uni.
4. i think we could have been presented with a more of a tour of the living areas and spoken to more students about the courses but as well as university.
I agree and I had asked for talks from students… will feedback for next time.- Mr S
Dan Y12
1. Yes, I would love to go to university. I think the trip gave a decent insight into university life that, taking into account this was the second uni i have visited I think tee side unvenstity had a slight edge to it, as it just felt more welcoming and professional, than Leeds, however for the YR11’s i though it was a good starting point for them.
2. I think ICT is a subject that will help you in any job out there, as it has many transferable skills that can be used in any job.
3. I would like to do an ICT degree but i would also like to involve it around business as this is my strongest subject, and one that i am currently involved in, in and out of school.
4. I think to improve the trip in the future, more active like doing things would be better to keep us more motivated and also some of the talks were quite long.
All in all, another great trip from the ICT department [:)]
Charlotte Yr11
1/ I am thinking of going to university and it has helped me see what University was like and what courses you could do. And yes, it was the right time.
2/ yes it is useful because everyone uses computers nowadays.
3/ Yes I am and yes it did.
James Y11
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
Yes because I think it will help me improve my chances of getting a well-paid job and I think I will enjoy the experience. The visit has helped me because i now know a bit about some ICT courses at university and what facilities to expect there. I think the timing is right for year 11’s because it will help some people to choose which a-levels they will take.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
Yes i do because technology and computing is becoming more and more important and therefore ICT helps you understand and use this. I am most likely taking ICT for A-levels.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
I am thinking about it but am still not sure, and this visit has helped me learn more about this because I now know what kind of courses I can take and what facilities I will be using.
4. Anything else… what else do you need…?
I still think I need another visit to a different university as I still think I need more information about the ICT course, university life and other courses.
Tom & Tom’s Feedback
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
University is more of a possibility now that we have a better idea of what it is like.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
Yes, especially for the technology advanced future.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
Yes, i think ict would be a interesting and fun degree to have.
4. Anything else… what else do you need…?
I would have liked too have seen the accomidation, and possibly a few other faculties.
Hannah and Annabel Year 11
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
After the vist it made me more aware of what university is like and we are certain want to go to universities in the future.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
Yes, because ICT has grown increasingly over the years and is used in most jobs. So to have a qualification in ICT is a very useful qualification to have because its what future job employers will be searching for.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
No, but I do think its made me think about uni
Beth Y11
I am thinking about going to university and this trip has helped me a lot as I now know what it is like inside a university and start to
get a feel for one. I think the timings are good for year 11’s as knowing if you want to go to university helps you to decide your sixth form options. Also, if you are still unsure you can go again in year 12.
I do think that ICT is a useful addition to any career as technology is a major part of today’s world amd will continue to be. I am possibly thinking about taking ICT in sixth form.
I am not considering an ICT degree but I still found the trip useful as it talked about fees and work experience and I could also get a feel for the schedule.
Overall I think that the trip is very good. It is useful if you are considerig to take ICT further, but if not it is still useful to see around a university. A very good trip!
David Y11
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
I am almost certainly going to University. The visit has helped me as it developed my knowledge on Life at Uni, the possible IT courses and the many opportunities that are avaiable after leaving university. The timing would of been slightly better if we had the chance slightly earlier on in the year (before coursework deadlines and the run up to exams) although it has been a great opportunity and would go agian.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
ICT is a very useful addition to any career as it is a very diverse skill to have and it shows your ability to adapt to new technologies. I am deffinatley taking ICT for A level as I am hoping to study something along the lines of graphic design at university.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
As I have said above I am wanting to study Graphic design at university. I found that the trip was very interesting however it didn’t help that muchin learning about graphic design or similar courses.
Ryan Y11
1. i am considering going to university and it has been a valuable experience both for universites and ICT courses. It has opened my perspective to university and ict as a whole, i believe the timinhg was perfect during year 11 as it gives you that little more
experience about universities and also what to do in future life.
2. i am positive bout doing ICT for A-level as i believe it is a useful addition to any career, seen as many jobs nowadays and also in the future will hold some aspect of computing.
3. i was hoping to continue and get a degree in computer science, the more technical and mathematical approach, however this trip has improved my options and encouraged me even furthur to go into computing as a career.
4. i have no further comments about the trip appart from the fact it has been an invaluable experience in both university aspects andcomputing aspects of my future career.
Ethan Y11
1. Are you thinking about going to university? Has the visit helped you? If so, how? Was the timing right for Y11s?
-Yes, I am definitely thinking about going to university, and the visit was indeed rather helpful as it provided useful information for the future regarding courses and student life etc.
2. Do you believe that ICT is a useful addition to any career? Y11s – are you thinking of ICT Alevel?
I believe a competency in IT has become almost a necessity in the modern world, and more and more jobs and professions have a fundamental basis in this, however I am afraid my A-Level choices will be geared towards the Sciences and Maths, and I unfortunately have no space for IT.
3. Are you considering an ict degree? Has this visit helped you learn more about this.
I am afraid I won’t be considering an IT degree, however it has given me an insight into university life in general.
4. Anything else… what else do you need…?
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the recording studio and green screen rooms as it showed us the kind of professional equipment that is available on a university course.
I don’t feel that the trip could have been improved to a significant extent, it was very focused on the IT aspect (which can be expected from an IT trip) which would prove very useful indeed for those thinking of studying IT in further education. However, I still thoroughly enjoyed gaining an insight into general university life etc.
Nathan Y11
1. I was thinking of going to university (to study transport design) before the trip and now I am more towards the idea of going to university as the trip did show some insight into university life, while also demonstrating the amount of time and effort required for a course. This trip has encouraged me to look at a career in game making or computer forensics. However I would have liked to have had more time to look around and talk to students to help with the decision of whether to go to university.
2. More and more jobs are requiring ict skills so for that reason I think it is important to learn some while in school however, unless you are wanting to go into a computer based career their is no point taking ict past gcse level. I am taking ict at alevel as I am now considering a career in game making or computer forensics.
3. Yes as I said before I am considering a degree in either game making or computer forensics and the trip took some of the pressure of deciding what to now as I learned that even in the first year of university I can still switch course as the first year is very similar for most it courses.
4. I really enjoyed the trip and it helped me alot as I have now decided to stay on to sixth form and then possibly go to university. I am looking forwards to the Teesside trip next year and hopefully that will persuade me to either go to or not to go to university.
Holly Y11
I am thinking of going to university and I think this trip has been useful in experiencing what the learning environment and facilities are like in such. I think that going in year 11 was a good idea as, although I had already begun to think about possible courses I would like to do in the future, I had never had a chance to visit a university before.
I think ICT is extremely important in the 21st century, and being competent with computers and technology is most likely going to become a necessity in our future lives and careers. Although I am not planning to take ICT at a-level, I think completing this course for my GCSE was very beneficial as I have learnt many skills, in particular project management skills.
Again, I am not considering a degree in ICT, but the trip has been very beneficial in helping me learn about all the possible courses available if I ever decided that I would like to do such. It has also made me appreciate the importance of the subject and in how many sectors it is used (police, game making etc.)
Overall I thought the trip was very useful, although it may have focused a little too much on ICT, as I was hoping to learn about other courses. Although I appreciate that it was an ICT trip.
As for the 50/50 split of girls, I think this was mainly because a growing number of girls are wanting to go to university and pursue careers in technology based sectors.
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