As September rolls around again I feel the urge to buy myself some new stationary and prepare for a year of lessons and homework despite the fact I finished my education three years ago at the University of Westminster. This year’s university freshers are facing disgustingly high tuition fees of £9000 a year and a comment on the ‘letters’ page of the i newspaper made me think about how much university is really worth.
You don't get much more grass roots than this, politicians ;-)
My degree is worthless, for me. History,and now I am a project manager in marine construction. Charlie I see we have a few things in common. I also am a musician and carpenter. Although I must admit, my woodworking days have turned into profit/loss spreadsheets, and my guitar playing nights have turned into looking at my classic guitars hanging on the wall in my study. Life is slower but I still love History, too bad I could not eat with that education.
cheers
I’m just about to get out of carpentry, sort of, start as carpentry lecturer after vacation. Thought of teaching yourself? Could run a small history class in evenings
Actually, I have learned in my many years, that I am not a good teacher. Its what I wanted to do when I was young, but I do not have the skills to keep the attention of youngsters. My grandfather was a woodworker, so I always had it in me to do carpentry, and I have a great career these days. Almost all of my projects are marine projects so I spend plenty of time on the water when Im not behind a desk, and thats just as good. I am still ravenous about history, it is a great hobby!
cheers
Hey Charlie I have just visited/commented in Maxine’s blog. Thanks for the link. Ralph