What do you think?

Should school leavers be considering a review of their university plans in light of the economic downturn and mounting costs attached to tertiary educations?

Do you have tips to help students study on a budget?

 

Ex

Our fishmonger's 16 year old son Daniel, did holiday work with an electronics company. The firm has now taken him on full time and allowing to attend day release to study at college. He should come out with HND or equivalent and well on his way to a good career with work experience which is vital and a real bonus to any young person who has to compete in a challenging market.

She is looking at all sorts of part-time employment as she does want her independent income and frightened to get into debt.

She has signed up for Jobseekers allowance and what a dreadful experience that was for her. She had to run the gauntlet of less than friendly people outside the job centre. And when she got inside the first thing she noticed was that the chairs were nailed to the floor!

She nervously went through the registration process with a rather unhelpful man who obviously did not want to pay attention to her needs or concerns. 

She has to return to this depressing and daunting environment every two weeks! And she does not feel at all comfortable going on her own.

I think there should be different offices or sections for different types of applicants. 

This is a sad state of affairs for a young woman who just wants to get a job and contribute to society.

Lindsey