I also feel though, that whilst I'm still able to afford it/and, also, able to mentally/physically attend; then, there's no reason why I should not be in college studying towards obtaining a qualification; as opposed to just staying at home and studying on my own; with no possibility of gaining any qualification in that way?!
After quitting going to the class which I've attended for 5+ years long at Morley College, Lambeth North in London, UK; called, Arts for People with Learning Disabilities; I quit mainly because it wasn't giving me any 'official' qualification; and, also, the class based work wasn't truly demanding enough; which made me go off and do my own thing, instead.
I next completed doing 12 weeks of Art Pre-Foundation. Right now, the Art Foundation class has already started, Mon/Fri...and, this is now the end of the 2nd week, Fri; but, still not too late for me to be able to join in. Only the cost is £1,622.00; and, it lasts for a whole entire year long; from Sep 2011 down to July 2012. My problem there is, number 1, that sum is far too expensive for me to be able to afford...but, not impossible; however, as I see it...most 12 weeks courses costs around £100+...; and, for that same amount of money, I could buy 16 x 12 weeks courses!
Number 2, I'm really not sure I have it in me to make a commitment to doing just one same course for a whole entire year; because I'm pretty sure that, sooner or later, I'm going to feel, really and truly, bored doing 'fixed' course work! Instead, I prefer to do much shorter courses consisting of up to 12 weeks long; which will allow me a certain amount of FREEDOM to go change my mind, afterwards; for example, I could go off and do something else which is entirely 'different'.
What I'm actually aiming for is to be able to get into university one day; and, possibly, continuing with the Art Foundation course would be the fastest route to my achieving that.
Beginners Digital Photography, starts today; costing, £206.00; but, isn't certificated; however, it could later lead on to me taking a certificated course in photography.
I'm also thinking, though, of taking a few FREE courses such as basic English/Maths. I think, they said the test dates would be the 20/23rd Sep.; for them to find out exactly what level you are currently at; and, then, they would be able to direct you as to which course would truly suit you best.
There is another possibility, however; and, that is to chose courses which are starting not, right now; but, instead, next month/next year; and, pay for these really early to make sure I get a place. For this purpose, I'm trying to compile a list...of course code numbers/names/dates/times/duration/other details/-etc.
Furthermore, Morley College, is not the only college in London; instead, there are many more...; and, I haven't yet gone and checked out what all of these other colleges might be able to offer me?
In addition to which, as well as, external colleges; it's possible to go and study online, instead; and, there are various online schools which will allow you to do that; I need to do more research into this way of thinking, too.
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