hey, what a co-incidence... I have just been offered a place at Pershore on the HND (first 2 years are same as BSc) My IT role is being made redundant (as I wasn't prepared to go and work in Norwich...) and I have decided to use the "disaster" to do the horticulture course I have always wanted; with the aim to start my own business. Hey, there's no IT jobs out there at the moment so I may as well do something productive (no pub intended ;)) rather than go on "job seekers".
I want to do the BSc, but can only financially commit to 2 years, so will do the HND - first 2 years are same as BSc, so I can do the 3rd year if I wish to later with no penalties. Like you, having any degree is often more imprtant than what it is. I knew a guy in IT who had a music PhD... I may have to get back into IT after the course to pay the mortgage (and during summer hols with short contracts) and start a business part time initially, but I hope a miracle will occur and I will not ever have to work in IT again...
I have not been online recently as I have been so busy, so have only just read all your posts
I had seriously considered Askham Bryan, which i live near to, but the enthusiasm at AB seemed seriously lacking, and at the open day, horticulture was noticeably absent in showing off their courses... So I went to Pershore last week to guage a difference, despite it being 200 miles away... wow, what a difference, I always knew it was a good college, but the difference was amazing...
Maybe I will meet you there. I am now considering where to live on the college days! I am looking at cheap B&B's, but I may even buy a small caravan and find a site & storage!!! The main thing is I need to keep expenses down so I can keep paying my mortgage (bulding work on house is now on long term hold :()
if you wish to communicate with me, please pm me.
mat