Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm the Grandma of a 19 year old. He's been diagnosed as dispraxic, dislexic & possible aspergers. He's struggled all his life , no friends at school , bullied etc.
He's very, very interested in astronomy and has just started a foundation year in astronomy/physics. However he says he's getting stressed & struggling and is talking of leaving. It's everything he's ever wanted and I'm so sad for him. He's above average IQ and a good memory.
I dread him leaving University as I've no idea what type of job he could do. I hate the thought of him doing a boring job when he was so looking forward to a career in astronomy.
Could anyone give me any advice for him or suggestions for his future?
many thanks
Leaving university and leaving university study are two seperate things. For example the Open University offer a degree in Austronomy and Planetary Science.... there is more than one way to get a degree.
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/qualifications/q64-ast
Both other posted replies are very sound advice
Thanks ... it's something worth thinking about.