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I got accepted to TUD for engineering but my parents arent so happy about it since it’s not a top school like UCD and DCU so that killed my excitement. I want to apply for college in the uk so I can get away from my home and I heard that clearing was a thing so I procrastinated for a few months before I finally got to filling out an application and I’m scared I won’t get into any colleges now since it’s too late. I got close to finishing an application but I saw there was a references section and I don’t know where I can even get one since I don’t even go to my secondary school anymore and I’m unemployed. I have until Tuesday to respond to my TUD offer so I’m wondering if I can just accept it and stall for a while and if a uk uni gets back to me I can just tell TUD I won’t be going there. Does anyone know what I should do?
A few things to note:
1) As pointed out elsewhere, employers don't care less where you went to college and even to a certain extent what your degree is in as long as it is broadly relevant.
2) Taking a year out is an option and reapply next year if you want? It's not unheard of and gives you a wee break to save up. Doesn't suit everyone, though, but if you are too stressed rushing now, it's an option. Especially if you really really want the UK
3) Your secondary school can still be used as references even if you aren't there anymore (unless home schooled?) . Your year heads and favourite teachers won't have forgotten you that quick. Furthermore, feel free to add character references, too. They just want a general feel you are grand and might not even contact them at all.
4) You can definitely stall if you want all though it's not my favourite option as it could be having a knock on effect on someone else who really wants that course.
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It's absolutely normal!! Almost every single student will do it either for their first job or for an application to college. I would imagine a lot of teachers would be honoured to know you trust them so much with that, so I definitely wouldn't have any concerns there. Your old Career Guidance teacher (if that's still a thing) would also absolutely do it or help you pick a teacher or talk to them. Most teachers don't stop caring about your progression the day you do your LC.
As for transferring, I'm honestly not sure. I would suggest talking to the college (the course heads are usually happy to discuss queries with potential students) you would like to go to and outline to them what course you are doing here (plus the modules you will complete, this is important). If the modules are similar enough, you may be able to, but its hard to say for certain when it's a different country.