The most important thing is that you have the right balance of subjects that suits you and that you enjoy the subjects you choose. If you enjoy Geography then read on.....
You should also try to match your choices with the subjects that you do best in. If you are strong in Geography then it could be a good idea to continue studying it. Be careful not to base your choice on one good or bad mark. Which subjetcs are you consistently good at? Also remember that at GCSE and Post 16 your class sizes are smaller, which may help you to do better in the future. If you're good at Geography or you feel you could be good at Geography then read on.....
If you haven't made your mind up yet then maybe you should check that the department is right for you. What recent success has the department had in terms of exam results? For example last year, 1 in 3 Geography students achieved A* or A at GCSE. Every Geography student achieved an A or B at A Level and our first group of IB students achieved stunning results. Interested then read on.....
The final thing to help you make your choice should be all about you. We naturally want you to take Geography because we're passionate about the subject. Many of the topics in Geography like Development, aid, climate change, refugees and migration don't feature in any other subject. Have you ever heard that the flap of a butterfly's wing in the Sahara can lead to a Hurricane over the Carribean? Well Geography will help you understand why, and what's more will help you to understand so much about our complicated world.
So you are on your own - don't make your choices because it seems to be the most popular thing to do or because you like the teacher. Make your choices for yourself and maybe, just maybe, you'll come and explore the world with the Geography Department.
