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that exams behind them, 12 students Sam Jacobs is throwing himself into his passion for medicine in order to increase their chances uni this summer. Already attended open days at universities in Manchester and Nottingham, and embarks on an experience of more work in hospitals. "I am fascinated by medicine more than ever," said Sam, one of five education students Guardian is following in the path to college. "At open houses, I really enjoyed meeting the teachers, who were very excited. It's definitely given me an idea of ??what I have to wait. "

seventeen, Sam is the first in their family to attend college, and is based on work experience to inform their decisions. "After spending a week at Homerton Hospital in north London, and learned about the different areas, I realized it is important to keep an open mind when looking at university courses, and know that there are more than one way. "The former sixth visited a number of universities, including St. George's University of London and Birmingham and Manchester and Nottingham to see the course options.

His school, JFS, a great mix of Kenton, north London, has sessions at conferences and tell students on the UCAS process. "Last week we had a seminar in higher education where there is more information on academic and social aspects of the university," says Sam is not sure whether to enter university in 2012 or 2013, because he plans a sabbatical, GapMedics be a superior option, which organizes work experience for students in India, Zambia and St. Lucia.

Summer of Sam is busy and that is including a performance of Othello at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and spend time helping children with special needs and learning difficulties for charity , of Norwood. Also booked to stay for the last week of August to work on the rehabilitation unit of Finchley Memorial Hospital for "a better knowledge of geriatrics." And one thing more willing to shake Sam: "I look forward to spending time with my friends," adds

• life is a little less exciting for students 13 Josh Kay Stourport English school, which ended only A2 exams on Friday. He needs to fulfill its offer AAB University of Manchester. "My exams are going well - I think," he said. "I think I've done enough to get the grades I want in the tests I've taken so far. History and sociology that I'm not worried about my English exam coming , as I have in my high English AS and A * as part of this year, then most likely I will have a total of A German does not worry me too much, or as my admission to the university does not depend on it. "
• Josh admits that his room was one of the first victims of the test fever. "I was going crazy in the last month, making it much relief, color coded, annotated pieces of paper maps and review, and one side of my room is full of papers, files and books on various subjects, "he said. "Overall the review does not bother me too, I know it will soon be over - and it's worth if I can get the grades I want, but I get a little annoying at times.".

plans for uni, Josh has organized its finances and student accommodation in Manchester and asked her back

opportunities in Birmingham, but has not been answered yet. "My main concern about the college right now is whether I will have the property that I want, how I want a bathroom," he says. "Otherwise, I'm very excited to go to my potential of universities in the cities - I live on the edge of a small town is not particularly -. And they have great facilities and courses "

This summer, Josh has a shopping list to buy the UNI, including books, clothing, stationery, and a new laptop. Also in your task list is a plus: not related to A-levels, but their driving test. "I hope when booking after my exams are over," he says. "Other than that, I also go camping with friends for a week because the last thing to do together before, we're all going our different universities. I could try to find a part-time work for several weeks during the summer, so I have something to do. "
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