u/Patient-Hornet752

Hi, I'm (20F) a French student that did the Bac in 2024 considering applying to universities in Québec to do a Bachelor's in Political Science (since tuition would be more affordable for me). I've spent the last two years trying, in vain, to get into a licence science politique* *through Parcoursup. That would have been the most convenient route, but it simply isn't an option for me (I got waitlisted and ultimately didn’t get into a single Uni I applied to for Political Science).

I struggled a lot in Première, and my grades pretty much reflect that. I got a 6 on the Bac Français écrit and a 10 on the oral. But I managed to bring my grades up in Terminale, and I graduated with a 13.05 overall average (which isn’t great, I’m aware, but it was the best I could do in the moment): 17 in HGGSP, 16 in LLCER Anglais, 13 in the Grand Oral, and 17.6 in DNL. I also took the DGEMC option and got a 12 in that. I did do badly in Philo though and I got an 8 there, unfortunately. That’s basically what my Bac Générale results look like.

As for my other subject grades throughout the two years: English was consistently around 18-19. In German, I went from an 11 in Première to an 18 in Terminale. History/Geography hovered around 12-13. Math was by far my worst subject, and I got a 7. In EMC I had a 14, and in Enseignement Scientifique a 10.

I really want to study Political Science. But at this point, I’m starting to think it’s nothing more than a pipe dream. I guess I just want an objective, brutally honest take on whether I have a shot or not. All the people I’ve asked previously probably sugarcoat it because it’s tough news to deliver. But I need to know if there’s still hope for me. Are there any Universities in Québec or Montréal that I could realistically get into? Should I just accept that I can’t study Political Science and take up something else?

Also, I know this is really long so thank you to everyone who read all of this ^^ :)

For Context: I'm (20F) a college drop out living in France but considering moving back to the Philippines. I dropped out because of financial and personal reasons (mental health struggles, family problems, etc..) but I eventually plan on attending college once I manage to save enough money (also once I become more stable mentally)

I'm also debating on trying to go to college in the Philippines - since after 2 years of trying in France I still haven't succeeded in getting accepted to any universities for the program I truly want to pursue (Political science)

The thing is, before I can even think of college, I need to work for at least a year or two and save up enough money. I have no work experience, I honestly have no idea what to expect since I haven't lived in the Philippines for years now (I moved away at 11 years old). From what I've seen online, a bachelor's degree is a requirement for nearly every job opening.

Will I have a hard time looking for a job if I move back to the Philippines? What kind of jobs would be accessible for me? Am I just better off staying in France?

I'm honestly so lost. I’m not sure which direction to take. I would genuinely appreciate any advice or tips, even just a discussion

Hi, I’m (20F) a college drop out living in France but considering moving back to the Philippines. I dropped out because of financial and personal reasons (mental health struggles) but I eventually plan on attending college once I manage to save enough money.

I’m actually debating on trying to go to college in the Philippines - since after 2 years of trying in France I still haven’t succeeded in getting accepted to any universities for the program I truly want to pursue.

The thing is, before I can even think of college, I need to work for at least a year or two and save up enough money. I have no work experience, I honestly have no idea what to expect since I haven’t lived in the Philippines for years now (I moved at 12 years old). From what I’ve seen online, a bachelor’s degree is a requirement for nearly every job opening.

Will I have a hard time looking for a job in the Philippines? What kinds of jobs would most likely be accessible for me? Am I just better off staying in France despite having a hard time finding a job due to lack of experience?

I’m honestly pretty lost, so any advice or tips of any sort is greatly appreciated