Thanks for the info

First off, I didn't expect a university offer to come until January. I didn't even expect to get a place!!! All of a sudden..poof!!!

Ian & discussed this last night and I need to make a long term plan. I want to have a career in the area afterwards. So, I'm mainly wondering what to do before I enter the course. For example, what books would you suggest reading?

What questions should I be asking when i visit a planning consultancy? Should I try & get a job within a planning firm (say as an admin person)??

Also, one of our company's subsidiaries is a planning firm but am wondering what the proper etiquette is in terms of introducing myself etc. I don't want to overstep any boundaries but also want to get the info I require.

I know the DPI (Western Australia Dept of Planning & Infrastructure) has some positions available. I'm just not sure how they'd be with a part time student applying...I'll just apply & see.

Any ideas?

C