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Was it worth going to University?

Mads

Given the state of the student loan system, especially from 2012-13 / Plan 2 / £9k (I can only sympathise). I went to university in England from 04-07. I completed a foundation & honours degree in Sports Science. Why? I loved it more than anything else in my life at the time. I turned a passionate hobby into a career, it didn't last long. Degrees I'm certain got me through the door in past interviews. If I had my time again I wouldn't go to university, I would hope to do an apprenticeship or join our armed forces. 

I'm curious about your experiences? 

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  • I went to the local technical college rather than University, but it was HE, so still had to take out a loan.

    I say no, it wasn't worth it. I had to swap my disability benefit claim for a £3000/year student grant, losing me £2000 per year in income. This is significant because I have not once worked in the field I studied (engineering).

    I even wrote a letter to the principal of the college last year to express my regret. Of course it is far worse now. Benefits are worth far less. Student grants got replaced by loans. Cost of living went up, and tuition fees are far higher. My outstanding unpaid tuition fee loan is about £7000 now (for two years study).

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  • I went to the local technical college rather than University, but it was HE, so still had to take out a loan.

    I say no, it wasn't worth it. I had to swap my disability benefit claim for a £3000/year student grant, losing me £2000 per year in income. This is significant because I have not once worked in the field I studied (engineering).

    I even wrote a letter to the principal of the college last year to express my regret. Of course it is far worse now. Benefits are worth far less. Student grants got replaced by loans. Cost of living went up, and tuition fees are far higher. My outstanding unpaid tuition fee loan is about £7000 now (for two years study).

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