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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? 

Parents

  • If you can do a degree level qualification while working or being sponsored, that is definitely the way to go. I believe that the armed forces and some large companies sponsor students on the proviso that the people they support work for them for a specified minimum number of years. I did two degrees while working at a university, was paid a salary all the time and had no fees. Writing up theses in the evening and at weekends while working full time was not easy, especially with two school-age kids, but the financial advantages outweighed that entirely.

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  • If you can do a degree level qualification while working or being sponsored, that is definitely the way to go. I believe that the armed forces and some large companies sponsor students on the proviso that the people they support work for them for a specified minimum number of years. I did two degrees while working at a university, was paid a salary all the time and had no fees. Writing up theses in the evening and at weekends while working full time was not easy, especially with two school-age kids, but the financial advantages outweighed that entirely.

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