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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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  • Yes definitely good for me Thumbsup  . I went to London’s UCL in the 70s, came out with a 2:1 B.Sc. Hons in my (then) special interest. I enjoyed my time there but didn’t make any lasting friends as I prioritised studying over drinking ale in the union bar and going to gigs, I was regarded as a swot. The degree as others have said opened doors which wouldn’t otherwise have been accessible, so I went into management training with a large metals conglomerate and did well. In those days there were no loans but just a grant which covered everything, but then only about 5% of young people went to uni so it was affordable to be given the grants by a combination of local and national government, now with over 50% going to uni this isnt possible. Im retired now btw.

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  • Yes definitely good for me Thumbsup  . I went to London’s UCL in the 70s, came out with a 2:1 B.Sc. Hons in my (then) special interest. I enjoyed my time there but didn’t make any lasting friends as I prioritised studying over drinking ale in the union bar and going to gigs, I was regarded as a swot. The degree as others have said opened doors which wouldn’t otherwise have been accessible, so I went into management training with a large metals conglomerate and did well. In those days there were no loans but just a grant which covered everything, but then only about 5% of young people went to uni so it was affordable to be given the grants by a combination of local and national government, now with over 50% going to uni this isnt possible. Im retired now btw.

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