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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

  • I studied 4 years for an MSc in mental health practice. I had a two-decade career before being bullied out of my last post in the field, after whistle-blowing.-It was during this post I passed MSc. I enjoyed studying and wrote several books which received good professioinl reviews, so I would say the study was worth it, though the outcome was not conducive to a happy life. I wish I'd had even a little careers advice because I would have taken a different path - archaeology, or gardening most likely. Now retired, I can study and work in my own garden for pleasure just as I wish, so that has been a great solace. And, too boot, time has proven my research on the ineffectivness of NHS systems, to deal with bullying triggered by lack of resources and stress.

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  • I studied 4 years for an MSc in mental health practice. I had a two-decade career before being bullied out of my last post in the field, after whistle-blowing.-It was during this post I passed MSc. I enjoyed studying and wrote several books which received good professioinl reviews, so I would say the study was worth it, though the outcome was not conducive to a happy life. I wish I'd had even a little careers advice because I would have taken a different path - archaeology, or gardening most likely. Now retired, I can study and work in my own garden for pleasure just as I wish, so that has been a great solace. And, too boot, time has proven my research on the ineffectivness of NHS systems, to deal with bullying triggered by lack of resources and stress.

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