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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 did a BA in English from 06-09. It didn't help me get a job but I did learn some useful life skills and it allowed me to move away from home and become more independent. I'm studying an Open Uni degree part time alongside work at the moment but am wavering in my dedication to it. I like having a project and feeling like I'm learning and 'achieving' but it's a lot of work for presumably little payback. 

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  • I did a BA in English from 06-09. It didn't help me get a job but I did learn some useful life skills and it allowed me to move away from home and become more independent. I'm studying an Open Uni degree part time alongside work at the moment but am wavering in my dedication to it. I like having a project and feeling like I'm learning and 'achieving' but it's a lot of work for presumably little payback. 

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