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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 uni when it was £3k. Similar that it was mostly getting me interviews. I learned some things, but a lot was covering what I had already learned when pursuing the subject as a hobby.

    The main value I got from uni was everything else. Met people i'm still friends with now. Some despite living over an hour away I know from experience are people I can rely on in a crisis. We're having a holiday soon with some I've not kept as up to date with. It also pushed me outside of and expanded my comfort zone which I think was a good thing, and it was a good stepping stone to learning how to live on my own.

    I think the value of uni goes beyond the course. But seeing things about plan 2 loans and how people aren't even paying off the interest, I'm not sure it's worth it anymore.

    Depends on circumstances though, which uni, etc.

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  • I went to uni when it was £3k. Similar that it was mostly getting me interviews. I learned some things, but a lot was covering what I had already learned when pursuing the subject as a hobby.

    The main value I got from uni was everything else. Met people i'm still friends with now. Some despite living over an hour away I know from experience are people I can rely on in a crisis. We're having a holiday soon with some I've not kept as up to date with. It also pushed me outside of and expanded my comfort zone which I think was a good thing, and it was a good stepping stone to learning how to live on my own.

    I think the value of uni goes beyond the course. But seeing things about plan 2 loans and how people aren't even paying off the interest, I'm not sure it's worth it anymore.

    Depends on circumstances though, which uni, etc.

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