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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 think what is most useful is to have a few years after high school where you develop your interests.

    I went to uni, but the noisy environment made me skip lessons if I could. Instead, I would go to the silent room in the library and read what they taught from notes, slides, or books. Overall, I probably studied more hours than most, but that was okay.

    But during those years I did learn some discipline (for tests primarily) and read a lot of stuff. I think it was overall the period I developed the most as an individual.

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  • I think what is most useful is to have a few years after high school where you develop your interests.

    I went to uni, but the noisy environment made me skip lessons if I could. Instead, I would go to the silent room in the library and read what they taught from notes, slides, or books. Overall, I probably studied more hours than most, but that was okay.

    But during those years I did learn some discipline (for tests primarily) and read a lot of stuff. I think it was overall the period I developed the most as an individual.

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