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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

  • Best decision ever. I studied natural sciences in Cambridge and for the first time in my life I met likeminded people and made friends that have stayed with me for life. I miss that time so much. I loved the academic atmosphere and the teaching style- there was a lot of emphasis on independent learning and we were encouraged to explore our interests - I think I did take ‘read what you like’ maybe a bit too literally but the way the exams and course was structured going down random rabbit holes and learning random info was actually not a bad thing. Socially it was also much easier to fit in than at school- it was totally fine to just disappear in your room for a few weeks and I came accross people that I connected with- I had no idea making friends could be so easy. I have really struggled though since I left- it was such a bubble and a very autism friendly place. Alien paradise

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  • Best decision ever. I studied natural sciences in Cambridge and for the first time in my life I met likeminded people and made friends that have stayed with me for life. I miss that time so much. I loved the academic atmosphere and the teaching style- there was a lot of emphasis on independent learning and we were encouraged to explore our interests - I think I did take ‘read what you like’ maybe a bit too literally but the way the exams and course was structured going down random rabbit holes and learning random info was actually not a bad thing. Socially it was also much easier to fit in than at school- it was totally fine to just disappear in your room for a few weeks and I came accross people that I connected with- I had no idea making friends could be so easy. I have really struggled though since I left- it was such a bubble and a very autism friendly place. Alien paradise

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