University can feel like a huge decision. It throws up all sorts of questions.
You might be the first in your family to consider university, or simply uncertain about the investment. Either way, it’s a big decision that requires plenty of thought. This article shares some of the benefits of studying at university to help you make your decision.
University is a great way to further develop
your academic interests in a discipline of your
choice.
Many degrees will also give you the
opportunity to develop practical skills as a
part of your degree. For example, you could
gain lab skills from a science-based course,
or camera and editing skills from a degree in
film or media production.
Throughout your
degree you’ll specialise even further, meaning
you could graduate as an expert in an area you
love. It could even be a topic you’d never
heard of before you started your degree!
Do you have a career in mind? Some jobs
require a particular degree, including jobs in the medical field, law, and certain sciences. That
doesn’t mean every career will need you to go
to university, but many degrees are a fantastic
stepping stone into a range of industries. You’ll also
gain essential personal and employability skills,
such as time management, interpersonal, and
critical thinking skills.
Your degree could also segue into a graduate
job to help you further develop the expertise
you’ve gained at university. Or, if you want to get
going when building your dream career while
you study, degree apprenticeships are a great
and popular option among school and college
leavers. They’ll give you the opportunity to gain
a higher-level qualification while learning and
earning on the job.
Academic study and career prospects aside,
university is a fantastic opportunity to develop
personally. You could end up in a new place,
with new people, studying a new subject. And
while this might seem daunting, it’s a great way
to mature and learn about other people and
cultures.
University also provides many opportunities
to try new things. For instance, there might be a hobby you’d
like to start or continue with. University
societies and sports teams will connect you
with new people who share the same interests as you.
This can really help you to settle into university
life. Get out of your comfort zone. Give a
few societies a go. You won’t regret it. You could learn
something new about yourself in the process.
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