University or work?

Answer 1

I went to Uni - worked hard
It was a complete waste of time - but I did enjoy it
I would probabbly have got the same job with A levels or even GCSE's
don't want to put you off but why not see about joining a graduate scheme where a company employs you at a high level after you finish & pays you as you study

Answer 2

Well, that depends on your age, your personality and your abilities!

I am assuming that you are 18 and in your second year of A levels. One possibility I'm sure you've thought of is to take a Gap year, and try out work, and maybe do some travelling. You can always apply for uni after that.

I went to uni and enjoyed the social side, but didn't do a lot of work! I left after two years. I went back to study as a mature student and got a good degree, but its not the same as being young - you make some great friends there. So I'd say, don't go to uni if you're not ready to do enough studying to get the degree (but enjoy the social experience too)

My son vowed never to go to uni despite getting three A grades in his A levels. He's currently on a Gap year and has had some interesting experiences at work - currently an extra on a film set at Shepperton - and Helen Mirren is the star of the film. Long hours and a lot of hanging around, but interesting people, good food and good pay.

He;'s now decided to do a BA in acting and is applying now.

Two of his friends have gone travelling and also having a great time.

I think it's good that you are thinking this through and not just following the pressure to go to uni. Good luck whatever you do.

Answer 3

I worked for three years before I went to university at the age of 22. I wasn't able to get a better job after graduating, and wasn't even able to get my old job back.
At that age I was under the impression that if you have a degree you will get a get good job. In real life, it doesn't always work out that way. I know many, very successful, business people who don't have degrees.
Nowadays, a Masters degree is the minimum qualification for alot of jobs. Some people I know have done one while working without having a Bachelors degree first. To me that is the best option. They haven't spent valuable years out of the work place, but still end up with an excellent qualification.
If you do choose university, try to do something vocational e.g. law, accountancy, medicine, business, computers etc. This will help you in the longterm.

Answer 4

There is no exclusive solution to this question such as "university" or "work". Both are important. You need to do job to get by and pay for your tuition. Also, a job gives you experience. At the same time, college degree (higher education) is necessary if you want to build your career in future. If you have a good demanding degree, it is highly possible that your income will rise over time and you will be better off in future with high life standard.

Answer 5

You can do both at the same time.

I'm working full time, and in October I will be starting a degree through the Open University.

Loads of Universities offer part time degrees.

Answer 6

University will get you a better career in the future

Answer 7

If you have the chance to go to Uni, and you don't take it, will you look back later in your life and wish you had. What have you in mind for a career, can you pursue your career without going to Uni, can you get your employer to assist you through Uni. Can you afford to go to Uni, or do you need to work. You need to consider all these thing, but in the end if you can go to Uni go, work hard and it will pay in the end

Answer 8

Definitely University which can be supplemented with work if necessary!!

Answer 9

University.
If you go to college and get a degree, you will get a better job. Of course, if you work now, you'll get money faster, but you'll never make as much as people with a college degree. In the end, you'll be better off.

Answer 10

Work then university. Real life experience is, well I don't want to sound cliche', but it's priceless.