Did you stay on at school for a year or two to better your education, if so was it worth it and are you glad you did.
2007-03-22 10:21:00 · 6 answers · asked by LouLou 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I did A-levels, took a gap year and then went on to do a degree. I'm really glad I did too. I now work for a University near to my home town and am thinking about doing a Masters.
Education gives you options in life. It opens doors to avenues of work and experience that you may never have even heard of before.
It is also something that never stops being important. Since graduating from University I have done a Post-graduate Certificate, numerous work-based courses etc etc
If you don't decide to go to carry on with your education now that's fine, but don't write it off forever - it's not a door that, once shut, can never be opened again.
I would say go for it, but when the time is right for you.
2007-03-22 22:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by muppetofkent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always worth it to further your education, it's even better to get a degree or two. It does seem like a lot of work over a long period of time but most people who chose not to further their education and are now "over the hill" that I've talked to wish they had. They can no longer find the time. Not only do you make more money with a degree, potential employers will be impressed, and as a person you will have generally grown; you will learn things you never even thought of, no matter what your major.
Right now I am currently going for my Associate's Degree in computers. I should have been done with it a year ago but even now I wish I had just got it over with. It seems like two or four years is a long time, but it really isn't, time flies. In all honesty, college isn't that hard.
In terms of what to study, study what you're interested in & study what will pertain to what you'd like to do with the rest of your life. Do something that makes you happy.
2007-03-22 10:41:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I left school at 17 and have worked ever since, my husband stayed until he passed his a levels, neither of us went to university and we both have great jobs and a combined income of 70k a year.
When I was younger and my friends were in Uni, I did regret leaving to go out to work as I thought they would be much better off than me in the long run, but now I'm glad I didn't because through the experience we gained in the 'real world' we have better jobs and earn higher salaries, and we were able to get on the property ladder earlier so in hindsight things have worked out for the best.
2007-03-22 10:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Example of two daughters;
First went to uni and is now working as a lecturer earning a lot of money.
Second wouldn`t stay at school she went to work then agricultural college, is in a job she loves but doesn`t earn much.
Looking at those examples I would say get your education, get the better job. Both daughters happy, but one is forever broke!!
2007-03-22 10:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, went to University and did History glad I did
2007-03-22 10:39:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Went to college for 2 years. Studied psychology, massage, art, first aid, word processing, English & maths. Passed 'em all so I guess it was kinda worth it. xxx
2007-03-22 10:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by Joanne W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋