Pros and Cons of University

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Pros and Cons of University
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* Mitas	Jan 5 2009, 10:30 PM Post #1
It truly was a Shawshank redemption Posts: 12,129 Group: Retired Staff Member #2,993 Joined: December 16, 2007 Gender Male Favourite Anime DBZ What Browser do you use? Google Chrome Favourite Manga DBZ, Full Metal Alchemist	This is a topic asking for the advice and opinions of any members here that are presently at, or have been to university (or similar places of education in other countries). I am 18, finished my A levels back in June/July and am currently on a 'Gap Year'. Basically, I'm not sure what to do in my life at the moment so I'm taking time out to find out where I want to go career-wise. What I'm basically asking is what are the advantages and disadvantages of going to university? I sort of want to go, but I don't know what course I want to do (I have about 3 or 4 in mind). What I want to know is: What are the career oppurtunities like after university? Did you/are you enjoying the course you took/or are taking Was it worth the time, money and effort for those of you who have finished university?
	"Then you've got the chance to do better next time." "Next time?" "Course. Doing better next time. That's what life is."


Rockman	Jan 5 2009, 10:46 PM Post #2
hoighty-toighty Posts: 11,070 Group: Guardian Member #48 Joined: December 17, 2004 Gender Male Country United States What Browser do you use? Firefox, when it isn't crashing.	SSJ-Mitas Jan 5 2009, 10:30 PM What are the career oppurtunities like after university? Did you/are you enjoying the course you took/or are taking Was it worth the time, money and effort for those of you who have finished university? The career opportunities open up wide after you get a degree. After I received my first degree, I made double at a job in that field. In fact, it wasn't even directly in the concentration. I have abilities in Electrical Design, and I did architectural work for a large company out of Japan. And even if you don't have your degree yet, business look highly upon those with a lot of responsibility, working and getting a degree at the same time. You probably won't like the basics. I know I don't. But once you start in on a concentration or major, you may really like being there. It takes a lot of time, and a lot of money. But so far from what i've managed with 1 degree, and going for my second, I think I'm on the right track to a big pay check. I know the first degree was worth it, I probably would have got less interviews when I moved cities if I had not the degree I currently have.
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* Mitas	Jan 5 2009, 10:54 PM Post #3
It truly was a Shawshank redemption Posts: 12,129 Group: Retired Staff Member #2,993 Joined: December 16, 2007 Gender Male Favourite Anime DBZ What Browser do you use? Google Chrome Favourite Manga DBZ, Full Metal Alchemist	What you said about getting a job that wasn't directly what you took the degree in was something I was worried about. The degree that I'm most leaning to is English Literature or Language, but I'm not sure about whether those particular degrees would open up many career oppurtunities which is why I'm hesitant to commit myself to them. As for what you said about not liking the basics, I'm pretty sure I won't. But from what I've been told from people I've talked to in my family and family friends, you get to study what you want in the later years of your course after you've covered the basic and broad stuff in the first year, so I'll probably really hate the first half, and really enjoy the second half of whichever course I do.
	"Then you've got the chance to do better next time." "Next time?" "Course. Doing better next time. That's what life is."


Rockman	Jan 6 2009, 03:45 PM Post #4
hoighty-toighty Posts: 11,070 Group: Guardian Member #48 Joined: December 17, 2004 Gender Male Country United States What Browser do you use? Firefox, when it isn't crashing.	SSJ-Mitas Jan 5 2009, 10:54 PM What you said about getting a job that wasn't directly what you took the degree in was something I was worried about. The degree that I'm most leaning to is English Literature or Language, but I'm not sure about whether those particular degrees would open up many career oppurtunities which is why I'm hesitant to commit myself to them. As for what you said about not liking the basics, I'm pretty sure I won't. But from what I've been told from people I've talked to in my family and family friends, you get to study what you want in the later years of your course after you've covered the basic and broad stuff in the first year, so I'll probably really hate the first half, and really enjoy the second half of whichever course I do. Yeah you're right. The only time I've ever seen an english degree pay off is by teaching it in another country. Not to get you down though, you have a bright future in most schools if you get your degree. Edited by Rockman, Jan 6 2009, 03:46 PM.
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+ Rebel X	Jan 6 2009, 04:07 PM Post #5
Posts: 11,612 Group: Legend Member #88 Joined: January 16, 2005	Your 18 and these next 6-7 years are essential and you need to focus b/c this time period shapes your future, it get you ready for your 30's, 40's and so on. Now that you know how important it is you should focus on what your doing now. In a university, the experiences you have are those that you can't find anywhere else in life. There is alot you can do with an English/Literatue/Language degree aside from being a teacher. Once you get into the courses that are based around your major then you will realize for yourself if that major or going to the university is for you. A degree will help you get further. I know actual people who graduaed with just a 2 year degree and doing well, some regret that they didn't go all the way and get a 4-year degree, they would be making way more. My uncle makes a 6-figure salary at Ford for being an Aeronautical Saftey Engineer. He could quit right now and be set for life. I'm not saying you be doing that or being that successful, but what I am saying it's a better advantage to have a degree then to not have one. You can only go so far without a degree and experience. University Pros -Experience -Better Job Oppurtunties -Degree -Better Recongnition -Intership Oppurtunities Cons -Money -Time -Tedious Courses -Distractions



Pookie	Jan 7 2009, 08:42 PM Post #6
Pookie Powa! Posts: 18,039 Group: Princesa Pookie Member #1,340 Joined: April 21, 2006 Gender Not Specified Favourite Anime Dragonball Z What Browser do you use? Google Chrome and Firefox	Rebel X Jan 6 2009, 04:07 PM Your 18 and these next 6-7 years are essential and you need to focus b/c this time period shapes your future, it get you ready for your 30's, 40's and so on. Now that you know how important it is you should focus on what your doing now. In a university, the experiences you have are those that you can't find anywhere else in life. There is alot you can do with an English/Literatue/Language degree aside from being a teacher. Once you get into the courses that are based around your major then you will realize for yourself if that major or going to the university is for you. A degree will help you get further. I know actual people who graduaed with just a 2 year degree and doing well, some regret that they didn't go all the way and get a 4-year degree, they would be making way more. My uncle makes a 6-figure salary at Ford for being an Aeronautical Saftey Engineer. He could quit right now and be set for life. I'm not saying you be doing that or being that successful, but what I am saying it's a better advantage to have a degree then to not have one. You can only go so far without a degree and experience. University Pros -Experience -Better Job Oppurtunties -Degree -Better Recongnition -Intership Oppurtunities Cons -Money -Time -Tedious Courses -Distractions I couldn't have said it better myself. Universities give you better opportunities in life. Unfortunately, a lot of them cost money, and you have to be completely focused with the school work.



Meowth	Jan 9 2009, 08:09 PM Post #7
=._.= Posts: 130,670 Group: Princess Member #23 Joined: November 22, 2004 Gender Female Country United Kingdom Favourite Anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya What Browser do you use? FireFox Favourite Manga Fruits Basket	A degree in English Language might benifit you if you plan on going into a writting job, though Journalism is most likly what you would need if you wanted to become an editor. I don't reallt know what an English Language or Litriture degree would consist of so I wouldn't know where it's used. University is a good way to learn more though. I changed my path quite a bit when going to uni, the first year is generally what people learnt at college, I didn't because I didn't do IT at college, so it's all new to me. I would have carried on with science if my A-Level results where decent but they wheren't so it wasn't worth the effort. The only down side to University is the student loans you have to eventually pay back, you do get grants though when you apply for them, you will still want a tutition loan to pay the fees though, unless you can afford it. The University I'm at will allow you to retake exams and courswork 2 times if you failed it the first time, though retaking means you can get 40% for that peice. If you fail he 2 extra times, you have to retake the module but I don't think they kick you off for failing, from what I understand, they want you to pass more than a college did.



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