Why did you go to uni?

theblackwatch · 19th October 2009, 21:59

Following on from the thread at http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=27368 and the fact that so many people are now going to university (that it has almost become the norm). So for those who have recently gone to uni (or are there or just finished), is the reason you went because...

(a) you see it as an investment, despite getting a debt, in the long run you will be better off as you will get a better qualified/paid job

(b) everyone else goes to uni so you feel compelled to

(c) you couldnt think of anything else to do

(d) you thought it would be a good experience before getting a job

or some other reason.

Pumbaa · 19th October 2009, 22:18

Already got a degree, have gone back this year for a Masters. Primarily because (a), my chosen career path is getting extremely cut-throat, and being more qualified is a good way of improving employability.

The money situation isn't favourable though I'll be honest.

william · 19th October 2009, 22:29

To get laid. (It didn't work).

me123 · 19th October 2009, 22:31

Because the only way to be a doctor (legally) is to go to a medical school at a University.

Yank 119 · 19th October 2009, 22:39

My parents always expected me to go to uni. My father has always tried to instill the importance of a higher education and how it improves one's chances in getting a higher than average paying job. So, I've felt compelled to be where I am. For me, it's been more about discovering who I am as a person and getting used to adulthood than it's been about the academic experience.

It has been quite a ride. When I first arrived, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do. After learning a bit more about myself, I found something that better fits me. The journey continues, I'll hopefully be done within the next two years.

Phoenix · 19th October 2009, 23:39

For me I went to uni for the following

1.As an Investment in my future
2.To prove that I could do it and pass and get a degree
3.A change in my life
4. Meet new people
5. See new places and live a little more!

Swift-Deere · 20th October 2009, 10:13

Am at University becasue my parents and teachers expect me to
because all my friends have
and because its somthing to do!!!

gordonthemoron · 20th October 2009, 11:35

sex and drugs and rock'n'roll

37401 · 20th October 2009, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordonthemoron

sex and drugs and rock'n'roll

for me sex and drugs a sasuage rolls

, seriously speaking (and as i see no college one) I went because the course im on is only avalible there, I also went because I knew it would be a better experence then staying on at school and id get treated more like an adult not a school child.

Mintona · 20th October 2009, 15:11

I didn't go so I am not going to reply.

Oh.

37401 · 20th October 2009, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mintona

I didn't go so I am not going to reply.

Oh.

klambert · 20th October 2009, 17:20

I,m to young to go at the moment but I want to go because if any of you have seen the "young ones" They inspered me!

Mintona · 20th October 2009, 18:09

Just to put forward an alternative viewpoint:
I didn't go because I had no interest in education beyond the age of about 17. I wanted to start work as soon as I could, and now I love my job and work in a fantastic industry. And I have no student fee debts! I will probably be earning more than my old school friends for a while yet too.

mrcheek · 20th October 2009, 19:08

I have no idea why I went. I got a degree in Law. and now I count money for a living.

AlexS · 20th October 2009, 19:43

Whatever the reason I went I evidently didn't achieve it as I quit after a year and am now a civil servant.

19th October 2009, 21:59	#1
theblackwatch www.deltic.co.uk Moderator Join Date: 15 Feb 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 5,847	Why did you go to uni? Following on from the thread at http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=27368 and the fact that so many people are now going to university (that it has almost become the norm). So for those who have recently gone to uni (or are there or just finished), is the reason you went because... (a) you see it as an investment, despite getting a debt, in the long run you will be better off as you will get a better qualified/paid job (b) everyone else goes to uni so you feel compelled to (c) you couldnt think of anything else to do (d) you thought it would be a good experience before getting a job or some other reason.

20th October 2009, 10:13	#7
Swift-Deere Member Join Date: 20 Sep 2009 Location: St Helens, UK Posts: 313	Am at University becasue my parents and teachers expect me to because all my friends have and because its somthing to do!!! __________________

20th October 2009, 17:20	#12
klambert The Bird = the Word Established Member Join Date: 11 Sep 2008 Location: Last Train to Scouseville Posts: 1,116	I,m to young to go at the moment but I want to go because if any of you have seen the "young ones" They inspered me! __________________ Berkshiretrainz: UK Routes and Reskins for Trainz

20th October 2009, 19:43	#15
AlexS Established Member Join Date: 7 Jun 2005 Location: Just outside the Black Country Posts: 2,705	Whatever the reason I went I evidently didn't achieve it as I quit after a year and am now a civil servant. __________________ Wibble and piffle.

19th October 2009, 22:18	#2
Pumbaa Established Member Join Date: 19 Feb 2008 Location: North Posts: 4,279	Already got a degree, have gone back this year for a Masters. Primarily because (a), my chosen career path is getting extremely cut-throat, and being more qualified is a good way of improving employability. The money situation isn't favourable though I'll be honest.

19th October 2009, 22:29	#3
william Established Member Join Date: 13 Jul 2007 Location: Durham Posts: 1,086	To get laid. (It didn't work).

19th October 2009, 22:31	#4
me123 Established Member Join Date: 9 Jul 2007 Location: Coatbridge Posts: 5,970	Because the only way to be a doctor (legally) is to go to a medical school at a University.

19th October 2009, 22:39	#5
Yank 119 Member Join Date: 29 Jul 2008 Location: Florence, South Carolina, USA Posts: 100	My parents always expected me to go to uni. My father has always tried to instill the importance of a higher education and how it improves one's chances in getting a higher than average paying job. So, I've felt compelled to be where I am. For me, it's been more about discovering who I am as a person and getting used to adulthood than it's been about the academic experience. It has been quite a ride. When I first arrived, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do. After learning a bit more about myself, I found something that better fits me. The journey continues, I'll hopefully be done within the next two years.

19th October 2009, 23:39	#6
Phoenix Formerly 'emunit' Established Member Join Date: 11 Mar 2008 Location: birmingham Posts: 2,019	For me I went to uni for the following 1.As an Investment in my future 2.To prove that I could do it and pass and get a degree 3.A change in my life 4. Meet new people 5. See new places and live a little more!

20th October 2009, 11:35	#8
gordonthemoron Established Member Join Date: 4 Sep 2006 Location: Leighton Buzzard Posts: 2,737	sex and drugs and rock'n'roll

20th October 2009, 15:11	#10
Mintona Train Driver Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2006 Location: Gillingham, Kent Posts: 2,275	I didn't go so I am not going to reply. Oh.

20th October 2009, 18:09	#13
Mintona Train Driver Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2006 Location: Gillingham, Kent Posts: 2,275	Just to put forward an alternative viewpoint: I didn't go because I had no interest in education beyond the age of about 17. I wanted to start work as soon as I could, and now I love my job and work in a fantastic industry. And I have no student fee debts! I will probably be earning more than my old school friends for a while yet too.

20th October 2009, 19:08	#14
mrcheek Wheres my free coffee? Member Join Date: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 895	I have no idea why I went. I got a degree in Law. and now I count money for a living.