To ask if you went to uni did you regret it ?

[Lardlizard]

Yabu if you don’t regret
Yanbu if you do

No I don't regret it.
BUT
I went to a top uni, and got a good degree which enabled me to get a good well paid interesting job. And this was before loans and tuition fees.
(And I kind of wish I had switched courses after one year).

I regret that I didn’t seek help for my anxiety which ruined my university experience. I would hesitate if my kids wanted to go as it’s so expensive now.

I regret the uni I went to

I did a masters in my forties - don't regret it, but didn't do a first degree.

Never! I liked it so much I did 3 degrees. No, it didn’t turn into the job I wanted in academia but I loved it and it probably made me who I am (probably lots of people would say that’s it to blame then 😀)

I have never regretted one second. However it was before fees and I have a STEM degree. I lived at home, worked in a factory at nights and slept on my mates sofas living the Lindon party life. Because I worked turning my hand to whatever I had no debts.

Sure beats adulting hands down any day.

Not sure with fees I would be able to do it now. In fact unless my kids want to do Maths, science etc I dont think I would encourage it. Only certain degrees are worth the debt and some unis seem to be incredibly shit now. My friends eldest is in the second year without a years worth of points 24k worth of debt for that?

Best experience ever!

Definitely not - looking back I probably didn't do the right subject, but it was a path to two excellent careers.

I went when it was free, but I'd say the same if I'd had to pay fees.

I do, and I studied a 'proper' degree too. Structured studying was never for me, I realise that looking back.

I regret not going sooner. Just finished my degree, but have been lucky to secure more funding (Scotland) for another year as there will be no jobs in my sector this year due to covid.

Unhappy time. Am pleased I can say I've got a degree but it's done nothing for me on the job front.

Loved every minute, did a year abroad as part of it. No debt though, that might make it a different answer.

I loved the experience.

If I did it again I would choose a more career focused degree.

I didn't regret it as ultimately it led to me meeting DH but equally if I did it all again I'd choose a course that had a tangible job at the end of it.

Loved being a student, got a 2:1 and never really used it! I don’t work in the area my degree was focused it.

No, I don't regret it. I enjoyed the degree (Physics) and needed it for my job (teacher). The university experience was great and I needed to have a fresh start at the time.

I enjoy my job and I'm happy with it, however, I do wish, at the time, that I'd had the confidence to persue what I wanted to do. I desperately wanted to be a police officer but my parents didn't want me to do it because of the dangers. Unfortunately, at 17, I was too easily influenced

Yes, had a great time & met DH. However if I hadn't & bought a house I would be a millionaire now.

One of the best times of my life - absolutely no regrets.

I hated university, I was miserable there. But I went to a very academic school and there was no question of not going to university. I got my degree and I suppose the fact that I’m a graduate help me get started (although the subject I studied is entirely unrelated to my chosen career) but I’ve often thought that a vocational course or training, or even going straight to work after A-levels, would probably have suited my personality better. I don’t like academia but have always loved working.

I don’t regret it as such, as I really had no choice (academic school, middle-class upbringing - it was just what was expected) but I would have been happier on a different path.

I don't regret it for a minute. I went in the 80s so had no fees or loans and I got a grant. Had a great time and got a good degree in a traditional subject. Nothing to regret at all.

I absolutely loved it- it was the making of me! But this was in the '80s, so I didn't have to pay tuition fees and received a full grant.

Yes I regret it.

I don't regret it for a second but I think I would have maybe done a different Masters. However I loved my University experience and trust me I was a very quiet non partying student. Courses and everything were great but the things like self confidence etc it gave me is priceless.

Loved it, great time, but it was years before fees were introduced and I got a full maintenance grant. Made no impact on my job prospects though, ended up doing a crash 'secretarial' course afterwards which led to a job and I then progressed from that .

My DS is now at Uni (well, before Covid) and having a fab time, his Uni is quite focussed towards 'career prospects' with a year out in industry- just hope the opportunity will still be there. He is making the most of his Uni experience, lots of interests, hobbies, part time job, new friends, weekends away, ski trip, cancelled due to Covid, and I am really pleased for him.

I regret it. I didn't hate it but I didn't enjoy it. I didn't get to know anyone, it was lonely. And I left with debt (albeit small compared to today's students) and it didn't improve my job prospects even slightly. It was the biggest mistake of my life.