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

[Lardlizard]

Yabu if you don’t regret
Yanbu if you do

I don't regret it. I went to an old university and did an academic subject, then a vocational post grad.
I enjoyed it, I live in the city where I did my degree, I met DH and I got to spend a term abroad. I didn't get grants but I didn't have to pay anything.
I probably should have done something more vocational though.

Interesting so many wish they had done something vocational. I was pushed to do a vocational degree by my parents and hated it, I graduated with the professional qualification but have never used it, couldn't get away fast enough
Having such a specific degree made it harder to move into something I did want to do. I would always encourage my children to follow their interests.

I'm circumspect about it though, it taught me a lot about myself and I made my closest friends there.

I don’t regret it as my degree led me to the job I have (and love) now, however, I didn’t really love uni and I didn’t actually think I’d use my degree at the time!

It was a wonderful experience but if I had my time again I'd do a different course as my degree didnt lead to a job. I'd do something career guaranteed like teaching or law.

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Didn’t at the time but do now as my degree is useless and the course I would love to do now at 43 would cost me £27000 as you can’t have a second student loan.

You can for some degree- healthcare and some STEM.

And ( to reply to a pp) STEM degrees are NOT the only useful degrees. Sheesh.

I went back and did a ft degree after finishing my nurse training and realising I didn't want to work unsocial hours at 18. I had an amazing time, got a grant though and no course fees. Met DH there and we've been together 27 years.
Then I went back to nursing. My degree wasn't needed for my job and hasn't furthered my career although I got a first, but I did it to prove I could, and for the social life at the time!

Never regret my degree, I loved it.

I don't earn loads of money now so some people think my degree was a waste of time, which is baffling to me. I wouldn't be as good at my job without a degree behind me, and I am not a money motivated person.

Nope. I loved it.
If I could I’d still be there now. As it is I’m now onto degree number 4 and hoping to make it 5 by next year.
I don’t do anything with my first 3 degrees but I do work with my 4th and I’m so happy.

I don’t regret a second of it! Went to a red brick uni, met DH, made the best friends of my life, got a 2:1, stayed on and did a masters at my first uni, worked for a couple of years and then did PGCE elsewhere. I’ve been very glad of my MA since going into teaching as there’s now lots of encouragement/pressure to do MAs in education as part of professional development and I can guilt free say ‘no thanks not interested!’ as I’ve already got one!

However am 39 and still nowhere near paying off my student loan, due to more studying, taking out more debt to do PGCE and various years being part time and maternity leaves etc

It gave me an excellent career and ensured me a place of privilege in society. Covid has made that even more clear.

No. It was life changing, in a good way.

Yabu.

I loved it so much I've been 3 times!
A Ba, an MA, and now finishing off an MSc
I really like research/report writing etc. and will probably do a PhD when the DC are older if I can get it funded/sponsored through work.

Not for a minute. I went in 2005 to a former Poly when the fees were like £1200 . I studied science and was able to get on a competitive grad scheme with my results. This was the making of me and I now work in healthcare management where I don't use my science knowledge daily but it does help with knowing the language and having an interest in the area. I am still passionate about science and do a lot of reading/study outside of my job

If I had the choice again I wouldn’t go.

I went from 2005-2008, came out to a recession and my degree hasn’t really done much for me in real terms.

Others I know who didn’t go to uni were much further ahead in their careers I started, pretty much all managers I’ve ever had didn’t go!

So yeah, wasn’t worth it for me.

Loved my undergrad. Also quite enjoyed my MA (did when pregnant with DC1) but it’s been pretty useless, hasn’t really helped my career in any way, so I’m not sure I’d have bothered had I known.

I went to uni aged 33, got a full grant (it was the 80s) and temped in the holidays. It was fabulous, and helped get a better job in the media.

Yeah,

Yes hated it, too much bullying, drinking at the uni I went to. Left with loads and loads of debt ☹️😢😢😢

I loved it and my dds are loving it. Uni is so much more than the degree imo. As to the expense, you only pay back when you can afford it. If circumstances change, you can defer payments so it shouldn't put anyone off.

I don't regret going however I haven't really used my degree as I decided what I'd intended to do wasn't actually what I wanted to do. Now though I'd advise my kids/nieces/nephews that unless what they want to do needs a specific degree, they should find a job/career they enjoy and doing a degree part time as the companies I have worked for will pay for it or contribute if it's needed to progress.

Loved it - I was slightly older (22) and self supporting - working 4 jobs at times - but I loved learning - I really enjoyed my subject and I got a lot out of it - my degree allowed me to go onto the post grad that qualified me for a job I really enjoy - I've done it now for 24 years !

Went after fees were introduced. Messed about at undergraduate, only came out with a 2:2. Got more serious and went on to do a post. Worked (very) hard to find a decent job doing something I liked, have a good career now in a field I'm passionate about. Struck the right balance between partying and getting something out of the experience. Regret nothing.

Looking back I went to uni for the wrong reasons - to escape. It took me 2 years to settle in, everyone was so posh and confident, think I had a case of imposter Syndrome. I actually preferred the Location I moved to, rather than the uni itself.
The debt and only marginally improved career prospects are the kicker though.

I think to regret something you need to have an alternative. My nan always said “I don’t regret things, I just have things I wish I had done.” If you don’t go you won’t know if it’s for you. If it’s not, you will have the answer.

Regret? God no. What a great time. Loved my lectures. Drinking in the student union. Parties.
I was the last year to have no fees.