Not sure if this is the right but here I go!
A backstory of my life…
So I’ve been in a dead end job in retail since I have been 16 after getting very poor GCSE results, I didn’t get anything above a D. I dropped out of college as I was horrendously bullied by students and the teachers didn’t seem to care but I wasn’t really academically driven either. So I just drifted along working in a supermarket.
Eventually I got sick of working unsociable hours, long days, dealing with awful customers, and poor pay so I decided to go back into education. I’m now 24 and I did an Access Course and I got a distinction. I also have redone my GCSE Maths & English and got a Grade 6. My parents and partner were so happy for me! I couldn’t believe I did so well. I currently do unpaid work as a trainee treasurer remotely while working at a supermarket.
I have been in contact with a few universities and they have informed me I meet the entry requirements to study a BSc in Economics.
So my question is, is it worth it me going to university? Has anyone here studied Economics? I would love to be an Economist/Policy Advisor/just anything in finance. I have read so many forums about people studying Economics and it didn’t financially help them. I have looked at sandwich courses which have a year’s placement - is this a good option?
Thank you!