It is the main reason for most people, yes, but not all; and why is it not up to the individual?
As long as they're not just going to university as a way to avoid work and spend three years drunk, does it matter?
Some people don't go to get the most highly-paying job possible.
I know. I was looking at the probation service but I'm better of with the police. Shame I don't get fast tracked because of my (hopeful) qualifications. Just means I will end up in the civil service or something boring to try and make money after spending 40k on a BA and possibly an MSc (with a specific MA too perhaps).
Why? What do you consider something that's 'worthwhile studying'? Just something that'll get you the highest paying job possible?
Of course. Don't you want a payback after spending 20-30 k on university education? I certainly would Also, if you are only good at silly subjects then you aren't versatile enough.
Of course. Don't you want a payback after spending 20-30 k on university education? I certainly would Also, if you are only good at silly subjects then you aren't versatile enough.
My payback IS the education I'm paying for.
Where did the last sentence come from? I was asking what if you're good at a subject but don't enjoy it - I said nothing about which subject?
Not many people are "naturally" good at subjects, at least at university level, so you can discount that when taking into account what you want to study!. Also, just because you got an A in an A level subject with minimal effort, it doesn't mean you will ace the subject at university as there is a huge leap.
Not many people are "naturally" good at subjects, at least at university level, so you can discount that when taking into account what you want to study!. Also, just because you got an A in an A level subject with minimal effort, it doesn't mean you will ace the subject at university as there is a huge leap.
I'm not taking grades into this, I'm talking about actually being good at something, which I'm sure CAN occur even at university level.
Just assuming someone IS naturally good at something, but they prefer to study something else; you think they should feel like thay have to study the thing they don't like, just because they're good at it?
That is a situation where you can study a joint honors. Life is all about compromises, and for me at least that includes university education. If you care about your career prospects (look like you don't, or at least are implying that) then it would be better to study a joint honors. Obviously all of this is my opinion .
Edit: even if that means studying something boring half of the time, the benefits you will reap afterwards are just immense. Most people do not even enter the field of work that they studied about, so it is vital to keep many doors open.
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That is a situation where you can study a joint honors. Life is all about compromises, and for me at least that includes university education. If you care about your career prospects (look like you don't, or at least are implying that) then it would be better to study a joint honors. Obviously all of this is my opinion .
Edit: even if that means studying something boring half of the time, the benefits you will reap afterwards are just immense. Most people do not even enter the field of work that they studied about, so it is vital to keep many doors open.
Ok, thanks for explaining that.
My situation is that I do care about my career prospects, and I'm taking the best possible route for me, personally, to get into my intended career. However, my career isn't a highly paid, or prestigious one; it's one that I'll enjoy doing.
It's not that I'm doing the course blindly. I'm doing it because I enjoy it, but with that comes the job that I'll also love; so I'm taking the best possible route to that job too.
Although, just to play devil's advocate.. Just because a subject may traditionally have "good job prospects" it's not just the subject that will get people a job.
my career isn't a highly paid, or prestigious one; it's one that I'll enjoy doing.
It's not that I'm doing the course blindly. I'm doing it because I enjoy it, but with that comes the job that I'll also love; so I'm taking the best possible route to that job too.
Exactly. If you spend life chasing qualifications and more money and better job prospects, will that really make you happy?
But if you spend life deciding what you want and then going out and getting it, then you can't go wrong.
Of course. Don't you want a payback after spending 20-30 k on university education? I certainly would Also, if you are only good at silly subjects then you aren't versatile enough.
Providing my physical and safety needs are met, I'll be glad that I studied a degree which lets me into a job which - while not necessarily financially lucrative - gives me satisfying work, the experience of being good at something, time spent with people I like, and the change to be part of something bigger. That's what's going to make me happy. And if I'm already happy, then I won't have to have a high paying, stressful job to enable me to buy stuff to make me happy.
Not many people are "naturally" good at subjects, at least at university level, so you can discount that when taking into account what you want to study!. Also, just because you got an A in an A level subject with minimal effort, it doesn't mean you will ace the subject at university as there is a huge leap.
You haven't started Uni yet. So how would you know?
But I do agree with most of your points. I think that your subject choice should be a balance between what you enjoy and prospects after graduation (seeing as it will cost £20k +).
I don't see a problem with choosing a subject you enjoy nor choosing a subject just for the prospects, but I think there should be a middle ground.
So what are your plans after you finish uni then? It might seem like a long way away but uni will be over before you know it!
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Well, in my course I have a sandwich year, where I will get the chance to work in a research lab or in industry. I will be having interviews etc. as soon as I go back to Uni in September!
Depending on how my placement goes, I will either try for research (meaning a PhD), industry or maybe consider teaching.
How about yourself? Any ideas on your plans?
I would try to be more specific in my questions but your profile doesn't give much away!
Well, in my course I have a sandwich year, where I will get the chance to work in a research lab or in industry. I will be having interviews etc. as soon as I go back to Uni in September!
Depending on how my placement goes, I will either try for research (meaning a PhD), industry or maybe consider teaching.
How about yourself? Any ideas on your plans?
I would try to be more specific in my questions but your profile doesn't give much away!
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I'm currently working and studying part-time. I still live at home with parents but I'm not sure whether I should wait a few more years before I decide to move out. Are you going back to live with your parents after uni?
I think I'll go beyond a "BSc" after I finish my undergraduate degree (4 years from now). After that, I will most likely get some Military/Royal Air Force experience just to find myself, to continue to grow personally and because the interest has always been there. Thereafter I'm most likely to move to Canada and I cannot disclose any information on what I'll be up to. But I'm pretty much clued up on where I want to be/what I want to be doing by the age of 30
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Also, if you are only good at silly subjects then you aren't versatile enough. 
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