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Is uni the right option for me?

Are you having second thoughts about uni? Applying this year and feeling like it’s not right for you, or already at uni and struggling with it, maybe you don’t like your course, haven’t made good mates, or worried about your emotional health. Talk to the experts here.
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 Sticky: Is uni the right option for me? Ask the experts 3-6pm today (Pgs: 1 2 3) by She-Ra by PQ 22-11-2016 22 Nov 2016 18:48 Replies: 54 Views: 12,002
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 Have your say: I’m the first in my family to go to uni but I’ve no idea what to do by Room_237 by Room_237 11-11-2019 11 Nov 2019 15:27 Replies: 0 Views: 20
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 No idea what I want to do with my life by schoolpupil2003 by schoolpupil2003 22-09-2019 22 Sep 2019 22:10 Replies: 10 Views: 290
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 University, foundation year or work experience by unknown00000 by unknown00000 16-08-2019 16 Aug 2019 14:04 Replies: 0 Views: 60
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 Help choosing the right course by mojo the king by mojo the king 12-05-2019 12 May 2019 22:14 Replies: 0 Views: 110
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 Applied to uni - still not sure if it's what I really want by username3161682 by heyitsmika 22-01-2019 22 Jan 2019 12:17 Replies: 3 Views: 190
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 Information on degree level apprenticeships - becoming a solicitor by Ccfchoi87 by s0phiec 18-01-2019 18 Jan 2019 17:10 Replies: 3 Views: 601
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 Finding a job relevant to my degree or continuing a postgraduate course (Architecture by borinqenia1 by username4316350 05-12-2018 05 Dec 2018 0:45 Replies: 1 Views: 230
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 About giving up on university by realcaoanhthu by Claire461 18-10-2018 18 Oct 2018 5:45 Replies: 1 Views: 420
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 Am I not suited to uni by Lottie Malin by NorthernClemency 16-09-2018 16 Sep 2018 10:05 Replies: 10 Views: 1,140
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 Would leaving uni be the best option? by username4230836 by username4230836 28-08-2018 28 Aug 2018 16:07 Replies: 2 Views: 250
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 Need help by rojomed by 999tigger 16-08-2018 16 Aug 2018 2:22 Replies: 1 Views: 320
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 uni of brimingham prepayment by x___bronwyn___x by ParamedicsMummy 10-08-2018 10 Aug 2018 8:47 Replies: 1 Views: 140
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 Should I defer? by wfruth by Outofthisworld 23-07-2018 23 Jul 2018 7:46 Replies: 7 Views: 450
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 Degree choice panic!! by l_ecn by l_ecn 04-07-2018 04 Jul 2018 20:34 Replies: 0 Views: 100
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 Very very lost. by YasudaSayo by Satori Tendō 31-05-2018 31 May 2018 18:13 Replies: 3 Views: 320
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 Pilot or Biomed?? HELP!! (Pgs: 1 2) by iamthelemon by iamthelemon 19-05-2018 19 May 2018 23:31 Replies: 21 Views: 1,740
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 Continue with apprenticeship or go to uni by b.2000 by CoolCavy 06-05-2018 06 May 2018 17:20 Replies: 1 Views: 250
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 Should i work or go to University? by TheAnimalArtist by isaidsteamedhams 28-04-2018 28 Apr 2018 19:44 Replies: 1 Views: 220
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 Picking the right course for Uni by Anish Mistry by Anish Mistry 23-04-2018 23 Apr 2018 10:01 Replies: 0 Views: 150
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 I have to re take a year of university??? Help☹️☹️ by Jasminead123 by Doones 23-04-2018 23 Apr 2018 0:23 Replies: 11 Views: 710
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 Career aspirations by Mastermind117 by CoolCavy 20-04-2018 20 Apr 2018 21:49 Replies: 4 Views: 380
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 What to do in my situation? by Jamie.B124 by Jamie.B124 08-04-2018 08 Apr 2018 3:08 Replies: 0 Views: 180
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 Is it a waste to not go to Uni? by anonygirl102 by cheesecakelove 25-03-2018 25 Mar 2018 17:49 Replies: 12 Views: 800
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 University or man NVQs? by Samflanns17 by claireestelle 18-03-2018 18 Mar 2018 21:54 Replies: 3 Views: 430
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 Is it worth going to university? (Pgs: 1 2) by Anonymous by RiddIes 24-01-2018 24 Jan 2018 21:11 Replies: 38 Views: 1,600
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 want to go oxford university by kalaah by kalaah 06-01-2018 06 Jan 2018 10:21 Replies: 7 Views: 390
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 Tough life decision by LastRoyalRaven by LastRoyalRaven 29-12-2017 29 Dec 2017 18:51 Replies: 3 Views: 260
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 Why I am leaving my higher apprenticeship for Uni by Anonymous by MelTranfield 22-12-2017 22 Dec 2017 14:50 Replies: 1 Views: 390
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 EU student, where is the best place to study? by Yemm by Yemm 05-12-2017 05 Dec 2017 14:45 Replies: 0 Views: 260
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 UNi or no uni by Loolaa_x by Bart12345 30-11-2017 30 Nov 2017 16:26 Replies: 2 Views: 280
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 I don't know what should I do after a levels by Anonymous by I love rainbows 14-10-2017 14 Oct 2017 21:09 Replies: 4 Views: 1,600
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 Re: May plans to Reshuffle cabinet by username3548838 by username3548838 11-10-2017 11 Oct 2017 0:59 Replies: 0 Views: 1,110
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 Going to university at 16?? by Greenarrow25 by Greenarrow25 20-08-2017 20 Aug 2017 9:49 Replies: 8 Views: 710
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 I don't think I will be able to afford uni (Pgs: 1 2) by Safmitchell by YselklaHosking 02-03-2017 02 Mar 2017 10:42 Replies: 24 Views: 2,516
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 Do I need a degree for primary teaching? Would rather do an apprenticeship! by Sarahrobinsonx by Grim_Squeaker 28-02-2017 28 Feb 2017 22:17 Replies: 9 Views: 1,009
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 Stepforward help! by Bookette by sbscx28 20-02-2017 20 Feb 2017 18:37 Replies: 1 Views: 352
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 Job situation in UK by Mikhail1710 by Akhil1999.gs 17-02-2017 17 Feb 2017 14:28 Replies: 1 Views: 486
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 HAting university so much - need advice by sweatpea_98 by andy47 15-02-2017 15 Feb 2017 14:07 Replies: 5 Views: 1,382
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 Should I give up my job to go part time and get a degree? by littlechicklet by littlechicklet 11-01-2017 11 Jan 2017 21:21 Replies: 13 Views: 636
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 A Level and Uni Options by YungKeem by username47781 06-01-2017 06 Jan 2017 16:03 Replies: 1 Views: 300
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 Should i got to University? by ashashy1 by ashashy1 05-01-2017 05 Jan 2017 0:53 Replies: 0 Views: 289
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 Depression & anxiety by tinnekevt by YNWA1 04-01-2017 04 Jan 2017 15:21 Replies: 7 Views: 553
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 University anxiety by Megan0203 by SoulfulTwist 04-01-2017 04 Jan 2017 2:24 Replies: 1 Views: 375
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 Should I go to university at 16? by Visualsuburbia by Visualsuburbia 02-01-2017 02 Jan 2017 1:30 Replies: 18 Views: 4,178
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 Do I Withdraw My Application? by Cari98 by Juno 29-12-2016 29 Dec 2016 18:00 Replies: 3 Views: 417
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 Uni at 30??? by australia_max by ByEeek 27-12-2016 27 Dec 2016 14:04 Replies: 7 Views: 437
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 Do I have a realistic chance? by Eduard-Student by Eduard-Student 19-12-2016 19 Dec 2016 12:05 Replies: 4 Views: 272
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 going to uni just to 'have a degree'? by whatarethis by jessyjellytot14 18-12-2016 18 Dec 2016 16:58 Replies: 2 Views: 338
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 Urgent help regarding a ucas application !!! by MorganDaBrainBox by RogerOxon 18-12-2016 18 Dec 2016 15:23 Replies: 4 Views: 352
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 Zoology or Animal Science? by Anonymous by Anonymous 14-12-2016 14 Dec 2016 19:26 Replies: 0 Views: 837
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 Maths Bsc or Engineering Msc by abzkhan716 by Smack 11-12-2016 11 Dec 2016 22:20 Replies: 1 Views: 274
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 School Records by HolaItsMe by KyleH123 09-12-2016 09 Dec 2016 20:22 Replies: 4 Views: 352
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 I don't know what Degree to pick! by SashaF by username47781 07-12-2016 07 Dec 2016 17:33 Replies: 1 Views: 211
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 How to tell my parents I think I made the wrong choice by coppercandies by coppercandies 05-12-2016 05 Dec 2016 19:24 Replies: 0 Views: 246
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 Worried I'll be disappointed when I start my course - what should I do? by kiiten by kiiten 25-11-2016 25 Nov 2016 17:20 Replies: 12 Views: 1,285
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 education studies degree by Matt_stfc by username47781 24-11-2016 24 Nov 2016 21:28 Replies: 1 Views: 620
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 2nd time at university by lmor321 by 21ForEva 24-11-2016 24 Nov 2016 21:00 Replies: 2 Views: 398
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 Don't think I'm confident enough for uni by pallettmatt13 by wdtmwdtm 23-11-2016 23 Nov 2016 14:03 Replies: 5 Views: 964
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 Apprenticeship by 2684719 by Apprenticeships Advice 23-11-2016 23 Nov 2016 8:23 Replies: 7 Views: 1,182
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 On a gap year - can't decide if a degree is worth the money by username2221225 by Luke7456 22-11-2016 22 Nov 2016 21:41 Replies: 8 Views: 960
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 How many years funding am i entitled to? by ccsey by ccsey 22-11-2016 22 Nov 2016 21:39 Replies: 5 Views: 668
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 Shall I study medicine or do an apprenticeship? by nerdgirl20 by Apprenticeships Advice 22-11-2016 22 Nov 2016 15:47 Replies: 3 Views: 1,351
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 Calling all BA economics by Anonymous by ions 22-11-2016 22 Nov 2016 15:46 Replies: 2 Views: 392
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 HELPPP whats the winning aspiration of a company?? by babinka91 by babinka91 22-11-2016 22 Nov 2016 15:29 Replies: 0 Views: 221
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 should I leave uni????? by Rafadoodlies by jambojim97 22-11-2016 22 Nov 2016 15:16 Replies: 4 Views: 545
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 Hate my uni life but not sure whether to transfer to a lower ranked uni by Danimakii by Danimakii 22-11-2016 22 Nov 2016 2:12 Replies: 8 Views: 804
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 Study Abroad Finance by Sasman96 by Sasman96 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 23:43 Replies: 2 Views: 839
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 Changing Courses by Nell24178 by Nell24178 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 20:19 Replies: 2 Views: 423
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 Advice on motivating my son to complete his UCAS application by markova21 by markova21 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 18:43 Replies: 3 Views: 621
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 Struggling - what options do I have? by Jyotii by University of East Anglia 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 18:37 Replies: 5 Views: 547
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 Wrong uni, wrong course? Not sure! by aabbbbyyxx by University of East Anglia 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 18:26 Replies: 3 Views: 672
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 Deciding whether to go to Cambridge... by King_Neos by Reality Check 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 18:21 Replies: 5 Views: 525
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 Dropping Out? by Hannah_M_B by Hannah_M_B 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 18:16 Replies: 5 Views: 491
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 Feel like uni is the only option? by HollyHassan by Janice @Leeds City College 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 17:54 Replies: 2 Views: 529
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 Which uni, and is a foundation course worth it? by Nahid97 by 1+5t 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 17:53 Replies: 6 Views: 635
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 Finance by Mariajw by Janice @Leeds City College 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 17:44 Replies: 1 Views: 245
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 student funding query by sarahlackey88 by sarahlackey88 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 17:41 Replies: 3 Views: 382
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 Anxiety and homesickness is making me think uni isn't for me by alyshia1 by Student Minds 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 17:20 Replies: 2 Views: 692
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 University vs Degree Apprenticeship by  by  21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 17:13 Replies: 0 Views: 489
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 Uni vs apprenticeship by Student092 by Leeds City College 21-11-2016 21 Nov 2016 17:11 Replies: 3 Views: 802
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