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) 22-11-2016 22 Nov 2016 18:48 Replies: 54
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"Request for Guidance: University Pathway in the UK (Asylum Seeker, Iranian Diploma)" 07-04-2025 07 Apr 11:32 Replies: 1
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Biology and Chemistry open degree 21-03-2025 21 Mar 19:18 Replies: 0
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Degree apprenticeship 09-11-2024 09 Nov 2024 16:49 Replies: 2
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Hate my degree but feel stuck 29-09-2024 29 Sep 2024 20:14 Replies: 3
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access to HE education in London accept 18 years old 05-09-2024 05 Sep 2024 17:36 Replies: 0
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Transffering University from Foundation Year in Scotland to England 19-04-2024 19 Apr 2024 11:19 Replies: 0
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To Move Back to The UK and Work or Stay in Ireland and Go to Uni? 19-04-2024 19 Apr 2024 7:58 Replies: 0
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am i just distracted or really not interested in the course i am doing?? 14-04-2024 14 Apr 2024 7:17 Replies: 2
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What age to start college 29-01-2024 29 Jan 2024 19:08 Replies: 3
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Having doubts about wanting to go to uni 24-02-2023 24 Feb 2023 23:30 Replies: 9
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I'm not academic and I am not practical so uni is not for me and neither is an 14-01-2023 14 Jan 2023 13:55 Replies: 1
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Too dumb (vent) 13-12-2022 13 Dec 2022 14:17 Replies: 1
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What to do? (Brain Dump) 10-12-2022 10 Dec 2022 11:57 Replies: 2
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Should I go to University or learn a trade 28-11-2022 28 Nov 2022 17:57 Replies: 5
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Deciding whether to go to Cambridge... 22-11-2022 22 Nov 2022 20:22 Replies: 8
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Should I go to Uni even though I have a decent paying job without a degree? 11-11-2022 11 Nov 2022 16:46 Replies: 6
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Going to university at 16 03-10-2022 03 Oct 2022 10:22 Replies: 1
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i dont know what i wanna do 25-08-2022 25 Aug 2022 0:21 Replies: 1
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Is there anyone that is not going to uni? (Pgs: 1 2) 16-08-2022 16 Aug 2022 13:13 Replies: 23
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whats ur main motivation in choosing to go to uni? (Pgs: 1 2) 05-08-2022 05 Aug 2022 5:13 Replies: 28
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Dropped out of A levels and didn’t want to go to uni, but i’m more academic than (Pgs: 1 2 3) 03-08-2022 03 Aug 2022 17:02 Replies: 41
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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 11-11-2019 11 Nov 2019 15:27 Replies: 0
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No idea what I want to do with my life 22-09-2019 22 Sep 2019 22:10 Replies: 10
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University, foundation year or work experience 16-08-2019 16 Aug 2019 14:04 Replies: 0
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Help choosing the right course 12-05-2019 12 May 2019 22:14 Replies: 0
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Applied to uni - still not sure if it's what I really want 22-01-2019 22 Jan 2019 12:17 Replies: 3
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Information on degree level apprenticeships - becoming a solicitor 18-01-2019 18 Jan 2019 17:10 Replies: 3
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Finding a job relevant to my degree or continuing a postgraduate course (Architecture 05-12-2018 05 Dec 2018 0:45 Replies: 1
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About giving up on university 18-10-2018 18 Oct 2018 5:45 Replies: 1
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Am I not suited to uni 16-09-2018 16 Sep 2018 10:05 Replies: 10
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Would leaving uni be the best option? 28-08-2018 28 Aug 2018 16:07 Replies: 2
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Need help 16-08-2018 16 Aug 2018 2:22 Replies: 1
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uni of brimingham prepayment 10-08-2018 10 Aug 2018 8:47 Replies: 1
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Should I defer? 23-07-2018 23 Jul 2018 7:46 Replies: 7
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Degree choice panic!! 04-07-2018 04 Jul 2018 20:34 Replies: 0
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Very very lost. 31-05-2018 31 May 2018 18:13 Replies: 3
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Pilot or Biomed?? HELP!! (Pgs: 1 2) 19-05-2018 19 May 2018 23:31 Replies: 21
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Continue with apprenticeship or go to uni 06-05-2018 06 May 2018 17:20 Replies: 1
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Should i work or go to University? 28-04-2018 28 Apr 2018 19:44 Replies: 1
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Picking the right course for Uni 23-04-2018 23 Apr 2018 10:01 Replies: 0
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I have to re take a year of university??? Help☹️☹️ 23-04-2018 23 Apr 2018 0:23 Replies: 11
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Career aspirations 20-04-2018 20 Apr 2018 21:49 Replies: 4
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What to do in my situation? 08-04-2018 08 Apr 2018 3:08 Replies: 0
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Is it a waste to not go to Uni? 25-03-2018 25 Mar 2018 17:49 Replies: 12
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University or man NVQs? 18-03-2018 18 Mar 2018 21:54 Replies: 3
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Is it worth going to university? (Pgs: 1 2) 24-01-2018 24 Jan 2018 21:11 Replies: 38
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want to go oxford university 06-01-2018 06 Jan 2018 10:21 Replies: 7
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Tough life decision 29-12-2017 29 Dec 2017 18:51 Replies: 3
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Why I am leaving my higher apprenticeship for Uni 22-12-2017 22 Dec 2017 14:50 Replies: 1
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EU student, where is the best place to study? 05-12-2017 05 Dec 2017 14:45 Replies: 0
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UNi or no uni 30-11-2017 30 Nov 2017 16:26 Replies: 2
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I don't know what should I do after a levels 14-10-2017 14 Oct 2017 21:09 Replies: 4
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Re: May plans to Reshuffle cabinet 11-10-2017 11 Oct 2017 0:59 Replies: 0
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Going to university at 16?? 20-08-2017 20 Aug 2017 9:49 Replies: 8
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I don't think I will be able to afford uni (Pgs: 1 2) 02-03-2017 02 Mar 2017 10:42 Replies: 24
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Do I need a degree for primary teaching? Would rather do an apprenticeship! 28-02-2017 28 Feb 2017 22:17 Replies: 9
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Stepforward help! 20-02-2017 20 Feb 2017 18:37 Replies: 1
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Job situation in UK 17-02-2017 17 Feb 2017 14:28 Replies: 1
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HAting university so much - need advice 15-02-2017 15 Feb 2017 14:07 Replies: 5
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Should I give up my job to go part time and get a degree? 11-01-2017 11 Jan 2017 21:21 Replies: 13
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A Level and Uni Options 06-01-2017 06 Jan 2017 16:03 Replies: 1
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Should i got to University? 05-01-2017 05 Jan 2017 0:53 Replies: 0
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Depression & anxiety 04-01-2017 04 Jan 2017 15:21 Replies: 7
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University anxiety 04-01-2017 04 Jan 2017 2:24 Replies: 1
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Should I go to university at 16? 02-01-2017 02 Jan 2017 1:30 Replies: 18
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Do I Withdraw My Application? 29-12-2016 29 Dec 2016 18:00 Replies: 3
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Uni at 30??? 27-12-2016 27 Dec 2016 14:04 Replies: 7
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Do I have a realistic chance? 19-12-2016 19 Dec 2016 12:05 Replies: 4
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going to uni just to 'have a degree'? 18-12-2016 18 Dec 2016 16:58 Replies: 2
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Urgent help regarding a ucas application !!! 18-12-2016 18 Dec 2016 15:23 Replies: 4
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Zoology or Animal Science? 14-12-2016 14 Dec 2016 19:26 Replies: 0
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Maths Bsc or Engineering Msc 11-12-2016 11 Dec 2016 22:20 Replies: 1
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School Records 09-12-2016 09 Dec 2016 20:22 Replies: 4
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I don't know what Degree to pick! 07-12-2016 07 Dec 2016 17:33 Replies: 1
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How to tell my parents I think I made the wrong choice 05-12-2016 05 Dec 2016 19:24 Replies: 0
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Worried I'll be disappointed when I start my course - what should I do? 25-11-2016 25 Nov 2016 17:20 Replies: 12
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education studies degree 24-11-2016 24 Nov 2016 21:28 Replies: 1
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2nd time at university 24-11-2016 24 Nov 2016 21:00 Replies: 2
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Don't think I'm confident enough for uni 23-11-2016 23 Nov 2016 14:03 Replies: 5
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