I was in work today with 2 guys who go university, and we were talking in general about universities. They asked me which university I was going to, and I said "Lancaster". One of the guys said "Central Lancashire, in Preston?". I said no, and explained that it was up north, but the look of bewilderment didn't leave his face the entire time.
It really annoyed me though, because what if I do work hard, get my AAB and then when I go to a possible future employer, what if they have the same reaction? Should I just go Manchester or Birmingham uni because they're "Russell Group" universities and their reputation is further reaching? Obviously Lancaster climbing league tables isn't doing anything for their overall reputation :/