Time to drop out & go for Apprenticeship?

Bit of background.

Ever since I finished my A-Levels I always challenged the idea of whether University was for me. The idea of being in the education system much longer, earning little-to-no money and potentially not enjoying it swayed me in the direction of apprenticeships, however I eventually chose to head to University at one of the top 20 in the country.

Since the Christmas break, I've started thinking about how much I am not enjoying the degree in which I am studying, Computer Science. I feel like the only (interesting but taught very wrong) part of my degree is the Java, that we are learning. Every other aspect (some topics are so basic, and boring that it makes me wonder why people teach them) doesn't really appeal to me (Not a massive drinker/party animal, also live off campus so most social stuff is out the window).

Three weeks ago I decided to try and contact a business I was in touch with as I finished my A Levels. I did so, and their Director asked me to come down for an interview. I went in, and just the work environment really clicked with me. It's a Remote Service Engineer position, meaning I would be working remotely organizing bits and bobs for their customers, fixing any issues I could from the office. It would be a sub £10,000 pa apprenticeship for the first 18 months, and after completing it, it would be £15,000 pa with chance of increases yearly.

I suppose I am just here looking for advice. I am also a Special Constable (part time), and currently I have one day off every two weeks (which is also one of the reasons why a lovely 9-4 Mon-Fri job seemed to work better for me, leaving my weekends free to do actual stuff I need to do, and more importantly, relax).

I am just looking for advice really and information from those who may of dropped out of university and gone into apprenticeships. It's something that I never wanted to do (become a drop out), but I have something solid that will work there and I just need advice from others potentially in the same position and/or just gone through the transition or have done before.

Appreciate you reading this!

I'm currently thinking of doing the same thing as i don't think University is for me.


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I left uni, and am doing the apprenticeship! So if you need any help, please ask!

I left uni, and am doing the apprenticeship! So if you need any help, please ask!

Awesome, I know you only just started but are you enjoying it so far?

Yeah, loving it at the moment thanks! It's going really well, much more what I am interested in.

@maxi365, I went direct (to the business) so mine only took a day or two.

So you didn't apply for any apprenticeships online? I can go to a business direct easily but they have advertised it online? 😕


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I didn't go through the gov.uk method, no. I went through e-mail with their director and eventually got an interview.

Oh ok. What apprenticeship are you doing? I just got rejected by one even though i met the requirements. Also, I'm 19, how old are you?


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Bit of background.

Ever since I finished my A-Levels I always challenged the idea of whether University was for me. The idea of being in the education system much longer, earning little-to-no money and potentially not enjoying it swayed me in the direction of apprenticeships, however I eventually chose to head to University at one of the top 20 in the country.

Since the Christmas break, I've started thinking about how much I am not enjoying the degree in which I am studying, Computer Science. I feel like the only (interesting but taught very wrong) part of my degree is the Java, that we are learning. Every other aspect (some topics are so basic, and boring that it makes me wonder why people teach them) doesn't really appeal to me (Not a massive drinker/party animal, also live off campus so most social stuff is out the window).

Three weeks ago I decided to try and contact a business I was in touch with as I finished my A Levels. I did so, and their Director asked me to come down for an interview. I went in, and just the work environment really clicked with me. It's a Remote Service Engineer position, meaning I would be working remotely organizing bits and bobs for their customers, fixing any issues I could from the office. It would be a sub £10,000 pa apprenticeship for the first 18 months, and after completing it, it would be £15,000 pa with chance of increases yearly.

I suppose I am just here looking for advice. I am also a Special Constable (part time), and currently I have one day off every two weeks (which is also one of the reasons why a lovely 9-4 Mon-Fri job seemed to work better for me, leaving my weekends free to do actual stuff I need to do, and more importantly, relax).

I am just looking for advice really and information from those who may of dropped out of university and gone into apprenticeships. It's something that I never wanted to do (become a drop out), but I have something solid that will work there and I just need advice from others potentially in the same position and/or just gone through the transition or have done before.

Appreciate you reading this!

CompSci is a respectable degree BUT if you dont land a minimum of 2:1 then youve wasted your time. If it was me I would take the apprenticeship.

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Bit of background.

Ever since I finished my A-Levels I always challenged the idea of whether University was for me. The idea of being in the education system much longer, earning little-to-no money and potentially not enjoying it swayed me in the direction of apprenticeships, however I eventually chose to head to University at one of the top 20 in the country.

Since the Christmas break, I've started thinking about how much I am not enjoying the degree in which I am studying, Computer Science. I feel like the only (interesting but taught very wrong) part of my degree is the Java, that we are learning. Every other aspect (some topics are so basic, and boring that it makes me wonder why people teach them) doesn't really appeal to me (Not a massive drinker/party animal, also live off campus so most social stuff is out the window).

Three weeks ago I decided to try and contact a business I was in touch with as I finished my A Levels. I did so, and their Director asked me to come down for an interview. I went in, and just the work environment really clicked with me. It's a Remote Service Engineer position, meaning I would be working remotely organizing bits and bobs for their customers, fixing any issues I could from the office. It would be a sub £10,000 pa apprenticeship for the first 18 months, and after completing it, it would be £15,000 pa with chance of increases yearly.

I suppose I am just here looking for advice. I am also a Special Constable (part time), and currently I have one day off every two weeks (which is also one of the reasons why a lovely 9-4 Mon-Fri job seemed to work better for me, leaving my weekends free to do actual stuff I need to do, and more importantly, relax).

I am just looking for advice really and information from those who may of dropped out of university and gone into apprenticeships. It's something that I never wanted to do (become a drop out), but I have something solid that will work there and I just need advice from others potentially in the same position and/or just gone through the transition or have done before.

Appreciate you reading this!