Why is it beneficial to attend a "good " university ?

Someone asked me today why should you work hard at A-levels and go to a good university (UK top 20) rather than get average A-levels and go to an average university to get the same degree. So why is it important to go to a reputed university ?

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Pinkberry_y

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Would you honestly feel any sense of pride or achievement if you said to someone I go to London Met or Bournemouth uni

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Reply 2

username2130115

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job prospects
prestige
more academic environment
alumni

Reply 3

999tigger

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Original post by Pinkberry_y

Would you honestly feel any sense of pride or achievement if you said to someone I go to London Met?

Funnily enough I know quite a few who did p/t degrees who studied there and have successful careers in the City.

Reply 4

Pinkberry_y

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Original post by 999tigger

Funnily enough I know quite a few who did p/t degrees who studied there and have successful careers in the City.

What did they study, what did they graduate with, and what do they work as in the city

Reply 5

999tigger

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Original post by Pinkberry_y

What did they study, what did they graduate with, and what do they work as in the city

Ginancial service, they work in insurance and law, directors, Lloyd's and lawyers. I will tell them pinkberry says they ought to be ashamed of themselves.

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Pinkberry_y

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Original post by 999tigger

Ginancial service, they work in insurance and law, directors, Lloyd's and lawyers. I will tell them pinkberry says they ought to be ashamed of themselves.

He's very much in the minority, you can tell him that as well

Reply 7

Vyres

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Seriously....? Next thing you know somebody is going to make a thread like "Why is it beneficial to brush your teeth?"

Reply 8

999tigger

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Original post by Pinkberry_y

He's very much in the minority, you can tell him that as well

It's several people, not just one, but I will remind them they dont have your approval.

Original post by Mehtd3529

Someone asked me today why should you work hard at A-levels and go to a good university (UK top 20) rather than get average A-levels and go to an average university to get the same degree. So why is it important to go to a reputed university ?

There's only one price for University at the moment. If there was only one price for all cars, would you choose a Mercedes or a Fiesta?

For some people, the Fiesta might be the right car, but this decision is going to be with you for the rest of your life, why not pick the one with the best reputation you can?

Reply 10

Mehtd3529

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Original post by threeportdrift

There's only one price for University at the moment. If there was only one price for all cars, would you choose a Mercedes or a Fiesta?

For some people, the Fiesta might be the right car, but this decision is going to be with you for the rest of your life, why not pick the one with the best reputation you can?

I think I didn't make myself clear in stating that more importantly why should students work hard to get the best results they possibly can allowing them to go to a reputed university.

Reply 11

999tigger

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Anyway back to the question:

1. Better degree./ teaching
2. Better employment prospects/postgrad.
3. Better facilities.

Much better value for money considering all degrees cost the same.

Reply 12

drapplepilot

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Personally (though I may be wrong), the course structures appeal to me. I've looked places up and the courses from "prestigious" unis seem more appealing in terms of how they teach (for example tutorials).

I think the sense of pride of achieving it would be very satisfying. Years of working hard for a dream to come true.

Wait up why am I thinking about this I'm like only starting yr12?

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