I regret the University I went to. Who else?

Which uni did u go to and what course

Next year will be my third year of University, and I regret picking the University I chose.

It's in a very dead, uninteresting, uncultured town which has poor entertainment for students and is massively overpriced. I also haven't made many friends at all because I'm not that similar to the people who are attracted to there.

I realized that I wasn't enjoying it a term into my first year, and tried to transfer into second year to a different University, but I missed the deadline by a few weeks. I also was skeptical about changing Universitys into second year because everyone would've already made their friends from first. Also, I was enjoying my degree course.

When I was 17 I was very different to I am now. I was uneducated about Universities and didnt realize how much the location was an important factor in deciding.

A positive is that I've enjoyed my course and excelled in it with a high 2:1. But for me, University is alot more than just grades. I've also met my boyfriend who lives in the area and we have a really strong relationship. I wouldn't have met him, but at the same time I feel like if I had gone to a University that suites me these 3 years would've been so much better..

Anyone else feel the same?

Think you have done well. Lots of people dont achieve what you have.
I do laugh when people become obsessed about reputation and never mention actually having an enjoyable uni experience as well. Some unis you get a more balanced experience.

Thanks. I was never worried about the reputation of the Uni i went to, I just wanted to have an all-around experience. It's a shame that didn't really happen to me.

Thanks. I was never worried about the reputation of the Uni i went to, I just wanted to have an all-around experience. It's a shame that didn't really happen to me.

Next year will be my third year of University, and I regret picking the University I chose.

It's in a very dead, uninteresting, uncultured town which has poor entertainment for students and is massively overpriced. I also haven't made many friends at all because I'm not that similar to the people who are attracted to there.

I realized that I wasn't enjoying it a term into my first year, and tried to transfer into second year to a different University, but I missed the deadline by a few weeks. I also was skeptical about changing Universitys into second year because everyone would've already made their friends from first. Also, I was enjoying my degree course.

When I was 17 I was very different to I am now. I was uneducated about Universities and didnt realize how much the location was an important factor in deciding.

A positive is that I've enjoyed my course and excelled in it with a high 2:1. But for me, University is alot more than just grades. I've also met my boyfriend who lives in the area and we have a really strong relationship. I wouldn't have met him, but at the same time I feel like if I had gone to a University that suites me these 3 years would've been so much better..

Anyone else feel the same?

Surrey University, Criminology

Not everyone has the perfect university experience, and I am sorry that you didn't fully enjoy it. However, at least there are positives to the last few years - you managed to achieve a good degree and you met your boyfriend! It is worth considering that university is only three years of your life, so you have the rest of your life to try to work to create the life that you are happy with. Now that you have gone through this experience, you know what things you don't like and make better choices to find the things that you do like from this point. What are your plans after graduation?

What in particular don't you like about the people in your course (and what are they like), because I'm curious. Also maybe try getting a part time job, which is a good way to make new friends, particularly at a McDonalds or something, you'll get some good characters, you're friends don't have to be as smart as you.

Thanks. Once I graduate I'm planning on travelling around Asia for 2 months with my boyfriend and then moving to Bristol with him. Hopefully that'll all be more exciting!

Think you have done well. Lots of people dont achieve what you have.
I do laugh when people become obsessed about reputation and never mention actually having an enjoyable uni experience as well. Some unis you get a more balanced experience.

Very well said. I was talking to a friend recently who graduated bang on 70! a first in Law from LJMU. He got B's in his A levels and didn't meet the criteria for many top tier unis. Anyhow he too, is still hung up on reputation (although i have encouraged him to do a a masters at a top uni, if it makes him feel better) especially since the Uni of Liverpool students can be a bit prideful.
I asked him if had secured a Training Contract, obviously was his reply. I asked him how many people from top unis are still applying and failing to get TCs, perhaps 2nd and 3rd year (after graduating) still trying... proved your point, uni reputations are great, if that's all one wants to hark on about, I think what you do at uni (grades, certain extra circ, volunteering) is far more important. And generally comes across at interview (having conducted a few of those myself!).

Meh, 3 years is almost up. You are acheiving good grades and have someone to share it with. The University 'experience' is an overrated small part of your life and the fun begins when you graduate next year and can move anywhere you please.