Hi SomethingBeautiful,
I agree with a number of things you said, but there are a couple which i don't, lol
What makes you think that the snobbish attitude is mostly a localised issue? I think there is a big difference between someone from say Woolton being snobby and someone from Oxford being snobby - it's the whole north/south divide. It's very rare i'll meet someone from say Woolton or Allerton who is as snobby as someone from Oxford because liverpool people are definately more down to earth and friendly than those who come from privaleged backgrounds down south and it is the latter i am referring to who I believe give UoL it's elitist title. I know a good few students from liverpool at our uni and from my awareness, there is no rivalry atall?....? Are you from Liverpool, if so where are you from and what brought you to that conclusion?
I agree that Hope isn't academically as prestiguous than UoL, which I pointed out, but to say that the degree wouldn;t be taken seriously for the profession you enter into is rubbish I think. You make your life what it is and someone studying say English or Social work can still go on to have a successful career as a teacher or a social worker. My friend who went to Edge Hill (which is still a NW uni) is now earning £40k in the Financial Sector based up getting an English degree, so it kind of throws your theory out of the window. No disrespect. I was saying that for certain professions such as Solicitor, Doctor, Vet, Bio-chemistry ....the professions which earn the most money then yes,it is important to chose a university that performs exceedingly well academically.
I'd be interested for you to elaborate on your comment: "In my opinion, the university you attend IS a reflection of yourself...".
in what way is it a reflection of yourself? I may chose to go to Hope because it offers me a better tailored degree (i.e. Management compared to Business which covers every possible area), does going to a less prestiguous university reflect how i am as a person?Ie - doesn't put much effort into revising, not as ambitious, will not do as well in comparison to someone at UoL....?
I don't mean to come across as angry, im just love a good debate, especially when it comes to arguing my viewpoint, hahah!
You do sound elitist by the way, haha.