Forever feeling regret over not going to a Russell Group

I haven't been happy with where I am at since 2019. My grades are fine, and I am entering third year, however I always have regrets about not going to a Russell group as I felt like I didn't fit here.

How do I get over this?

Reply 1

Blue_Cow

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Original post by Starlightmoon123

I haven't been happy with where I am at since 2019. My grades are fine, and I am entering third year, however I always have regrets about not going to a Russell group as I felt like I didn't fit here.

How do I get over this?

What is so special about the Russell Group? It's just a group of universities. No one beyond this website gives a damn about it.

If your degree allows you to move onto the next step of your life then I'd call that a success regardless of where you study.

(edited 2 years ago)

Reply 2

username5813371

OP

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Original post by Blue_Cow

What is so special about the Russell Group? It's just a group of universities. No one beyond this website gives a damn about it.

If your degree allows you to move onto the next step of your life then I'd call that a success regardless of where you study.

It's just the experience I've had here, I just feel a little disappointed. Maybe it's the pandemic too what has affected my mood.

Reply 3

Blue_Cow

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Original post by Starlightmoon123

It's just the experience I've had here, I just feel a little disappointed. Maybe it's the pandemic too what has affected my mood.

I can assure you going to an RG university does not translate to a better student experience.

University isn't all it's hyped it to be. You only have a year left - make the most of what you can, I guess.

Reply 4

Satori Tendō

19

This is so interesting.
I'm the opposite, I'm glad I dropped one like a hot potato and cringe when I think of the possibility of having been there for 3 years instead.
oof, I just felt something writing this lol

Original post by Blue_Cow

I can assure you going to an RG university does not translate to a better student experience.

University isn't all it's hyped it to be. You only have a year left - make the most of what you can, I guess.

PRSOM!!

Reply 6

username5813371

OP

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Original post by Satori Tendō

This is so interesting.
I'm the opposite, I'm glad I dropped one like a hot potato and cringe when I think of the possibility of having been there for 3 years instead.
oof, I just felt something writing this lol

Why, was it because they put too much pressure onto students? I have many reasons as to why I wanted to go, but then again I should just be grateful for going to uni in the first place haha

Reply 7

Mesopotamian…

21

Going to an RG university does not equate to a better student experience, as many RG students will vouch for.

The RG mainly refers to a group of universities with greater emphasis on research output - it has little to do with undergraduate status, teaching or experience.

Reply 8

username5813371

OP

10

Might just be my experience alone and not the actual university then...

Reply 9

mnot

Universities Forum Helper

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Original post by Starlightmoon123

I haven't been happy with where I am at since 2019. My grades are fine, and I am entering third year, however I always have regrets about not going to a Russell group as I felt like I didn't fit here.

How do I get over this?

It would have been better to focus proactively what you want to achieve in the future, and work towards those goals.

Now you still have a year (maybe 2) left at university. I suggest you come up with goals for this and doing amazing things.

University is about what you accomplish not where you are.

Reply 10

The_Lonely_Goatherd

20

It does depend on what you mean about feeling like you "don't fit in", I guess, but: if it's any help, I am living proof that the "Russell Group uni" experience doesn't always pan out well/isn't all it's cracked up to be/doesn't guarantee success :yep:

Forever feeling regret over not going to a Russell Group

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