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Is Oxbridge worth it?

I’m looking for advice.
I was wondering if oxbridge is worth it? Originally I was considering applying to cambridge for computer science. But I dont know if I want to because I worry that it’ll be so much stress and pressure to apply and then the stress and pressure would only get worse when I’m there and I’m worried it would destroy me and my love for my subject. Also honestly I’m not a confident person and struggle with getting things wrong and criticism, and on some level I struggle with anxiety, and I just don’t think itd be the right environment for me.

However, the conflicting part of me feels that if I don’t apply to oxbridge then I am not stretching myself far enough or being ambitious enough. (I do not want to go to a London uni either). And also the job market is obviously crazy right now especially computer science so I’m also wondering would going to Cambridge make a big difference for me in that aspect, as opposed to another top uni (e.g durham, bath etc.) (may be a silly question)

I don’t really know what I’m looking for in response to this, I just want honest advice or to know if anyone is feeling the same way, so that I can come to some sort of peaceful conclusion if I decide not to do it.

Reply 1

thegeek888

Cambridge University sends a lot of its Computer Science graduates to the Science Parks in Cambridge. So you would not need to worry about employment prospects.

Almost everybody will have 2A*1A or more at A-Level and be super intelligent, so as long as you achieve the grades you should be able to cope with the workload. However, you say you can't cope with pressure, so you might be better off at Warwick or Bath perhaps? 😧

Reply 2

Paralove

You can ask least apply if you like the course. It's 12-13 applicants for every place so the most competitive of all the Cambridge courses. Ultimately you don't need to make a decision about going to Cambridge until you have an offer to decide on.