Cambridge Engineering VS Dyson Institute
Yesterday I received my unconditional offer for engineering from Cambridge University! However, ( I haven’t gotten an offer yet) I am also planning on applying to the Dyson Institute. If I do get an offer what should I pick? They’re both incredible opportunities.
For Context the Dyson institute is essentially a degree apprenticeship with a masters degree (Dyson gives the degree so no affiliated university).
All the engineers live in this village and work 3/5 days a week and study the other 2. Ofc we get a salary of 24k a year and then have to pay rent which is only £650 a month. Then you get a job with Dyson for 2 years after that and faster career progression.
I’m not sure which to pick since I’ve been working so hard for Cambridge and love the idea of going. Seems like they’re both once in a lifetime opportunities 😭😭
For Context the Dyson institute is essentially a degree apprenticeship with a masters degree (Dyson gives the degree so no affiliated university).
All the engineers live in this village and work 3/5 days a week and study the other 2. Ofc we get a salary of 24k a year and then have to pay rent which is only £650 a month. Then you get a job with Dyson for 2 years after that and faster career progression.
I’m not sure which to pick since I’ve been working so hard for Cambridge and love the idea of going. Seems like they’re both once in a lifetime opportunities 😭😭
Reply 1
Which are you going to choose. Did you get an offer from Dyson and from Cambridge?
Reply 2
Original post by axsh06
Yesterday I received my unconditional offer for engineering from Cambridge University! However, ( I haven’t gotten an offer yet) I am also planning on applying to the Dyson Institute. If I do get an offer what should I pick? They’re both incredible opportunities.
For Context the Dyson institute is essentially a degree apprenticeship with a masters degree (Dyson gives the degree so no affiliated university).
All the engineers live in this village and work 3/5 days a week and study the other 2. Ofc we get a salary of 24k a year and then have to pay rent which is only £650 a month. Then you get a job with Dyson for 2 years after that and faster career progression.
I’m not sure which to pick since I’ve been working so hard for Cambridge and love the idea of going. Seems like they’re both once in a lifetime opportunities 😭😭
For Context the Dyson institute is essentially a degree apprenticeship with a masters degree (Dyson gives the degree so no affiliated university).
All the engineers live in this village and work 3/5 days a week and study the other 2. Ofc we get a salary of 24k a year and then have to pay rent which is only £650 a month. Then you get a job with Dyson for 2 years after that and faster career progression.
I’m not sure which to pick since I’ve been working so hard for Cambridge and love the idea of going. Seems like they’re both once in a lifetime opportunities 😭😭
Please go to Cambridge.
Original post by Wired_1800
Please go to Cambridge.
Why?
Reply 4
Original post by anon1904
Why?
Cambridge is a far more superior institution with a vast network that you can rely on after your degree. Also, you would have a comprehensive academy training during your degree with a qualification that can open many doors for you.
Original post by Wired_1800
Cambridge is a far more superior institution with a vast network that you can rely on after your degree. Also, you would have a comprehensive academy training during your degree with a qualification that can open many doors for you.
I have an offer from imperial, school of medicine. But they want a reply in a week. my Cambridge interview will be after that. I’m so confused now. I thought being in London will allow me to network more? What do u suggest?
Reply 6
Original post by anon1904
I have an offer from imperial, school of medicine. But they want a reply in a week. my Cambridge interview will be after that. I’m so confused now. I thought being in London will allow me to network more? What do u suggest?
What Cambridge interview? Are you the original poster?
You said that you had an unconditional offer for Engineering. Now you are claiming to have an Imperial medicine offer.
If you are not the original poster, i would suggest that you complete your Cambridge interview and then decide.
Original post by Wired_1800
What Cambridge interview? Are you the original poster?
You said that you had an unconditional offer for Engineering. Now you are claiming to have an Imperial medicine offer.
If you are not the original poster, i would suggest that you complete your Cambridge interview and then decide.
You said that you had an unconditional offer for Engineering. Now you are claiming to have an Imperial medicine offer.
If you are not the original poster, i would suggest that you complete your Cambridge interview and then decide.
No im not the original poster. I am debating between the two actually and I was intrigued when you mentioned Cambridge over the other
Reply 8
Original post by anon1904
No im not the original poster. I am debating between the two actually and I was intrigued when you mentioned Cambridge over the other
Ok, that’s reasonable.
Here is my take: To me, Cambridge is the pre-eminent academic institution in Britain. It is my opinion, but that’s how I see it.
With that in mind, I think the decision for where to study should focus on one’s personal needs such as financial support/funding (if needed), academic structure, cost of living, learning format, type of social community needed etc. however, if everything is equal and the decision is between Cambridge and another uni, I would often default to Cambridge because of the opportunities present both academically and beyond when you graduate.
In your case, if you don't have to pay any fees to accept, i would suggest that you accept your Imperial offer whilst pursuing the Cambridge interview. If you are successful with your Cambridge offer, you can make an informed decision based on your personal criteria.
(edited 1 month ago)
Original post by Wired_1800
Ok, that’s reasonable.
Here is my take: To me, Cambridge is the pre-eminent academic institution in Britain. It is my opinion, but that’s how I see it.
With that in mind, I think the decision for where to study should focus on one’s personal needs such as financial support/funding (if needed), academic structure, cost of living, learning format, type of social community needed etc. however, if everything is equal and the decision is between Cambridge and another uni, I would often default to Cambridge because of the opportunities present both academically and beyond when you graduate.
In your case, if you don't have to pay any fees to accept, i would suggest that you accept your Imperial offer whilst pursuing the Cambridge interview. If you are successful with your Cambridge offer, you can make an informed decision based on your personal criteria.
Here is my take: To me, Cambridge is the pre-eminent academic institution in Britain. It is my opinion, but that’s how I see it.
With that in mind, I think the decision for where to study should focus on one’s personal needs such as financial support/funding (if needed), academic structure, cost of living, learning format, type of social community needed etc. however, if everything is equal and the decision is between Cambridge and another uni, I would often default to Cambridge because of the opportunities present both academically and beyond when you graduate.
In your case, if you don't have to pay any fees to accept, i would suggest that you accept your Imperial offer whilst pursuing the Cambridge interview. If you are successful with your Cambridge offer, you can make an informed decision based on your personal criteria.
Okay thank you!!
Reply 10
Original post by anon1904
Okay thank you!!
Alright. Good luck.
Make sure you have a bird in the hand before making any decision.
Original post by axsh06
Yesterday I received my unconditional offer for engineering from Cambridge University! However, ( I haven’t gotten an offer yet) I am also planning on applying to the Dyson Institute. If I do get an offer what should I pick? They’re both incredible opportunities.
For Context the Dyson institute is essentially a degree apprenticeship with a masters degree (Dyson gives the degree so no affiliated university).
All the engineers live in this village and work 3/5 days a week and study the other 2. Ofc we get a salary of 24k a year and then have to pay rent which is only £650 a month. Then you get a job with Dyson for 2 years after that and faster career progression.
I’m not sure which to pick since I’ve been working so hard for Cambridge and love the idea of going. Seems like they’re both once in a lifetime opportunities 😭😭
For Context the Dyson institute is essentially a degree apprenticeship with a masters degree (Dyson gives the degree so no affiliated university).
All the engineers live in this village and work 3/5 days a week and study the other 2. Ofc we get a salary of 24k a year and then have to pay rent which is only £650 a month. Then you get a job with Dyson for 2 years after that and faster career progression.
I’m not sure which to pick since I’ve been working so hard for Cambridge and love the idea of going. Seems like they’re both once in a lifetime opportunities 😭😭
hi! Congrats on the offer and good luck with the Dyson institute!
sorry it’s not related to your question but i’m in yr 12 thinking of applying to cambridge eng and was wandering what a levels do you do and super curricular or extra curricular? also for the esat how did you revise and interview prep too? i currently also do 3 a levels and was wandering if you know if most offer holders do four. thank you !
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