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Going to university SEE ALSO
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‹ 102–103 School life
114–115 Careers advice
Going to university isn’t just about getting a degree. It’s an Alternatives to university 120–121 ›
exicting chance to study different subjects, have unique Getting a job 122–123 ›
experiences, and make new friends.

Weighing it up
As well as gaining qualifications Advantages:
and enhancing job prospects, Disadvantages:
many teens find university a
great opportunity to make • Gain a degree, a qualification
new friends, try out new valued by employers • Fees and living expenses can
hobbies and interests, and gain • Learn skills that are transferrable be costly
independence, but there are
disadvantages to consider, too. into a workplace • No guarantee of a job at the end
• Expand knowledge about a
favourite subject
• Gather life skills and experience
▷ Pros and cons by living independently
Choosing whether or
not to go to university • Have lots of fun!
can be a big decision.

Choosing the right university
▽ Making a decision
There are lots of things to consider when deciding what universities to apply to.
For many teens, the biggest factors to think about are whether a university There are so many universities that picking
which ones to apply to can be hard. Here
offers the course they want to study and if they meet its entry requirements.
are the main things to consider.

Subjects Future career Entry
Are traditional How easy it is to requirements
academic subjects get a job with Which university has
or vocational this degree the most realistic entry
subjects of after graduation? requirements? It’s best
more interest?
to apply to a range
of universities.

Reputation Location Assessment
What reputation Is there somewhere methods
does the you’ve always wanted to Are essays and
university have? live? Do you prefer big projects, exams,
How important cities or small towns? or tutorials used
is this to you? to assess marks?

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