Going to university is one of the most rewarding (and slightly stressful) experiences you\u2019ll ever have. University is a place of meeting new people with different interests, expanding your horizons, growing your independence and working hard. But choosing to go to university is a big decision, so here are some things you need to consider before you go.<\/p>\n
Regardless of what everyone tells you, university isn\u2019t the only option after high school. After six years of secondary study, you may want to try something different, and that\u2019s completely valid. If you don\u2019t want to go straight into another 2 to 3 year study commitment, you could always try a gap year. I don\u2019t know about you, but exploring the world sounds pretty good to me. There\u2019s nothing wrong with taking a little break, you\u2019ve worked hard!<\/p>\n
Also, there\u2019s nothing wrong with going straight from high school into employment. If your dream career doesn\u2019t require tertiary education, or relies more on experience; then university maybe isn\u2019t for you. As long as you work hard, you won\u2019t need a university degree on your resume.<\/p>\n
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Going to university is a big commitment; you\u2019re dedicating 2 to 3 years of your life and a lot of money in student loans; so make sure you are studying what you\u2019re truly interested in. Going to the same university and studying the same thing as your best friend sounds like a lot of fun, but you need to put yourself first. There\u2019s no point going to university if you\u2019re not going to really enjoy what you\u2019re studying. So, yes you might need to make some sacrifices, but it\u2019ll all be worth it in the long run.<\/p>\n
And I mean a LOT. University isn\u2019t like high school; get ready to be one student out of hundreds in a lecture hall instead of one out of thirty students in a classroom. You\u2019re technically an adult now; the only person you can rely on to attend class and get your assignments done; is you. And if you decide to live on campus, you\u2019ll be on your own, completely. You need to decide when to wake up, when to do your chores, when not to procrastinate and when to budget your spending. If you decide to get a job, you\u2019ll have to balance your workloads and your social life. I know, it sounds scary. But on the other hand, who doesn\u2019t love a little independence? You\u2019ll be in control of your life, and it\u2019ll get you out of your comfort zone and push you to do your best.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n When going to university, your laptop turns from being your best friend, to being your colleague. You\u2019re going to get a lot of assignments, and you need your tech to keep up. Don\u2019t be surprised if you need to buy a new laptop in the first few months of your university degree, although I would recommend upgrading everything you need before you start.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n \n I can\u2019t stress this point enough; make sure your university has a good library. Nothing beats procrastination like sitting down at your university library and surrounding yourself with other hard-working students. I don\u2019t know where I\u2019d be without my university library. So when you\u2019re looking for a university to attend, keep the library at the top of your list.<\/p>\n Other lifesaving amenities to look for include; student printing (perfect for those last minute assignments) and student break rooms.<\/p>\n Reading this article makes going to uni sound scary, but only at the start. Once you get into a routine, going to university will be the highlight of your week. You get to meet so many new people; people with amazingly different interests. The independence you feel is so rewarding and trust me, it\u2019ll be the best 2 to 3 years of your life.<\/p>\n Choosing to go to university has been one of the best decisions of my life. I\u2019ve grown so much already, and I wouldn\u2019t change my choice for the world.<\/p>\n \n Going to university is one of the most rewarding (and slightly stressful) experiences you\u2019ll ever have. University is a place of meeting new people with different interests, expanding your horizons, growing your independence and working hard. But choosing to go to university is a big decision, so here are some things you need to consider…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25290,"featured_media":143214,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":true},"categories":[1793],"tags":[15469,17613,19381,8251,9497,8057],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-143213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uni-life","tag-going-to-university","tag-library","tag-stu","tag-study","tag-studying","tag-university"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n4. You might need a little upgrade.<\/h2>\n
5. Check the university’s amenities.<\/h2>\n
6. Going to uni will expand your horizons… for the better.<\/h2>\n
Thinking of going to uni? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!<\/h3>\n
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