It is always a difficult choice whether not or to go to university, the best thing to do is to make sure you are as informed as you can be as this makes it easier to decide.

Below are some web links that provide a lot of information on university life:

UNIVERSITY verses APPRENTICESHIP GUIDE

• https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/should-i-go-to-university-or-do-an-apprenticeship

ADVANTAGES OF GOING TO UNIVERSITY

• https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ucas.com%2Fundergraduate%2Fstudent-life%2Fwhy-choose-higher-education&sa=D

EXPLORE DEGREE SUBJECTS

• The range and combination of degree subjects is immense so it is definitely worth browsing the degree courses available. TOP TIP: when searching for a degree course, rather than trying to find a specific subject, type in what you enjoy doing e.g. "helping", "building", "art", etc.

• Use www.ucas.com (remember you are searching for undergraduate degrees)

DEGREES CLOSER TO HOME

• Also don't forget that you can study for a degree at Petroc or any other College of Further Education which may mean there's no need to move away from your friends and family. To find out more click here: https://www.petroc.ac.uk/courses-search/degrees

• You can also study for a degree via distance learning: http://www.open.ac.uk/

NON-UNIVERSITY OPTIONS

Apprenticeship: here are some guides as to why an apprenticeship is a option

• https://www.allaboutcareers.com/careers-advice/apprenticeships/advantages-of-apprenticeships

• Apprenticeship case studies: https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/inspirations

Work

• https://workroutes.co.uk/infographic-four-benefits-of-being-employed/