It's OK not to go to university and you will see non-university options below.

But it is worth making sure you are making an informed decision by reviewing the benefits of, and different options for, university:

BENEFITS OF UNIVERSITY

• Benefits of university: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/student-life/why-choose-higher-education

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

If university is not for you, do you know your other options? These are:

Apprenticeships - click on the following links to find out more:

• Apprenticeships explained: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/

• To find apprenticeship vacancies: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch

• To find apprenticeship courses at Petroc: https://www.petroc.ac.uk/courses-search/interested-in-apprenticeships/our-apprenticeship-offering

Work - click on the following links to find out more:

• INDEED

• MONSTER

• REED

• FISH4