University

Episode 8: Is university worth paying for?

Every year, thousands of students flock to universities hoping to live the 'university experience' and enrich themselves academically. But, is university really worth it, especially given the current COVID situation? Hear thoughts from four more London teens, as they discuss different routes after school, the value of university for a modern career and if it is worth paying for.

Here at Spare Thoughts we like to discuss the difficult, pressing and important issues. However, with topics so vast there is only so much we can possibly talk about in one podcast. For those interested in learning more about this topic use this page to find extra resources we recommend looking at to help understand some of the key ideas and talking points in further detail.

Host Notes - Some of the key talking points

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Explore the cost - benefit analysis of a university education

Your guide to: The pros and cons of universityIn this article, we look at the pros and cons of university so you can choose the right path for you after school/college. 7 pros and 7 cons to help you decide - plus some tips on how to make up your mind.

Does university's price really match up to its value to the student?

Is your university degree barely worth the paper it’s written on? Discuss | Sonia SodhaIt’s time the value of university education was properly measured, says Sonia Sodha, the Observer’s chief leader writer

From an economic standpoint - should universities really cost so much?

Are students overpaying for tuition fees?Fees could be cut to £6,500. But how much does it really cost to run a university course?

Does COVID and Online University/Courses benefit learning?

8 Reasons Why Online Education is Better than TraditionalThere’s good evidence that online education has some significant advantages to the classroom experience — and some of them may surprise you.

How helpful is university to one's career?

Does a degree guarantee you a good job?With the time and money it takes to get a degree these days you can’t always be sure it’s still the best path to professional success.

Understand the reasoning behind several CEO's viewpoint on degrees

If You Want to Work at Tesla, Elon Musk Just Tweeted He Doesn't Care If You 'Even Graduated High School,' and It Might Be the Smartest Thing He's Ever SaidThe message extends well beyond attracting talented underdogs.

Appreciate the 'real' cost of university

This is how much uni REALLY costs youWhat you pay isn't always what it costs.

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