Did you go to university?

[JP_]

OU Physics degree finished in 2010.

Respect! I tried astrophysics, quit in first year to do geography instead!

 

[Deleted member 18243]

No. University simply wasn't an option in the era I went to school; it was never mentioned. Only when I started work did I meet people who had been to university, and they had been put there by mummy and daddy.

 

[crystal ball]

No. University simply wasn't an option in the era I went to school; it was never mentioned. Only when I started work did I meet people who had been to university, and they had been put there by mummy and daddy.

I also met people who have been to University and worked their way through with the help of grants, generally parents try to help their offspring get on in life

 

[johnny2007]

Been to several, mainly repairing door hinges, locks and handles...
Occasionally fitting new doors...

 

[JP_]

I also met people who have been to University and worked their way through with the help of grants, generally parents try to help their offspring get on in life

Yep, I did it on my own, worked in holidays, got grants and loans.

 

[denso13]

Yes, as a mature student as well. 10 years, paid for by yours truly...

 

[wobs]

Did the whole university of life thing (apprenticeship), then lasted another year or two (and completed HNC part time), and gave up on the factory floor. So went to Uni proper in mid 20s.

Now do a job in the subject I studied. Of those I went on the course with that I still know, are also doing stuff we covered in the course, but they are more specialised. Basically I cover a great deal of my degree in my job.

Did it when they still gave out grants.

 

[JP_]

Most people I know do what they studied - maths, engineers, designers, English, etc.
I am one of those that didn't know what they wanted to do (other than not get a job), so just went to study. But my degree helped get me where I am today for sure.

My advice now though, since it is much more expensive, is to do a degree in a subject that will land you a job. Most will, but some (like geography) are much harder. You also need a good degree from a good uni to have the easiest run - one mate was promised a great job after uni, and new boss let him have 2 years to travel before starting. He's still there today after about 27 years.

 

[Deleted member 18243]

generally parents try to help their offspring get on in life

You also need a good degree from a good uni to have the easiest run - one mate was promised a great job after uni, and new boss let him have 2 years to travel before starting.

You are speaking from a comfortable middle class perspective; a large chunk of the population do not have parents that can help financially.

How many young people, in the real world, can have two years off to travel?

 

[crystal ball]

You are speaking from a comfortable middle class perspective; a large chunk of the population do not have parents that can help financially.

How many young people, in the real world, can have two years off to travel?

Nonsense, my upbringing was strictly council /rented accommodation and my associates the same, some went to university some not

 

[Deleted member 18243]

Nonsense, my upbringing was strictly council /rented accommodation and my associates the same, some went to university some not

Who are you to say nonsense? Everybody's experience is different.

 

[charliegolf]

No. University simply wasn't an option in the era I went to school; it was never mentioned. Only when I started work did I meet people who had been to university, and they had been put there by mummy and daddy.

When I went to college (same financial help as Uni), I got a 'full grant' because my parents were poor by the letter of the rules. £105 per term, with room and board paid for me by the state. I worked each summer, just as I had as a schoolboy. Mummy and Daddy were unable to help. When was your era?

 

[charliegolf]

Who are you to say nonsense? Everybody's experience is different.

But you just grouped 'most' together. Who are you to say, 'most'?

 

[denso13]

I worked hard for mine. My parents were the most honest down to earth people you could meet (we'd probably all say that) who lived in a council house and used to hide from the meter reader in case there were not enough shillings in the box. Not much money but I like to think they got me on the right track.

He's called despicable Andy for a reason.

 

[Justin Passing]

Who are you to say nonsense?

The person you aimed that at, dumbo, when you alleged:

You are speaking from a comfortable middle class perspective;

He's quite entitled to say nonsense. Straightforward to work out.

No. University simply wasn't an option in the era I went to school;

The "era" ? Or for someone with your ability?
Before '62? When do you mean?
What A levels did you get?