There
are many benefits to a full-time university degree, but whether or not its
right for your son or daughter is dependent on their own unique requirements
and goals. I have teamed up with a Sixth
Form in Hertfordshire to explore the benefits of university, but also to
help parents understand whether or not they should encourage their child to go
or choose an alternative route.
For
many careers, a university degree is essential. However, some employers will
actually pay for staff to study a relevant course alongside work. This might be
a better option for your teen, especially if they prefer to apply what they
have learnt. The only downside to this sort of scenario is that the employer
will choose the course and your child won’t get much say in which modules they
study.
Think
about whether or not your child is self-motivated where studying is concerned.
If not, university might not be the best choice for them, as it requires a lot
of independent studying that isn’t monitored by a tutor. If your child is happy
to study alone and they don’t tend to procrastinate then they’ll manage quite
well at university.
For
teens that are unsure exactly what career path they want to take, university
buys them some time to think about it, whilst also enhancing their
qualifications. It also allows them to explore different placements and
extracurricular activities so that they can further develop a range of skills.
What’s more, university teaches teens to live away from their parents, budget,
and cook, which will help them in the real world.
Don’t
be put off from a financial perspective, as there are loans in place that are
means tested to help students afford the cost of living. However, even with the
financial support, there’s no point in encouraging your child to attend
university if they are not inspired by
one particular subject.
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